All Gail’s articles – Page 3
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NewsGail’s bolstered by continued top line growth
The artisan bakery chain reported turnover of £135m in FY23, with “healthy growth” in its established locations and c28 openings planned for FY24 as it continues expansion outside the Southeast
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘We have a good run ahead of us’
The artisan bakery chain estimates it has white space for between 300-500 sites in the UK, according to managing director Marta Pogroszewska
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Analysis & InsightMcWin could build cross-border Italian ‘super group’
Following McWin Capital Partners’ acquisition of Big Mamma - in a deal valuing the Italian restaurant group at £234m - MCA examines the fund’s background, investment strategy, and what it hopes to achieve with its portfolio of brands
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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NewsGail’s launches first loyalty programme
The artisan bakery will launch its first loyalty programme on 11 April, following the recent introduction of click and collect and expansion of its delivery services
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InterviewsGail’s Bakery boss is ready to rise to the occasion and sell more sourdough
A passion for fresh food has driven a former McKinsey consultant’s high street ambition, The Times reports
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Pizza Pilgrims, Leon, 200 Degrees, and more
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NewsGail’s plans to open 10 drive-thrus
The premium bakery chain is on the lookout for sites between 2,000 and 4,000 sq ft as it plans to open 10 drive-thrus this year
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NewsGail’s kickstarts Northwest rollout
The premium bakery chain has confirmed further openings in the Northwest, in Manchester and Altrincham, and will make its debut in Wilmslow next month
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NewsGail’s turnover driven by new openings
The premium bakery chain reported turnover of £62m for the five months ended February 2022 and £100m for the entire year, a 76% rise on the prior year
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NewsGail’s runs out of eggs
The upmarket chain is the latest chain to be hit by fallout from avian flu, according to The Telegraph
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NewsGail’s to debut in Northwest
Gail’s Bakery will open its first store in the Northwest in Wilmslow, Cheshire, in early 2023, with further locations to be announced in the new year
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NewsWhite Rabbit secures backing from McWin
The specialist hospitality incubator behind Island Poke and Kricket has raised an undisclosed, multimillion pound investment from the backer of Gail’s Bakery
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Shake Shack, Albert’s Schloss, Street Greek, Gail’s Bakery and more.
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NewsJust Eat adds London restaurants to platform
MeatLiquor, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi and Gail’s are now available on the food delivery app’s platform in the capital
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InterviewsGail’s to expand presence in north
The growing bakery chain is considering expansion up north, alongside changes in its supply chain to support expansion, MD Marta Pogroszewska has said
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Analysis & InsightCoffee shop, sandwich and bakery market to exceed 2019 value
Greggs, Costa, and Gail’s are expected to lead the growth in the value of the market segment in 2022, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsHenry McGovern: ‘Gail’s can be an iconic British brand’
The Gail’s Bakery chairman and AmRest founder tells MCA he believes there is scope to double or triple the the brand’s presence in the UK, following its Deal of the Year win at the Retailers’ Retailer Awards
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NewsVideo: Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022
Watch highlights from MCA’s prestigious annual awards held at The Guildhall last month, where leaders of the sector came together to celebrate for the first time in three years
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InterviewsGail’s: ‘Holy grail property deals are few and far between’
Competition for prime sites is strong, and unless you are offering something new you may miss out, says property director Brett Parker