All MCA Insight articles in December 2022 – Page 5
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NewsRetailers' Retailer Awards nominations deadline extended
Nominations for 11 of the categories are now open until Tuesday 13 December. Your votes decide the winners so please send us your nominations today.
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Analysis & InsightThe bar has been raised for acquisitions
While several high-profile M&A transactions have successfully been competed this year, the hospitality sector has fallen out of favour with some investors, according to finnCap Cavendish.
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Analysis & InsightPubs to generate £95m during World Cup knock-out phase
However retailers are expected to make £273.3m as 9.3m consumers tune in from their homes in a bid to save money
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NewsUKH launches guide to recruiting over 50s
With people aged over 50 years’ old underrepresented in the sector, there is a lot of ‘untapped potential’ for employers
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NewsM&B: ‘We are very confident about the months ahead’
Uplift in its wet-led businesses, an improving recruitment landscape and solid Christmas booking levels are just some of the reasons the group is feeling positive, CEO Phil Urban has said.
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NewsPret announces new US partnership
A new partnership with Dallas Holdings will see the multichannel retailer open a network of shops in California as well as an additional site in New York City
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OpinionPeter Martin: Shaking off the Oliver syndrome
Showing the sector can work together to get through challenges might be a more favourable approach than asking for more help, Peter Martin writes for MCA
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NewsMarston’s reports return to normalised trading
The pub operator has announced full year like-for-like sales at 99% of 2019 levels for FY2022, along with a return to normalised trading despite Omicron
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InterviewsAzzurri Group: ‘We remain committed to delivering value’
The Zizzi, Coco di Mama, and Ask Italian operator is looking to evolve all three brands, CEO Steve Holmes tells MCA
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OpinionDominic Walsh: The personal side of business tragedy
The “toxic mix” of soaring labour, food and energy costs has seen several businesses hit the wall of late, causing heart-break for many, writes Dominic Walsh for MCA
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Analysis & InsightHospitality sees boost from sporting events
Major sporting events along with festive gatherings have led to bars, pubs, and clubs seeing year-on-year growth of 4.1% in November, according to Barclaycard
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NewsLiverpool venue Alma de Cuba sold to JSM Group
CBRE’s Manchester Operational Real Estate team has completed the sale of Liverpool nightspot Alma de Cuba to JSM Group for £2.5m
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NewsEnergy relief scheme must be extended
Pubs face will face major financial losses, no profit and closure if the support scheme for businesses is not extended beyond 31 March 2023, the BBPA has warned
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Analysis & InsightFlint Global: ‘Well run companies will stand out more than in the past’
Alex White, partner at Flint Global, discussed the macro-economic climate and his views on monetary conditions in the coming years at MCA’s FD Leaders event
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NewsBrasserie Bar Co to open seven new sites next year
The White Brasserie Co and Brasserie Blanc operator plans to buy up the freeholds of its leasehold pubs, The Times reports
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InterviewsLucky Voice: ‘We’re stepping up our ambition’
MD Charlie Elek speaks to MCA about building momentum and doubling the estate as revenues soar beyond pre-pandemic levels
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InterviewsPunch CEO: ‘Our ambition is to be a modern and progressive pub company’
Clive Chesser said backer Fortress supports the Punch’s plan for M&A and had confidence in its growth trajectory
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NewsRail strikes to go ahead over Christmas after RMT rejects offer
It means commuters will face severe disruption on 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17 December, and 3, 4, 6 and 7 January
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NewsStuart Broad pubco acquires Everards pub
The Griffin Inn, Swithland has been acquired by the company founded by the cricketer and Harry Gurney