All Arc Inspirations articles
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Analysis & InsightDemand for premium spirits helps boost embattled late-night sector
Consumers continue to trade up to premium spirits and cocktails despite pressures on spending and a challenged late night segment. MCA explores how the bar sector is responding, and how suppliers are helping meet demand for elevated occasions
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NewsArc Inspirations toasts record festive trading
Sales at the bar group grew 10.8% over the five-week festive period, while the business recorded its highest ever sales week in December, with total sales of £2m
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Arc Inspirations, Young’s, Ottolenghi, and more
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InterviewsArc Inspirations considers new smaller format
The bar group is exploring acquisition opportunities and new concepts as it looks to reach the 50-site mark by 2030, while upping the experience-led elements of its business, CEO Martin Wolstencroft tells MCA
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NewsArc Inspirations turnover nears £50m
The 21-strong bar group is actively pursuing opportunities in London, Cardiff, and Scotland, with four locations in the pipeline as it endeavours to reach the 50-site mark by 2030
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NewsArc Inspirations lines up two new sites
The bar operator will launch BOX Sheffield and Manahatta Nottingham this autumn, part of a plan to operate 50 sites by 2030
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InterviewsArc Inspirations: ‘There’s huge opportunity in London’
The BOX and Manahatta operator sees potential for 20-30 sites in the capital, CEO Martin Wolstencroft tells MCA
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NewsArc Inspirations secures £7m
The funding from lender HSBC and shareholders including BGF will support plans for four sites a year over the next five years
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NewsArc Inspirations, ETM Group and Regional Taverns partner with the NFL
The venture will see the three sports-led hospitality operators offer fans watch parties, activations and competitions to bring in-stadium entertainment to the bar
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InterviewsArc Inspirations: ‘One of our core values is to care’
The group’s senior team discuss the journey towards a more inclusive business, as part of a series of finalist profiles for the Diversity Leadership Programme category at MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsArc Inspirations toasts record December
The premium bar operator reported like-for-like sales in December 2023 were up 19.9% compared to 2022, as it prepares to debut in Edinburgh while eyeing launches in London, Cardiff, and Liverpool this year
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NewsNew people & culture director at Arc Inspirations
Arc Inspirations has appointed Lee Woolley as people & culture director, supporting the premium bar operator’s commitment to driving a people-first culture
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Chopstix, Bunsik, Pizza Pilgrims, Manahatta and more
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Arc Inspirations, Miss Millie’s, Joe & The Juice and more
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £40.8m in sales
The premium bar operator delivered annual sales growth of 7.5% for the year to 26 March 2023, with plans to open four sites - including a London debut
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NewsArc Inspirations appoints new CFO and marketing director
The bar group has appointed Ciara Allan as its CFO following the departure of Tim Knockton, while Laura Lewis has been promoted from her role as head of marketing
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NewsOpenings of the week
Arc Inspirations, Fat Hippo, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi and the reopning of the Bellanger are among the top stories this week
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InterviewsRising Star: Arc Inspirations’ Anni Opong strives to always do better
In the first of a series profiling the finalists for MCA’s Rising Star Award at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards, we speak to Arc Inspirations CEO Martin Wolstencroft about why his MD was “a star in the making” from the very beginning
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Arc Inspirations, Marugame Udon, Inception Group, Gino D’Acampo, and more
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NewsArc Inspirations appoints chairman
Mike Tye, currently chairman of the Big Table Group, has become a non-exec director after Steve Richards has decided to step down after five years in the role