All Fuller’s articles – Page 9
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Abokado appoints first MD
Abokado, has appointed its first ever managing director – Kara Alderin – as it gears up for further growth.
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OpinionMind the gap
Mental health support for employees has gone from being a rarity to an integral part of a company’s people culture in just a few short years. Jo Bruce looks at the different ways in which operators are focussing on the wellbeing of their employees. Including contributions from Wagamama, New World Trading Company, BrewDog and M Restaurants, among others
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NewsEmeny joins WH Smith board
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has joined the board of WH Smith as a non-executive director.
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WBB acquires City Pub site in Oxford
West Berkshire Brewery, the David Bruce-led group, has taken on its first wholly-owned pub, MCA has learnt.
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NewsEverards on symbiotic bond between pub estate and brewery
MCA talks to Everards managing director, Stephen Gould, on the back of its most recent financial results, with pub like-for-like sales up 2% in the year to 30 September 2018 and 2.5% in the year to date. He discusses consolidation in the beer market; why the managed pub model may be creaking and how smart operators are investing in occasions.
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NewsTim Martin hits back at Owen Jones’ claims
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has hit back at accusations levelled at him in chaotic interview with Guardian journalist Owen Jones last month.
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NewsAnalysts corner: JP Morgan on Fuller’s
JP Morgan analysts have given their views on the learnings from Fuller’s sale of its beer company to Asahi, including a read-across from the Fuller’s deal to a scenario where Marston’s or Greene King might consider selling their brewing assets.
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NewsBrewers in ‘squeezed middle’ urge rates reform
The Coalition of Small Brewers has accused SIBA of seeking to block meaningful reform of Small Breweries’ Relief.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Berenberg on Fuller’s
Following the news last week that Fuller’s is to sell the entirety of its beer business to Asahi in a £250m deal, analysts at Berenberg have compiled their thoughts on the ‘surprise’ announcement, and suggest the sale will give them significant firepower for acquisitions.
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NewsFuller’s to sell beer business to Asahi for £250m
Fuller’s has agreed to sell the entirety of its beer business to Asahi for £250m.
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NewsRROTY 2019 finalists announced
The finalists for the Retailers’ Retailer of the Year Awards have been announced, including multiple nominations for Stonegate, The Restaurant Group and New World Trading Company (NWTC), among others.
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NewsTaucher takes on The Waverley Arms
Former Fuller’s, Faucet Inns and Livelyhood Venues manger Douglas Taucher has taken on the The Waverley Arms in Nunhead, south London.
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NewsScrapping of settled status fee welcomed by sector
The Government’s decision to scrap the fee for EU workers in the UK seeking settled status has been welcomed by the industry.
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NewsAnalysts corner: Berenberg on pubs
On the back of varied performance by the multiple pub operators last year, Berenberg lays out its key areas of focus in the sector this year and looks at how the pub chains might fare.
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Young’s, Brasserie Bar Co and Oakman pledge to support EU staff
Further operators have joined Carluccio’s in supporting its non-British EU employees to apply for settled status.
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Analysis & InsightThat was the year that was in M&A
This year has been far from the barren 12 months many predicted for sector M&A activity. Strong businesses with good management teams have continued to generate significant interest, especially in the drinks-led sector. AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith reflects on the major deals and themes that emerged.
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Analysis & InsightA step in the right direction
With Brexit threatening to worsen the already difficult process of finding staff, some operators are looking to alternative resource pools. Georgi Gyton spoke to businesses using hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away about how the process works and the benefits of giving people a second chance.
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Analysis & InsightNever want to get cosy
There is an addiction to providing genuine hospitality that runs right through the continuing success of café/bar concept Loungers, that makes sure it continues to generate standout year-on-year performance. A laser-like focus on providing value-for-money, authentic community engagement and a “home-from-home” proposition, have become key calling cards for the Nick Collins-led business, but with talk of a possible IPO resurfacing, what will the City make of this regional success story, asks Mark Wingett.
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NewsFuller’s evaluating scope for Bel & Dragon brand
Fuller’s chief executive Simon Emeny has told MCA the group is now evaluating the potential for the Bel & The Dragon brand – including possible conversions within the Fuller’s managed estate.
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NewsFuller’s H1 managed lfls up 4.1%
Fuller’s has reported like-for-like sales (lfls) in its managed portfolio up 4.1% in the six months to 29 September.