All MCA Insight articles in August 2025 – Page 8
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Weekend PressStarbucks takes aim at Chinese rival Luckin in Manhattan coffee showdown
US chain upgrades stores and offers customers a different approach to revive sales, the FT reports
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Weekend PressDiageo makes a £50,000 whisky while investors drown their sorrows
Shares in the drinks giant have plunged, sales are down and the chief executive has gone as people turn away from alcohol. But it sees hope in luxury Scotch, The Sunday Times reports
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NewsTasty announces £9.25m fundraising to invest in growth
The casual dining operator has proposed to change its name to Bow Street Group and appoint David Page as executive chairman, with aspirations to deliver four to six acquisitions over the first three years
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Analysis & InsightGen Z’s don’t drink. Or do they?
Conventional wisdom says 18-28-year-olds are the most sober generation, yet a closer look at the data shows a more nuanced picture, as operators look to target younger consumers, Flora Zwolinski of Lumina Intelligence writes
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NewsAdnams appoints CFO
Andy Driscoll has significant financial leadership experience across logistics and FMCG at the likes of Valeo Snackfoods, Kettle Foods and Constellation Cold Logistics
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Analysis & InsightYoung consumers prioritise F&B spend
While consumers are cutting back on frequency, they are focused on experiences which are perceived to be greater value, according to a new report by AlixPartners
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NewsTriSpan extends backing of NAYA
The US-based fast-casual concept has scope to scale to c200 sites, with additional funding from Pacific General Equity Partners and Kline Hill Partners
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NewsCo-op launches food-to-go concept
The retailer is launching a chain of mini stores to compete with food-to-go specialists like Greggs and Pret, serving items like smoked salmon, egg and spinach pots; sweet potato bhaji wraps; teriyaki chicken salad bowls; and a range of pizzas
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NewsPunch summer EBITDA ahead of 2024
The pub group also revealed further details of a successful refinancing, which saw it issue £600m in senior secured notes and a £70m revolving credit facility