All MCA Insight articles in August 2019 – Page 8
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Analysis & InsightSteve Gotham: The murky world of promotions
MCA market insight director Steve Gotham analyses consumer use of promotional deals and suggests they may not as damaging as first thought.
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News
Pure appoints Takhamt as first COO
Healthy grab and go brand Pure has appointed Said Takhamt, formerly of Pret, itsu and Eat, as its first chief operating officer.
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NewsVagabond to open in Cabot Square
Vagabond’s upcoming Canary Wharf site is to open within 25 Cabot Square, MCA understands.
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NewsFormer Costa MD appointed CEO at Ole & Steen
Jason Cotta, the former MD for Costa Coffee UK & Ireland, has been appointed as the new chief executive of Danish bakery chain Ole & Steen.
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Analysis & InsightGrowth potential for Greene King pub brands
In light of the recent bid for Greene King by CK Asset Holdings, MCA market insight director Steve Gotham assesses what MCA’s Eating Out Panel data has to say about the performance of its four core brands.
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NewsDeep Blue acquires Harry Ramsden’s from Boparan
Deep Blue Restaurants has acquired Harry Ramsden’s from Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG). The transaction sees the 25-strong Deep Blue take over the entire estate of the Harry Ramsden brand, debt free, which includes outlets in 34 locations across the UK, Ireland and Malaysia. BRG will retain an interest in the ...
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NewsSalaid rebranded for UK expansion drive
German healthy-eating chain Salaid is set to launch in the UK under new name Choppaluna as it eyes a major expansion.
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NewsLondon pub numbers remain stable, says Lord Mayor’s report
The number of London pubs has remained flat, according to new research by City Hall.
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NewsBusiness rates reform at risk of delay
Urgent business rates reform risks being delayed by the recent ministerial, the British Retail Consortium and other trade bodies have warned.
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NewsYorkshireman takes fish and chips to China
Yorkshire fish and chip shop Scotts is opening in China as Asian diners flock to the British favourite.
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NewsRobin Rowland steps down from YO! board
Robin Rowland is to step down from his role as a non-executive director on the board of YO! marking the end of a 20-year tenure at the business.
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NewsLoungers outperforms market with 6.9% LFL growth
Loungers, the listed café-bar group, has reported like for like sales growth of 6.9%, as it continues to outperform the wider hospitality market.
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NewsThe Real Greek revenues ’slightly down’
The Real Greek’s like for like revenues are “slightly down” on last year, due to the heatwave comparative of last year, the restaurant’s chairman will tell its annual general meeting today.
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Analysis & InsightAnalysts’ verdict: Peel Hunt and Liberum on Loungers
Analysts’ verdict: Peel Hunt and Liberum give their view on Loungers’ full year trading figures.
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Analysis & InsightBDO: Whose round is it next?
As M&A activity continues at a pace in the pub sector, BDO’s M&A director Tom Barnard and M&A manager Hugh Ripley look at the common themes being seen across the pub market and who might be on the receiving end of a bid next.
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Analysis & InsightShelley Sandzer on food halls: The new face of casual dining
Leo Feldman, partner at leisure property agents Shelley Sandzer believes the revival of the food hall concept is a benefit for operators, consumers and landlords.
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NewsTA Associates invests in global bubble tea brand
Global private equity firm TA Associates has announced it is to invest in Taiwanese bubble tea operator Gong Cha Group, as it looks to expand internationally.
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NewsKooks-backed sushi brand liquidated
Australian-style sushi concept Inigo, backed by The Kooks’ Luke Pritchard, has been liquidated, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightSocial media influencers least reliable for food health info
Consumers rely on food brands as their leading source of health information, while social media influencers are the least relied upon, a KPMG survey reveals.
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NewsSushiDog widens reach with virtual kitchens
Fusion brand SushiDog has launched a second virtual kitchen, in partnership with Deliveroo and Kitopi, MCA understands.