All MCA Insight articles in December 2016 – Page 2
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News
Hong Kong-based developer acquires Cerberus pub package
A Hong Kong-based property developer is understood to have completed a deal to acquire c160 pubs from Cerberus
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News
Euroboozer expands into regions
Euroboozer, an importer and supplier of speciality beers to the on trade, has started distributing regionally.
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News
Former Imbiba director launches new pubco
Artisan Inns has taken on Daniel Thwaites pub the Waggon & Horses in Clitheroe as its first site.
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News
Nick Jones criticises rates hike impact on capital
Soho House founder Nick Jones has joined a chorus of voices warning about the impact of business rates hike on the sector and on the vibrancy of London.
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Opinion
Camerons eyes brew legacy
The north-east brewer and pub operator Camerons may not be the most celebrated of the family brewer/pub operators but with a fledgling national pub brand, a thriving brewery and the firepower to grow, Lion Brewery is ready to roar. James Wallin meets managing director Chris Soley to talk about the big plans brewing in Hartlepool
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News
Tied tenants body criticises Newby’s handling of complaints
The British Pub Confederation has criticised Pubs Code Adjudicator Paul Newby’s handling of complaints to his office.
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News
Oliver to end HelloFresh collaboration
High-profile Jamie Oliver is to end his collaboration with international meal kit delivery brand HelloFresh
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News
Sugar tax opportunity for innovation in soft drinks
The sugar tax provides an opportunity to develop more innovative soft drinks as younger people opt to drink less alcohol and lead healthier lifestyles, CGA Peach research has found.
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News
Night Tube sees drinks sales up, but food sales down
The introduction of the Night Tube to London has seen an uplift in drinks sales – at the expense of food sales.
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News
Mowgli reviews funding options
Mowgli has appointed advisers as it looks to secure new investment to fund its next stage of growth
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Analysis & Insight
BoE data shows staycation boom
Staycations are on the increase and tourists are spending more when they visit the UK, the Bank of England has said.
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News
TfL sets out plans to open railway arches in Wood Lane
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that it plans to open 31 of its railway arches near Wood Lane Tube station
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News
Government backs PASS cards
The Government has backed PASS, the UK national proof of age accreditation scheme which issues a photo identification card, as part of a crack-down on passport fraud.
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News
Rosa’s appoints CFO
Rosa’s, the London-based, Thai cafe concept, has appointed Tom Kristensen as its first chief financial officer
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News
Wasabi eyes further US expansion
Wasabi is eyeing further expansion in the US, with another three sites earmarked for opening in the country next year
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News
NWTC makes key appointments
New World Trading Company has made several key appointments, MCA understands.
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News
Garrood: With change comes opportunity
Punch chief executive Duncan Garrood has told MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser, that in the wake of the pubs code and Brexit, 2017 is likely to be a year of change and opportunity.
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Analysis & Insight
Leisure spend up 9% year-on-year
Eating and drinking out spend in November saw strong growth on last year but fell on a month-by-month comparison, the latest Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker has shown.
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News
Leon unveils new ‘fast and free’ menu
Leon will launch a new selection of free-from dishes next month
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News
Pret to trial sandwich bread with fewer additives
Pret A Manger has revealed it is to trial sliced sandwich bread free from all additives except ascorbic acid