All Fuller’s articles – Page 12
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Analysis & InsightJDW’s social media stunt goes viral
The news that JD Wetherspoon has pulled the plug on all of its social media activity prompted social, as well as the mainstream, media, to go into overdrive. Georgi Gyton asks whether it will have any impact and if it will encourage other food and drink operators to follow suit?
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Analysis & Insight
Pubs and late-night venues see turnover boost in Q1 2018
The pub and late-night bar sector has seen substantial growth in turnover figures in the first quarter of 2018, according to the latest UK leisure sector update from Fleurets.
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Opinion
Perhaps they are on to something
Unsolicited bids for the Azzurri Group, a tenanted pub sector rife with M&A speculation and an acquisitive BrewDog, sector consolidation is back on the agenda, and not just for those looking to pick up the fallout from the current round of Company Voluntary Arrangements
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News
Fuller’s signs up to Refill campaign app
Fuller’s has announced that it has registered its 397 pubs as Refill stations on the Refill campaign app
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NewsNWTC wins four at Publican Awards
New World Trading Company (NWTC) was once again the big winner at last night’s Publican Awards, operated by MCA’s sister title, the Morning Advertiser.
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News
Fuller’s eyes zero-alcohol London Pride
Fuller’s Beer Company has begun developing a non-alcoholic version of its London Pride ale.
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NewsFuller’s eyes acquisitions for tenanted estate
Fuller’s has converted close to 10% of its tenanted estate to its new turnover agreement and is considering a return to the acquisition trail for that side of the business, MCA understands.
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NewsFuller’s acquires Dark Star
Fuller’s is set to enhance its craft beer credentials after acquiring West Sussex-based Dark Star Brewing for an undisclosed sum, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightThe power of the PR stunt
With Greggs hosting a number of special Valentine’s Day pop-up restaurants within its stores this week, Georgi Gyton investigates how experiential marketing can be used to increase the brand presence of food and drink operators.
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NewsPeach Pub Company considers its options
Peach Pub Company, the Midlands-based, multiple pub operator, has appointed advisors as it considers its options
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NewsGusto promotes Snell to MD
Gusto Restaurants, the Palatine Private Equity-backed chain, has appointed Matt Snell as its new managing director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsLilley: Prices still have a long way to fall
Abokado chief executive Mark Lilley has told MCA that there has been a shift in landlords’ attitudes towards operators but further flexibility is desperately needed.
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NewsAbokado strengthens team
Healthy eating chain Abokado has said it is gearing up for growth with the appointment of a new operations director and operations manager.
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News
Turner promoted at Fuller's
Fuller’s has promoted Fred Turner to the role of director of operations – tenanted, with immediate effect.
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News
Fuller’s secures Royal Wharf site
Fuller’s has acquired a riverside site in the new Royal Wharf development in London’s Royal Dock.
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News
Technology helping to fuel engagement at Fuller’s
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has told MCA that technology is playing a huge role in helping the company develop its relationship with its staff.
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News
Fuller’s managed lfls up 3%
Fuller’s has this morning reported a “solid performance” over the 42 weeks to 20 January 2018, with like-for-like sales in its Managed Pubs and Hotels up 3%, like-for-like profits in Tenanted Inns rising 2% and level total beer and cider volumes in The Fuller’s Beer Company.
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News
Analysts corner: Peel Hunt on Fuller’s
Leading analysts, Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones, have given their views on Fuller’s, which gives its Q3 update on 25 January, saying they expect 2018 to be a year of consolidation for the group.
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NewsThe Stable rides choppy trading with specialist offer
Richard Cooper has told MCA his final calendar year at the helm of The Stable had been challenging, but had surpassed expectations.
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OpinionAre you adding value? Part 1
With the next quarterly rent call at the end of March looming, the sector is set to enter a crucial period, one that could lead to it fundamentally changing, with businesses questioning their position in it, their own values and value.