All Fuller’s articles – Page 8
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NewsBrigid Simmonds to step down from BBPA
Brigid Simmonds will step down as chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) after 10 years in the role on 11 October.
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NewsHomeslice hires Botha
Homeslice Pizza has hired Werner Botha, formerly of Bill’s, as head of operations, and is considering a move outside London, MCA has learnt.
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Alton lined up to lead BII
The British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) has appointed Steven Alton, chief operating officer, with a view to him taking over from Mike Clist as chief executive.
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NewsJane O’Riordan joins Caravan as chairman
Jane O’Riordan has been appointed chairman at Caravan Restaurants.
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OpinionTaking Pride of place in the UK cask scene
Asahi’s sales director on-trade, Pete Rowe, talks to James Wallin about the company’s landmark acquisition of Fuller’s beer business and its entry into the cask ale market.
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NewsFuller’s re-launches development programme
Fuller’s has repositioned and relaunched its learning and development offer with a suite of new materials, training courses and online learning.
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NewsAsahi welcomes Fuller’s brands to portfolio
Asahi has welcomed the arrival of the first range of cask ales and ciders into its UK Super Premium Beer portfolio following its acquisition of the Fuller’s Beer Company.
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NewsCaravan looking to role out FTG format
Caravan, the restaurant, bar and coffee concept, is looking at opportunities to expand its Caravan To Go format, after a year of learnings at its debut site in Fitzrovia.
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NewsFuller’s shareholders approve Asahi deal
Fuller’s has received approval from its shareholders for the £250m sale of its beer business to Asahi.
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OpinionAnalysts corner: Peel Hunt on the modern leisure generation
Douglas Jack and Ivor Jones take a deeper look at the leisure industry, the consumer trends making waves and the external influences fuelling upward cost pressures, and theorise about what we might see in the future.
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OpinionA no-brainer of sorts
In his latest monthly column Dominic Walsh digests the news of Steve Richards’ departure from Casual Dining Group with mixed emotions although concluding, after some consideration, that it makes sense. He goes on to ponder the future of Fuller’s following its boardroom shake-up.
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Analysis & InsightGender pay gap reporting: Has progress been made?
With the deadline now passed for operators to report their gender pay data for the second year running, MCA takes a look at the numbers from last year to see how they compare.
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NewsGrind: 'We are an alcohol-led business now'
Grind, the genre-busting café, bar and restaurant group, has just made it three times a charm with an emphatic crowdfunded raise of £3.5m. As the stylish Insta-friendly operator opens its eleventh site in Broadgate Circle, Finn Scott-Delany catches up with founder David Abrahamovitch.
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NewsFuller’s restructure sees Swaine depart and Turner promoted
Fuller’s has announced a restructure following the sale of its beer business, which will see Jonathon Swaine leave his role as managing director of Fuller’s Inns in October.
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Analysis & Insight
Analysts Corner: Irvine-Fortescue on UK pubs & restaurants
Mark Irvine-Fortescue, who recently joined Stifel from Panmure Gordon, writes that in a lacklustre operating environment, pub and restaurant equity performance will be driven by companies’ ability to flex balance sheets, as the US investment bank relaunches coverage of the UK leisure sector.
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NewsFuller’s appoints new FD
Fuller’s has appointed Adam Councell as its new finance director, citing his experience with M&A activity and restructuring.
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NewsYoung swaps Fuller’s for St Austell
St Austell Brewery has hired Georgina Young as the new head brewer for Bath Ales.
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Fuller’s appoints ex-Caffe Nero director Jones to board
Fuller’s has appointed former Caffe Nero director and Zizzi managing director, Helen Jones, as a non-executive director.
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NewsStonegate triumphs at Publican Awards
Stonegate were the big winners in the Publican Awards 2019, taking several categories while boss Simon Longbottom was voted Business Leader of the Year.
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Analysis & InsightWe want to be together
With the wider issues facing the market, many believe the UK’s eating and drinking-out sector is ripe for consolidation. However, does it work for everyone involved and, in current conditions, is it a case of looking outside the box for the best partner for your business, asks AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith