All MCA Insight articles in February 2018 – Page 9
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Ei Group launches work readiness programme with schools
Ei Group has launched a new programme in partnership with six schools across England and Wales to get pupils ready for the world of work.
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NewsCrussh to introduce re-usable cups as part of sustainability drive
Crussh, the healthy food and juice chain, is to introduce a re-usable cup initiative, as part of a wider sustainability programme.
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Caffè Nero appoints new UK FD
Caffè Nero has appointed Sam Dooks as finance director for the UK & Ireland, MCA understands.
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EiG opens first Craft Union in London
Ei Group has expanded its Craft Union managed model into London for the first time, MCA understands.
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OpinionSomething to chew on
EAT has become the latest sector operator to come under the restructuring spotlight, and although the business may have to lose a significant number of sites, there are signs of some positivity, writes Mark Wingett
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Skinny Kitchen to open at Boxpark Croydon
Healthy eating concept, Skinny Kitchen, is set to open at Boxpark Croydon, MCA understands.
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Analysis & InsightFocus on: south east Asian dining concepts
Following the announcement that Leon is to open a Thai-inspired ‘fast food’ pop-up within one of its West End stores, in April, MCA took a look at how the market for south east Asian cuisine is performing and what’s expected in 2018
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NewsCamerons eyes further firepower for ambitious growth plans
Camerons Brewery finance director, John Foots, has told MCA that the group will look at financing options next year to fund its ambitious growth plans.
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Freehold of Bill’s and Paul sites sold for £7.5m
Private investors have completed the acquisition of 38-42 Kingsway, London, which comprises two units let to Bill’s and Paul UK
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NewRiver acquires two retail parks for £26.5m
NewRiver, the UK REIT and owner of c350 pubs, has completed the acquisition of two retail parks for a combined consideration of £26.5m
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M&B to exceed 1,300 apprentices this year
Mitchells & Butlers is aiming to exceed last year’s tally of 1,300 apprenticeships taken up, the group’s HR director has told MCA.
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Flat Iron heads south
Flat Iron is set to open its first London site south of the River Thames later this year, after securing a unit near London Bridge
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Egg’cellent to open in Covent Garden
New egg-focused restaurant concept Egg’cellent is to open in Covent Garden in June 2018, after founder Irina Shabrina secured a site for her first solo foray into the London restaurant scene.
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Jidori confirms second site
The team behind yakitori restaurant, Jidori, have confirmed the launch of a second site in Covent Garden on 27 February.
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CCL: Continuing polarization in leisure investment market
Coffer Corporate Leisure said it is continuing to see further polarisation in the leisure investment market, particularly in the restaurant sector
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Analysts Corner: Whitbread
Analysts at Goodbody have updated their forecasts for Whitbread, following its Q3 trading statement.
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Heavitree FY turnover up 2%
Heavitree Brewery, the Exeter-based tenanted pub operator, has reported on a year of consolidation across its estate.
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Analysis & InsightSector lfls up 0.6% in January
The Coffer Peach Business Tracker has recorded like-for-like sales (lfls) up 0.6% across its cohort in January compared to the same month last year.
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Call for more pubs to sign up to World’s Biggest Pub Quiz
Between March 4 and 8 PubAid and Prostate Cancer UK are calling on the pub industry to host a quiz and raise money for charity, with almost 2,000 pubs already signed-up to do so.