All Innovation & Trends articles – Page 4
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InterviewsWahaca: ‘We are in an environment that is innovate or die’
CEO Gemma Glasson told MCA’s Innovation Conference she is exploring opportunities around retail and grab-and-go to help drive growth, speaking alongside WatchHouse’s Caroline Ottoy and Tom James of Bill’s
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NewsSubway unveils blueprint to fuel EMEA growth
The sandwich giant has revealed a new look and brand proposition aimed at supporting plans to double its footprint across Europe, the Middle East and Africa within five years
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NewsAI tools driving almost one fifth of decisions on eating out
Many consumers are already using AI tools, such as ChatGPT, to help them plan visits to hospitality venues, with 50% considering adopting them into their decision-making process, according to a new report
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OpinionWhy the KFC and Doritos tie-up makes complete sense
The launch of Doritos Loaded across 27 European markets is bold, messy and almost scientifically designed for TikTok — and it perfectly illustrates why brand collaborations are having a moment
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NewsCreams Café launches Cineworld kiosk format
The dessert brand plans to open the new format in five cinemas across the UK by the end of 2026
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NewsPizzaExpress to debut food-to-go range at Thorpe Park
Launching in partnership with Merlin Entertainments and Aramark, the hot single portion pizzas will be served from a branded PizzaExpress Airstream at Thorpe Park’s Halloween Fright Nights this month.
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Analysis & InsightFrom matcha to the ‘coffee cinema’: inside Costa’s next phase of growth
Having returned to profit and put speculation over its future behind it, Costa is betting on innovation, store redesigns and younger consumers to maintain its size advantage in a rapidly evolving coffee market
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NewsPubs and restaurants brought to market up 22%
More than 360 pubs and restaurants were brought to market through the property agent in the first eight months of 2026, up 22% on the same period last year
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NewsUKHospitality unveils high street blueprint
The trade body’s Placemaking report sets out 33 recommendations for government and local authorities to reduce ‘the costly and burdensome red-tape holding hospitality businesses back’
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Analysis & InsightA bitter pill for restaurants to swallow? How GLP-1s are impacting the eating out market
With more UK adults now on weight loss drugs than classed as vegetarian or vegan, operators are overhauling their menus with an emphasis on smaller, high-protein and fibre-rich options
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Analysis & InsightCrossing the pond: What America’s restaurant invasion tells us about Britain’s next opportunity
Queues and social media hype may launch a restaurant brand, but only a transferable operating model delivers lasting success. As US imports battle for share in Britain, a growing number of UK operators could find the greater opportunity lies across the Atlantic.
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NewsCosta returns to operating profit as sales top £1.29bn
The coffee shop chain said revenue growth was driven by ncreased transactions, pricing and sales mix initiatives and expansion across its UK estate
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Weekend PressDeliveroo to roll out food delivery robots in the UK
The delivery giant will soon use autonomous couriers for takeaways and groceries in some parts of Britain, according to The Times
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NewsSport boosts Market Halls summer of growth
The food hall operator benefited from robust food and drink sales, increased corporate bookings, growth of its competitive socialising concept Games Hall, and a packed programme of seasonal sporting events
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InterviewsShepherd Neame sees ‘encouraging trends’ in accommodation business
Jonathan Neame tells MCA the group’s coastal inns and hotels saw ‘incredibly strong demand’ over the summer, accelerating plans to invest in and upgrade its rooms
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Analysis & InsightCan McDonald’s new strategy re-energise growth?
The fast food giant is looking to gain market share in chicken and beverages, defends its leadership in beef, while invest in its restaurants and AI operating system
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NewsSharp’s Brewery to close with up to 40 redundancies
Molson Coors has confirmed Sharp’s Brewery in Cornwall will close at the end of 2026, with up to 40 roles at risk
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NewsGreggs to consolidate manufacturing with 740 job losses
The bakery chain delivered 7.7% sales growth in Q3 of 2026, supported by the successful launch of new products and more settled weather in August and September
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NewsHarts Group unveils details of new concept
The London-based group has confirmed its Parrillan restaurant in Borough Yards has closed and will relaunch in November under an all-day Spanish concept called Los Primos
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OpinionLimited time offers: too much of a good thing?
Valuable innovation strengthens what a brand is already famous for. Poor innovation sends a business chasing whichever flavour is trending that week, and distracts from the products that customers buy every day