All MCA Insight articles in August 2021 – Page 3
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NewsDavies steps down from Hawthorn as sale completes
Mark Davies has stepped down from his position as chief executive of community pub company Hawthorn following the completion of the sale of the business to Admiral Taverns.
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NewsSlowdown in bookings for late-night sector
There has been a noticeable slowdown in nightclub bookings from the end of August, amid conflicting signals from government on the introduction of vaccine passports, according to the late night industry.
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NewsOn premise drinks continue to recover
CGA’s Drinks Recovery Tracker has highlighted continuing improvements in on premise drinks sales following the reopening of late-night hospitality. During the week ending 14 August, sales were just -5% behind the same week in 2019, having been as wide as -27% during the week that included the 19 July reopening in England.
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NewsConsumers returning in higher numbers than last summer
Consumers have been visiting hospitality venues in higher numbers than when restrictions were relaxed last summer, with 56% of consumers visiting a hospitality venue in the first 10 days after ‘freedom day’ on 19 July, according to a new survey from UKHospitality.
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Analysis & InsightBrandwatch: Tim Hortons
Chances are, that if it is not already the case, then a Tim Hortons outlet will soon be appearing in a town near you. According to Kevin Hydes, chief commerical officer, the brand will shortly announce further openings as it continues its UK expansion, away from its northern focus. MCA spoke with Hydes to find out more about its plans, and travelled to Harlow to experience the brand first-hand.
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NewsRekom UK sees ‘record trading’ as clubbers return
Rekom UK, the 42-strong nightclub operator, has revealed a surge in people returning to nightclubs with trading currently 150% up on its 2019 figures.
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NewsLumina and CGA join MCA Pub Conference line-up
Lumina Intelligence and CGA will be unveiling their latest insight on the landscape of the pub sector and how the next 12 months could play out at MCA’s Pub Conference 2021.
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NewsBusaba expecting to be cash generative again this year
Busaba has said that it expects to return to being cash generative at an operational level this year following the easing of trading restrictions, despite challenges still remaining in the casual dining sector.
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NewsHospitality facing ‘enormous challenges’ with supply chains
Hospitality businesses across the country are facing “enormous challenges” with their supply chains, Kate Nicholls, chief executive, UKHospitality has warned.
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NewsAyerst steps down from Leon with Glenn Edwards appointed new MD
Leon has announced that Nick Ayerst has stepped down as managing director of its restaurant business, with Glenn Edwards, currently director of growth and culture at Leon to take up the role of MD with immediate effect.
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NewsAdnams reports strong returning demand
Adnams has posted a loss of £3.1m for the six months to 30 June 2021, as it reports strong returning demand from customers in its East Anglia heartland. The brewery and pub operator reported a turnover of £20.5m, marginally less than the £20.6m it posted for the same period in ...
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Analysis & InsightSupply chain fault lines
Supply chain issues are currently hitting the headlines and affecting trade at operators such as KFC and Nando’s. In addition, beer deliveries could be affected by potential strike action by draymen towards the end of August. So, what are the key issues that are causing these supply chain shortages, is the situation likely to continue and what might ultimately be the consequences?
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Analysis & InsightCashless society
The pandemic may have accelerated the abandonment of cash as a preferred method of payment, but should operators be ditching it all together? MCA’s deputy editor Georgi Gyton explores the issue
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NewsPrice inflation forecast to rise as supply disruptions hit reopening
Food and drink supply markets have been hit by widespread distribution problems and a spike in demand following the reopening of hospitality, the CGA Prestige Foodservice Price Index reveals. Year-on-year food inflation stood at 1.6% in June, having levelled off at a time of year when it typically falls. The remaining months of 2021 are likely to see further increases in the level of food inflation, as sector demand returns towards pre-pandemic normality and extra supply costs and wage inflation feed into price increases.
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Interviews‘Our focus is on protecting the culture that makes Leon special’
The Leon and EG Group deal brings benefits for both parties, with digital developments, drive-thrus and residential locations on the agenda, Leon’s managing director Nick Ayerst tells MCA
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NewsLondon restaurant openings pipeline ‘particularly strong’
The number of restaurants opening in London is set to increase this year with a “particularly strong” autumn pipeline expected. Website Hot Dinners estimates that there could be more than 200 launches this year compared with 137 in 2020.
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NewsJust Eat rejects talk of merger
Just Eat Takeaway.com’s chief executive Jitse Groen has rejected calls for a merger but has admitted that the delivery business needs to do “quite a lot of work” on its communication with investors, it has been reported.
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NewsNando’s closes restaurants due to supply issues
Nando’s has been forced to close some restaurants and reduce trading hours at others after its chicken deliveries were hit by a nationwide shortage of lorry drivers. The disruption is affecting around 50 out of its 400 restaurants. The company told MCA it would lend 70 staff “to support key suppliers and get things moving again.” Nando’s sites in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, which have a unique customs arrangement due to Brexit, have not been affected.
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NewsDarwin & Wallace appoints Crowther to board as it looks to grow
Darwin & Wallace has appointed Mark Crowther as a non-executive director and Patrick Wilson as non-executive chairman, as it looks to capitalise on its strong performance coming out of the pandemic.
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NewsCafé Rouge appoints new marketing director
The Big Table has appointed Lauren Burrill as the new marketing director of its Café Rouge business.