All MCA Insight articles in December 2023 – Page 3
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News
Finalists revealed for judged awards
The shortlists for the Diversity Leadership Programme, Sustainability and Rising Star categories at the MCA Hospitality Awards are revealed today, with judging to commence in the new year
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News
Knoops looks ahead to ‘another exceptionally successful year’
The chocolate drinks specialist, which is the brand partner for Wonka, is eyeing its “best Christmas ever” with record sales in November continuing into December
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Analysis & Insight
Key food and beverage market trends to watch for 2024
Lumina Intelligence examines eight mega trends that underpin developments across all areas of the market and consumer behaviour, including customisation, value scrutiny, and indulgence
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News
The big reveal: MCA Hospitality Awards 2024 finalists go to the vote
Ten hotly contested categories are revealed for the prestigious celebration, previously known as the Retailers’ Retailer Awards. Choose your top concepts, leaders and openings here
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News
Government publishes tipping code of practice
The draft code of practice states employers should use a clear and objective set of factors to determine the allocation and distribution of tips, and will come into effect on 1 July 2024
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News
Wingers signs 30 store development deal
The deal will see the chicken wing brand grow in West London and the Thames Valley, with at least two new stores expected to open before the end of 2024
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Opinion
Peter Martin: Old dogs and new tricks
Peter Martin assesses the sector as we near 2024, and sees an asymmetric, polarised market. Yet despite the increasing disparity, he forecasts more winners than losers in the new year
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News
Urban Pubs & Bars hires sales & marketing director
Andre Johnstone spent three years with Côte as chief growth officer and prior to that over five years at Wagamama as marketing director
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News
Liberation Group announces internal promotions
Alice Bowyer, Fred Vanderplank and Ollie Fleming are being promoted to director of food, sales and commercial director and UK head of free trade respectively
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News
10,000 Scottish hospitality businesses ‘hang in the balance’
Thousands of businesses are ineligible for the small business bonus scheme, and will be left unsupported if rates support isn’t included in the Scottish Budget
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Weekend Press
Asda’s billionaire brothers face billions of pounds of debt – and talks of strained ties
Talks of a rift come as the owners of Asda and EG Group face unprecedented financial pressure, reports The Telegraph
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Weekend Press
I gave up law to start a restaurant with Roger Moore’s son
Jamie Barber, founder of Hush Brasserie speaks to The Sunday Times, after the sale of his central London restauarant to private member’s club Soho House
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Weekend Press
Transport strikes ‘severely damaging’ hospitality and retail, says sector chief
Northern Ireland’s hospitality and retail sectors have continued appeals for transport unions to call off planned strike action, The Standard reports
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Weekend Press
Hollywood Bowl investors eye strong profits despite cost-of-living pressure
The ten-pin bowling operator is expected to unveil strong profits amid resilient leisure spending, writes The Standard
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News
Des Gunewardena to open new flagship restaurant
The new restaurant at The Royal Exchange marks the first project for Gunewardena since his departure from D&D, with a planned opening set for May 2024
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News
Sud Pasta to shutter
The Manchester-based Italian restaurant group, previously known as Sugo, is closing all four of its sites at the end of December, and reopening them under a new concept
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News
Issas deny using Jersey for tax reasons
The owners of Asda and EG Group blamed an administrative error for reporting to MPs that some of their companies are based in the tax haven, adding all their businesses are based in the UK
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Opinion
The Dom Walsh Awards
MCA’s regular columnist shares his review of the year in deals, businesses, and leaders, including the leadership at Domino’s, the return of dealmaking activity with Fulham Shore, and why Loungers remains under-rated
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News
Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including German Doner Kebab, Rio, Cinnabon, and more
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News
Tech plays ‘essential’ role in staff retention
Four in five hospitality leaders agree that tech can increase staff productivity, while three in five think it improves employee engagement