All articles by Georgi Gyton – Page 138
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Analysis & InsightFood to go continues to buck the trend
The food to go sector has continued to outperform the wider eating out market, with total visits up 6.4% year-on-year to 4.4 billion, according to MCA’s Food to Go Tracker Q2 2019.
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NewsSeafood Pub Company sees losses increase
Seafood Pub Company has reported a group loss after tax of £2.73m for the full-year to 31 December 2018, compared to a loss of £1.15m the previous year, after higher administrative expenses and cost of sales impacted profits.
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NewsContinued focus on Revolution as improvements start to pay off
Revolution Bar Group is to focus its site investment programme on Revolution in a bid to “revitalise” the brand, with 12 of its 15 upcoming refurbishment projects to be carried out at these sites, chief executive Rob Pitcher told MCA.
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NewsBolton Inns takes on third Star site as it looks to reach 15
West Midlands pub operator Bolton Inns has taken on its third site with Star Pubs & Bars as it looks to expand its footprint with five additional pubs in the next two to three years.
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NewsOssett Brewery appoints new MD for brewing arm
Ossett Brewery has appointed Alex Minett as managing director of its brewing company, as it gears up for the next stage of growth.
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NewsPizza Hut Delivery launches two versions of new fast casual concept
Pizza Hut Delivery has begun a national rollout of its ‘fast casual’ stores with the launch of two different formats.
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NewsPret rolls out coffee cup recycling scheme to majority of shops
Pret has expanded its coffee cup recycling scheme to more than 350 UK shops – almost 90% of its estate – following successful trials in London, Leeds and Glasgow.
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NewsCreams appoints new execs in readiness for growth
Dessert café Creams has made several new appointments to its executive leadership team as it readies itself for the next stage of growth.
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NewsBBPA appoints new chief executive
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has appointed Emma McClarkin as its new chief executive, replacing Brigid Simmonds who steps down on 11 October.
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NewsSpragg: ‘If you get your proposition right, you are going to win’
Despite the struggling seen in the casual dining sector, “if you get your proposition right, you are going to win”, believes James Spragg, chief executive, Casual Dining Group.
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NewsElysium looks to expand Pavilion concept with two sites in pipeline
Elysium Group has acquired two further sites for the expansion of its pan-Pacific concept Pavilion Lounge & Restaurant.
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NewsGusto launches virtual pizza brand
Gusto Italian has launched a virtual pizza delivery brand called Pizza Repubblica from its Leeds restaurant on Greek Street.
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Analysis & InsightSavoury up and sweet down as bakery sees drop in overall occasions
The total number of bakery occasions fell by 1% in the second quarter of 2019, with sweet items seeing a dip in popularity and savoury products on the rise, according to MCA’s Bakery & Sandwich Tracker.
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NewsShepherd Neame to maintain c.£10m capex in pub estate
Shepherd Neame will continue to invest c.£10m per year in its pub estate on a long-term basis, chief executive Jonathan Neame has told MCA.
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NewsCamerons launches new look for Head of Steam
Camerons Brewery has unveiled a new logo and design for its The Head of Steam pub group. The new look will be launched at its latest venue, on Park Row in Leeds, which opens tomorrow (27 September).
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OpinionWoods: ‘Proper innovation can be a game-changer for growth’
Innovation is not just about developing new things, it’s about developing things that customers actually want – and there is a big difference, according to Emma Woods, chief executive of Wagamama.
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NewsManaged pubs achieve strong lfls for Shepherd Neame
Shepherd Neame has achieved strong like-for-like (lfl) sales grow for both its managed and tenanted pub division but brewing and brands drove group turnover down over the full-year.
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NewsMamma Dough opens sixth south London site
Sourdough pizza business Mamma Dough has opened its sixth site, in South Norwood.
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NewsAdmiral acquires 150-strong pub portfolio from Star
Admiral Taverns has confirmed it has reached an agreement to acquire a portfolio of 150 tenanted community pubs form Star Pubs & Bars.
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NewsF&B continues to perform well for Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury has said the West End remains a busy area with its food, beverage, leisure and retail occupiers reporting, on average, year-on-year sales growth for the quarter to 30 June 2019.