All MCA Insight articles in April 2016 – Page 10
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Analysis & Insight
Time to raise a ‘half-full’ glass
There’s no denying a growing numbers of voices are raising concerns about the spectre of financial instability threatening to stall the UK’s hospitality sector. But MCA’s Steve Gotham says too much credence is being given to the doom mongers and argues that there’s plenty to be optimistic about as well:
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News
Epic secures two more pubs
Epic Pub Company, the venture launched by a group of former Peach Pub executives, has secured two more sites, MCA understands.
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News
Final pubs code: Industry reaction
Leading figures in the pub sector have expressed “grave concerns” about the timetable for implementation of the pubs code.
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Deltic eyes first acquisition for Bar & Beyond
Deltic Group is eyeing the first acquisition for its Bar & Beyond concept, chief executive Peter Marks has told MCA.
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Pubs code adjudicator row ‘could lead to judicial review’
British Pub Confederation chair Greg Mulholland has threatened to seek a judicial review of Paul Newby’s appointment as pub code adjudicator if he refuses step down from the role.
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Morales to launch new concept in Soho
Ceviche founder Martin Morales is to open London’s first ‘picanteria’.
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Robinsons opens fourth managed site
William Robinson, joint managing director of Robinsons Brewery, has told MCA the company’s experience in its fledgling managed estate is helping it to turn around pubs in the tenanted estate.
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News
Poll shows public support for sugar tax
A poll has shown that 60% of consumers are in favour of George Osborne’s sugar tax.
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Red’s secures national Tesco listing for sauce range
Fast-growing smokehouse concept Red’s True Barbecue has secured a national listing in Tesco for its sauces and rubs.
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News
Burning Night eyes two Bierkeller openings this year
The Burning Night Group expects to open another Bierkeller site this year following its launch in Birmingham and is eyeing the brand’s suitability for smaller locations.
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News
Nicholson’s data shows cask ale on rise
Mitchells & Butlers has said consumption figures from its Nicholson’s Pubs division have shown cask ale drinkers are on the rise.
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MRO: 60-second briefing
Mark Brumby, of Langton Capital, has given his view on the impact of the Government’s changes to the pubs code:
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Italian Job eyes second site by summer
Giuseppe Verdoni, co-founder of Italian craft beer pub concept, The Italian Job, has told MCA he expects to open the second site under the brand by the summer following a successful crowdfund.
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Opinion
The Restaurant Power List
Who are the people who really shape the UK’s eating out industry? Here MCA’s sister title, Restaurant Magazine reveals the chefs, restaurateurs, boardroom bigwigs and others who exercise significant influence over this country’s restaurant scene and who are the true power people behind UK dining.
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News
Punch appoints interim marketing director
Punch has appointed Neil Macgeorge as its interim marketing director.
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McGettigan’s sets out UK rollout pipeline
Global Irish bar operator McGettigan’s is planning to open in Glasgow and Edinburgh in the next year after launching its first UK site in London next month, MCA understands.
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New campaign targets VAT change in this Parliament
The head of the new campaign to cut VAT for the hospitality sector has told MCA he is confident of securing action within the current Parliament.
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BBPA launches online productivity tool
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has helped to develop a free online productivity tool for managers in the hospitality sector.
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AB InBev clears latest hurdle in SABMiller deal
AB InBev has come to an agreement with the South African Government which is expected to ease the passage towards regulatory approval for its acquisition of SABMiller.
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News
Nisbets acquires controlling stake in Space Catering
Catering design firm Space Catering (UK) has announced that Nisbets has taken a controlling stake in the company.