All MCA Insight articles in April 2019 – Page 13
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McEntee departs Benugo
Rory McEntee has left his role as head of marketing for Benugo after two and a half years with the brand, to join Gymbox as marketing director.
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NewsBrewDog to expand distilling arm
BrewDog is to expand its distilling business, which currently comes under its Lone Wolf brand.
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NewsCote sells original Jackson & Rye
Cote has closed the original Jackson + Rye restaurant in Soho after five years of trading.
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Analysis & InsightA road less travelled
A true entrepreneur knows the value of a calculated risk, but is the eating and drinking out sector in danger of playing it too safe in the current climate? MCA market insight director Steve Gotham looks at some examples of where a brave operator could swim against the tide.
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NewsCoaching Inn Group FY lfls up 8.3%
The Coaching Inn Group, the BGF-backed operator, has reported like-for-like sales (lfls) up 8.3% in the year to 31 March 2019, with total revenue growing 24% to £24.7m.
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NewsBear Bars takes on third site
Bear Bars has taken on its third pub with Punch - the Bear Bar & Kitchen, formerly the Ship Inn in Wadebridge and re-opened the site following a £197,000 refurbishment.
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Analysis & InsightCulture of consistency
A strong culture is often cited as the backbone to any hospitality business but is there a risk of it being neglected when in expansion mode? MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton looks at the importance of culture and how operators can retain it as they grow. Includes commentary from LEON, Hard Rock Café, Urban Pubs & Bars and Hawksmoor.
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OpinionWhere there's a will: The power of true grit
Jon Midmer, of global executive search firm JMA, looks at what sporting examples can teach business about the importance of grit – which he defines as a combination of sustained determination, supreme resilience, strength of character and a visceral will to win.
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NewsStarbucks trials tuition fee offer to UK staff
Starbucks is offering to pay tuition fees for UK staff to study for an online degree from Arizona State University.
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NewsWimpy returns to Brighton and Hove
Wimpy has retuned to Brighton and Hove to the site it vacated 10 years ago.
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NewsLincoln Green Brewery and Pub Company makes it six
The Lincoln Green Brewery and Pub Company has taken on its second site with Star Pubs & Bars, taking its total estate to six.
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NewsSwindon steps down from Laine board
Martin Swindon has left his role as finance director for Laine Pub Company after a transition period following its takeover last year, MCA understands.
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NewsGhalleb et al to launch Gold in Notting Hill
Former Grind operations director Alex Ghalleb is launching restaurant and late night bar Gold on the site of the Portobello Gold pub.
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NewsHalal Guys secures second UK site
US-founded fast casual chain The Halal Guys has secured a further London site, in Earl’s Court, following its European debut in Leicester Square last week.
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NewsWagamama further strengthens head office
The Restaurant Group has appointed Ross Farquhar to the new role of chief marketing officer for Wagamama as it continues to strengthen the brand’s head office post acquisition.
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Poppleston Allen promotes Taylor to partner
Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has announced that it has promoted associate Sarah Taylor to Partner.
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NewsLow alcohol craft beer sales up 381% in past two years
No and low alcohol craft beer sales have rocketed 381% in the past two years – although form a low base - a new report has shown.
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NewsEx-Merrill Lynch exec backs healthy eating concept
Former Merrill Lynch director Osman Semerci has backed healthy food shop and restaurant Little Farm.
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NewsIn pictures: Retailers' Retailer Awards 2019
Last week saw the best of the industry celebrate its achievements at MCA’s 21st annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards at The Guildhall in London. To view our gallery of pictures from the night, click here.
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NewsAprirose acquires 45 Spirit pubs
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has acquired a 45-strong Spirit Pub Company branded portfolio from British Land for c£130m.