All MCA Insight articles in April 2011
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Starbucks profits up; warns on commodity costs
Starbucks, the global coffee giant, has reported a 20% rise in second quarter profits to $261.6m, and said that in the UK it recorded its seventh consecutive quarter of like-for-like sales growth.However, the company, which saw revenue increase by 10% to $2.8bn during the three months to 3rd April, said ...
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Easter trading: M&C Report special
The outstanding weather gave an extra boost to trading for restaurant and pub operators during this year’s extended Easter bank holiday weekend. But with record Easter temperatures, it was those sites with decent outdoor areas that benefited the most. Some others saw less impressive growth or even a decline. Here’s ...