All Fuller’s articles – Page 3
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Analysis & InsightAnalysts examine Fuller’s profit downgrade
The pub company was left rueing the damage done by rail strikes in its latest trading update, which saw like-for-like sales down 5% vs 2019 in the four week Christmas and New Year period
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NewsFuller’s revises profit expectations
Despite strong trading over the festive season, industrial strike action has significantly impacted profitability and held sales behind pre-pandemic levels
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 1)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year, in a special series of articles this week, which today features Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery and Brasserie Bar Co
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘The bedrock of our business is very solid’
The entire hospitality sector is going through a very difficult period but Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny tells MCA he is confident its business model and the quality of its people will see it come through the challenges strongly.
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NewsFuller’s sees revenue up 45% for the half-year
The premium pub and hotel operator said it had achieved good momentum, with like-for-like sales still seeing double-digit growth in the first seven weeks of H2 2022, and strong growth in central London, despite the challenging macroeconomic environment.
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NewsFuller’s acquires two new pubs
The premium pub and hotel operator has completed on De La Hayes, in Bourton on the Water, and The Rising Sun, in Wootton.
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NewsFuller’s launches bespoke campaign attract older workers
The pub and hotel operator has launched a recruitment campaign with Rest Less, a community for people in their 50s or older
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NewsFuller’s appoints Sam Bourke to marketing role
The pub and hotels business has appointed Sam Bourke as its new retail marketing director, as it looks to improve the business’ existing brand, digital and in-pub marketing activity.
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NewsEnergy relief: ‘There must be a comprehensive package’
Operators including Stonegate, Fuller’s, City Pub Group, Pizza Hut, and Admiral Taverns have welcomed the government’s support package but called for long-term support
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NewsFuller’s sees ‘significant increase’ in energy bills
The pub company expects its total gas and electricity costs in the current year to be around £18m against a prior year figure of £8m
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NewsOperators take individual approaches in paying tribute to HM the Queen
Operators across the sector have taken markedly different approaches to paying tribute to the Queen on the day of her funeral
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NewsFuller’s reports recovery in capital
In a statement preceding its AGM today, the pub operator reported continued recovery in central London venues and an overall like-for-like sales increase of 3% compared to 2019
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Analysis & InsightFuller’s: ‘We had to completely restructure’
Fuller’s had just completed the separation of its beer business after to selling to Asahi when the pandemic rocked the central London-exposed pub operator. CEO Simon Emeny revisits the period
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Pub Conference 2022
Highlights of the programme included a Q&A with Stonegate founder and chairman Ian Payne and Shepherd Name CEO Jonathan Neame and a presentation from Fuller’s CEO Simon Emeny
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NewsFuller’s: ‘Compared to being closed, we’re in a really strong position’
CEO Simon Emeny told the Pub Conference that Fuller’s and other pub operators had learned to be adaptable and agile in the face of storms
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NewsMCA’s Pub Conference takes place on Wednesday
There are only two days to go, so book your place to hear from the likes of Stonegate, Fuller’s, Shepherd Neame, Admiral Taverns, Liberation Group, Brasserie Bar Co and Oakman Group on 6 July
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NewsPub Conference 2022: full agenda revealed
Stonegate’s chairman and founder Ian Payne, Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny and Shepherd Neame’s chief executive Jonathan Neame are among the highlights on the programme
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InterviewsFuller’s: ‘London is getting back to its vibrant best’
CEO Simon Emeny talks to MCA about the improving trajectory of pubs in the capital – and how the company’s new branding strategy is targeting a younger customer base
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NewsFuller’s starts new financial year ‘on a high’
Reporting a return to profit growth in 2022, CEO Simon Emeny said the pub company was looking to the future with “confidence and excitement”
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NewsFuller’s refinances debt facilities
The £200m refinancing, which matures in 2026/27, was described as a sigificant improvement to the cost of the previous debt faclilities