All Arc Inspirations articles
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Analysis & InsightBack of the net! The unstoppable appeal of sports in pubs
While the pub remains home of the big match, greater interest in sports across the spectrum is now also giving rise to a (Mexican) wave of specialist hospitality formats
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NewsIndustry leaders back VAT cut petition
More than 25,000 signatories have already given their support to the sector-wide campaign, which is calling for the government to cut hospitality VAT to 10%
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OpinionBack in the Box: Roger Wade’s next move
After stepping down from the board of Boxpark four years on from its sale, founder Roger Wade is launching a shipping container venture for events and hospitality. But could opposition to the trade
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NewsArc Inspirations’ appoints new FD
Ciara Allen has left the Leeds-based bar business, with Vicki Musto stepping up from her role as head of finance to take on the FD role.
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Analysis & InsightIs it time at the bar for The Revel Collective?
Having launched a formal sales process and warned it’s at risk of running out of cash, MCA examines what the future may hold for the beleaguered pub and bar operator
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NewsArc Inspirations delivers £48m revenue ahead of London launch
The bar group reported a resilient performance and has secured new funding of £4m to support further expansion, with its recent debut in the capital to be followed by further openings in Liverpool, Cardiff, and Edinburgh
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InterviewsBOX Piccadilly is an ‘Everest’ moment for Arc Inspirations
Opening today following a £4m investment, Arc Inspirations’ London debut on Shaftesbury Avenue is “probably the most exciting and biggest decision we have ever taken,” CEO Martin Wolstencroft tells MCA
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring Chocoberry, SpudBros Express, GAIL’s, and more
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InterviewsArc Inspirations secures London debut on Shaftesbury Avenue
The bar group will open a site under its BOX brand in the heart of the West End this October, with an investment of £4m
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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