All Fuller’s articles – Page 9
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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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News
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.
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Opinion
The original start-up
Clive Chesser took the helm at the slimmed down and privatised Punch this summer. Here, he talks to James Wallin about the tied and Retail models, joint ventures, acquisitions and investment
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NewsFuller’s appoints interim FD
Fuller’s has announced the appointment of Deborah Stevenson as interim finance director, effective today.
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NewsCedar Dean Group launches investment and development property division
Cedan Dean Group has launched an investment and development division, called Cedar Dean Investments.
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Analysis & InsightApprenticeships: Is reform of the levy really the answer?
In his recent Budget statement, Chancellor Philip Hammond confirmed proposed changes to the Apprenticeship Levy, which the government hopes will help boost the dwindling number of sign-ups since its introduction in April 2017. But is reform of the levy really the answer, or should the sector be working better together to boost the profile of hospitality apprenticeships?
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NewsDark Star signs new lease on brewery
Dark Star Brewery, which was acquired by Fuller’s earlier this year has signed a new 10-year lease on its brewery in Partridge Green, Sussex.
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NewsChesser: ‘Laine can be a national beer brand’
Punch chief executive Clive Chesser has said he sees no reason why Laine Brew Co can’t become a national brand, as the group rolls out beers from its sister company across its estate.
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Analysis & InsightHappy hour for pub groups
Despite the noise surrounding the consumer sector, the pub M&A market is buoyant, with varied and competing investors alive to the attractions of the sector, according to AlixPartners’ Graeme Smith.