All Fuller’s articles – Page 23
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OpinionHabit forming
As the UK economy continues to recover from the post-financial crisis recession, consumer confidence has picked up, supporting discretionary spending on leisure activities, including dining out, says Rupesh Patel of Grant Thornton UK LLP, which has published new report called Come Dine With Us. Alongside this cyclical trend, structural changes in consumers’ eating habits are also reshaping the bars, restaurants and casual dining industry and are driving sector transaction activity.
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Analysis & InsightBoxing clever
While C&C Group and Greene King hark back to the 1980s, we look at some issues taking up space on the sidelines, including the rise of new forms of consumer engagement, the continuing impressive progress of Fuller’s and whether anyone has the appetite for consolidation in the late night sector
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NewsCity Pub Co eyes further £5m-£10m fundraising
City Pub Company, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)-funded group, plans to raise a further £5m to £10m through the issuing of convertible preference shares as it targets an estate of 25 to 30 pubs
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News
Fuller’s and Ping Pong amongst design award winners
Fuller’s, Ping Pong, BrewDog, Whyte & Brown and ETM Group were amongst the winners at this year’s Restaurant and Bar Design Awards
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NewsScottish independence fears hit M&C20
The threat of Scottish independence rattled the markets this week as the FTSE All Share fell 0.8% (down some 9 points to 1,057) and the M&C20 suffered a fall of 1.7% (down 21 points to 1,198). Friday has seen the UK markets recover somewhat as fears of a ‘Yes’ vote subside as more poll data is released
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NewsNicholls replaces McHattie as ALMR CEO
David McHattie has stood down as chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) 16 months after starting the role, and has been replaced by Kate Nicholls, the organisation’s director of strategic affairs
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Pint Shop signs up to Tax Equality Day
Pint Shop, the Cambridge-based British meat and beer concept, is the latest operator to sign up to Tax Equality Day on 24 September
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VAT Club says 15,000 venues will take part in Tax Equality Day
A total of 15,000 pubs and restaurants have pledged to take part in Tax Equality Day this month
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NewsCarter to become Loungers COO
Loungers has moved to further strengthen its management team with the recruitment of Justin Carter as its new chief operating officer.
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NewsFuller’s agrees new £180m bank facility
Fuller’s, the London brewer and pub operator, has announced that it has successfully arranged new £180m bank loan facilities
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NewsSnug Bars and Laine Pub Co sign up to Tax Equality Day
Snug Bars and Laine Pub Company have pledged their support for Tax Equality Day on 24 September as part of the campaign to demonstrate the benefits of reduced VAT in the hospitality sector
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OpinionThe original punk brewer
From founding Firkin pubs to selling Capital Pub Company for £93m and helping Americans fall in love with craft beer, David Bruce has been there and done it. But with several exciting new ventures bubbling away, Bruce’s enthusiasm is as strong as ever – while the craft revival has given him a spring in his step
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Fuller's gives coffee shop details
Fullers’ first standalone coffee shop will open under the name The Fields and operate under standard coffee shop hours next to one of the company’s pubs, M&C Report has learnt
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Fuller’s appoints new Beer Company ops director
Fuller’s has appointed the experienced Steve Wilkinson as operations director for its beer division
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New company secretary at Fuller’s
Fuller’s has appointed Severine Garnham as its new company secretary with Marie Gracie stepping down from the role after 16 years
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NewsAround 15,000 outlets to take part in Tax Equality Day
Around 15,000 outlets are expected to reduce their prices on Tax Equality Day on 24 September
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NewsM&C20 hits eight-month low
The M&C20 Index dipped again this week, with shares falling 1.3% to an eight-month low of 1,138. However, it did outperform the All Share Index, which saw a decline of 1.7% to reach 1,014
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NewsNew The Stable details revealed
The Stable, the Bristol-based craft cider and pizza restaurant business in which Fuller’s owns a 51% stake, has given more details of its latest opening in Falmouth
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NewsMarket-wide losses hit M&C20
The M&C20 suffered a sharp fall this week as shares in the leisure sector slid by 22 points (1.9%) to 1,152 after a fortnight of growth
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Diary
Diary: Giraffe, Five Guys & Giggling Squid
This week’s Diary includes Russel and Juliette Joffe’s plans after stepping down from Giraffe, Five Guys’ anniversary, Alan Yau on the streets of London and Ed’s scaled-down concept