All MCA Insight articles in April 2014 – Page 4
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News
Operators secure Brunswick openings
A number of operators, including Itsu, have secured units at the Brunswick shopping centre in Bloomsbury
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Detox Kitchen opens first standalone site
Detox Kitchen, the grocery and deli concept, has opened its first standalone deli site in London’s Soho
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Wraith Trading acquires two pubs
Wraith Trading, the pub group led by John Wraith, has secured a pub in London and one in Surrey as it targets expansion in the capital and the Home Counties
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Porky’s looks ahead to third site
Porky’s, the London-based American BBQ restaurant concept, is looking to acquire a third site in the capital following the opening of its second eatery in Bankside in June
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La Patisserie des Reves secures second UK site
La Patisserie des Reves, the Parisian boutique patisserie concept, has secured its second site in the UK, in London’s South Kensington
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Greenwich Tavern owners take Camino site
The brothers behind The Greenwich Tavern are set to open a new venture on the site of the former Camino unit in Canary Wharf
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Analysis & Insight
Leisure sector rated easiest to do business with
The leisure and retail-food sectors make it easiest for customers to complete a transaction, according to a survey by the UK Customer Satisfaction Index, which measures customer satisfaction in the UK
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OpinionA great brand is doomed without a great process
Having helped bring PizzaExpress to India, Jasper Reid of International Market Management argues that the key to success in emerging markets is smart and careful planning
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NewsAnalyst corner
Three leading analysts look ahead to Whitbread’s full-year results on Tuesday 29 April. Tim Barrett at Nomura has issued a Buy recommendation, while JP Morgan Cazenoze has an Overweight rating for Whitbread, and Geof Collyer at Deutsche Bank issued a Hold rating
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InterviewsFriday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Steve Ball, owner of the Columbo Group, about his best investment, his best his best business decision and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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NewsM&C20 stocks stay flat against rising market
Leisure company shares were flat this week as the M&C20 index increased a mere 3 points to 1,253, missing out on wider stock market gains. The All Share Index rose 16 points to 1,043
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NewsCloverleaf founders form joint venture with Holts
Joseph Holt, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, has entered a joint venture with Cloverleaf Restaurants founders John Winder and Gary Douglas to acquire and develop sites for a number of new-build pub restaurant concepts, M&C Report has learnt
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NewsStarbucks reports strong UK improvement
Starbucks has said that is has seen a strong improvement in the performance of its UK operation since the start of the year, aided by its enhanced breakfast offer, healthier options and an “improved economic environment”
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Starbucks reports first drop in UK sales
Starbucks suffered its first ever drop in UK sales last year, a period in which the company became the subject of criticism over its tax affairs
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NewsHolbrook to become Wagamama CFO
Wagamama has appointed Jane Holbrook, formerly of Soho House Group and Bramwell Pub Company, as its new chief financial officer
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Camino to focus on tapas bar concept
Camino, the tapas restaurant concept, is “actively and enthusiastically” looking for sites to open ten tapas bars that will be smaller than its existing three restaurants that will be smaller units more in keeping with traditional Spanish restaurants
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NewsBill’s on track for 25 openings this year
Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed restaurant chain, is on target for opening 25 restaurants this year with sites in Eastbourne, Worcester and Bury St Edmonds opening within the next six weeks
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NewsPatisserie Valerie moves closer to NI debut
Patisserie Holdings, which earlier this week confirmed plans to float on AIM, has said it plans to open up to nine shops in Northern Ireland under its core Patisserie Valerie branD
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D’Acampo expands My Pasta Bar
My Pasta Bar, the new fast-casual Italian restaurant fronted by TV chef Gino D’Acampo, has secured a further three sites to take its estate to five by the end of June, M&C Report has learnt
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Labour targets zero-hours 'abuses'
Employers on zero-hour contracts would have an automatic right to a fixed-term contract after 12 months with a company under Labour Party proposals to be announced by leader Ed Miliband today