All Interview articles – Page 5
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Analysis & Insight
Hayes: Craft beer has been mis-sold and is losing appeal
The term craft beer is losing its appeal with customers who have been ‘mis-sold’ by corporations and poor operators, Craft Beer Co founder Martin Hayes has told M&C.
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Analysis & Insight
Hard work pays off for Lounger
Dedication to the job has helped Will Morris climb the work ladder to the position of operations manager for Loungers in Bournemouth. Ruth Williams finds out how the winner of M&C’s Rising Star for operations (restaurants), has done so at such a young age and in which direction he sees the hospitality sector going in the future.
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with... David Abrahamovitch: Grind & Co
M&C takes five minutes to talk to David Abrahamovitch, co-founder of Grind & Co., which recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to expand across London and establish its own roastery, about growing Grind to meet the demand for high-quality coffee
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Analysis & Insight
Back on track… probably
Carlsberg chief executive James Lousada admits that the company took its eye off the ball, losing sight of the brand’s strength, but tells Mark Wingett how concentrating on its ‘bread and butter’ is set to make 2015 a pivotal year for the business
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Analysis & Insight
Wet is the new dry
Amber Taverns has made a mockery of the industry adage that pubs need to serve food to succeed. James Wallin spoke to the founders to find out how they kept faith with the old-fashioned wet-led boozer
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Analysis & Insight
Spirit in the Tye
As Mike Tye nears the end of his time at Spirit Pub Company, Phil Mellows finds out about what he’s achieved, his hopes for the merger with Greene King and his chances of playing more golf
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Interviews
Five-minute interview: Steve Holmes – Ask/Zizzi
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Steve Holmes, chief executive of The Azzurri Group, owner of ASK Italian and Zizzi, about securing good sites, the challenge of recruiting good staff and cooking pasta in a kettle!
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Opinion
The Leon King
One of the UK’s most influential restaurant chains is finally gearing up for serious growth and intends to build a healthy presence outside its London heartland within the next few years. Joe Lutrario talks to John Vincent about the story behind Leon
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with… Mark Robson, Red Mist Leisure
This week, M&C Report takes five minutes with Mark Robson, managing director of Red Mist Leisure – the Surrey-based managed pub operator.
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Analysis & Insight
Time to Thai down the number one spot
Thai Leisure Group wants to be recognised as the best in its field in the UK. The way the tide has turned when it comes to gaining finance in this competitive sector had led to the company’s desire to open more restaurants. Mel Flaherty finds out more
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Analysis & Insight
Life in the fast Lanes
After reinvigorating Chicago Leisure, Christian Rose did not take long to find his next challenge – and is currently undertaking a root-and-branch review of All Star Lanes. He talks about his hectic first few months and his excitement at the possibilities that lie ahead
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with... Peter Furness-Smith: McMullen's
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Peter Furness-Smith, chief executive of McMullen’s, about the importance of training and which restaurant consistently offers a great customer experience
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Analysis & Insight
A view from the next generation
In the first of a new series, Ruth Williams talks to the winners of the Rising Stars awards for an insight into what the next generation of industry leaders think about this crucial sector.
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Analysis & Insight
Setting up open goals
Just two years on from launch, BT Sport has secured exclusive rights to football’s top European competitions. Mike Berry talks to director, commercial customers, Bruce Cuthbert about how the company will make the case for pubs to switch on to its service
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Opinion
Mixing markets takes Brains
As Coffee#1 reaches the milestone of its 50th store, SA Brain chief executive Scott Waddington talks about what pubs can learn from coffee shops but why the company is certainly not seeking to emulate Whitbread
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with... Richard Cooper; The Stable
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Richard Cooper, founder of The Stable Bar and Restaurants, about animals in marketing and the impact the death of retail will have.
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Opinion
Commitment to the reign of Spain
Iberica restaurants managing director Fernandez Pardo believes Spain and the UK has something in common – neither is particularly good at selling its own products.
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Analysis & Insight
Five minutes with... Alex Salussolia - Glendola Leisure
M&C Report takes five minutes to talk to Alex Salussolia, managing director of Glendola Leisure, about engaging with employees and disengaging with marketing campaigns
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Analysis & Insight
Why the sector needs more 'lion riders'
New World Trading Company managing director Chris Hill was named one of the sector’s rising stars at this year’s Retailers Retailer Awards. He talks to James Wallin about his path to success and how he has grown NWTC into a national force
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Analysis & Insight
Borg-Neal: Industry needs to unite over VAT demands
Oakman Inns chief executive Peter Borg-Neal has said there is no way the new Conservative Government will support a cut in VAT on alcohol sales.