All MCA Insight articles in January 2015 – Page 5
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Analysis & Insight
Scotch Whisky sector worth £5bn
The Scotch Whisky Association has piled the pressure on the Government to introduce a 2% duty cut by releasing research stressing the wider economic impact of whisky production.
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NewsCamerons ‘well positioned for growth’ after tackling debt
Camerons, the Hartlepool-based brewer and pub operator, has said FY2014 saw the company emerge from a period focussed on debt reduction to a position where it can realise its growth strategy.
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Gail’s appoints new ops director
Gail’s, the artisan bakery chain backed by Luke Johnson, has appointed AJ Steer, formerly of Jamie’s Italian, as its new operations director, M&C Report understands.
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mda acquires POS Direct
Drinks industry marketing firm mda says its acquisition of POS Direct means it now supports over 90% of the UK market, with a combined portfolio including Heineken, Diageo, C&C Group, Bacardi Brown Forman, and Molson Coors.
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Polaris secures Enterprise, Phoenix and Bulldog contracts
Hospitality technology provider Polaris has secured contracts worth more than £200k with Enterprise Inns, Phoenix Pub Group and Bulldog Hotel Group
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NewsThree more sign to Broadgate Circle
Broadgate Circle, the £20m development adjacent to Liverpool Street Station, has fully pre-let all but two units
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NewsRandall & Aubin plans international franchise
The managing director of acclaimed Soho seafood restaurant Randall & Aubin has told M&C Report he is in talks to launch a franchise in the UK and abroad.
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G1 appoints new ops director
G1 Group, the Scottish leisure operator led by Stefan King, has appointed Mike Horan, formerly of Ha Ha Bar & Grill and The Living Room, as its new operations director, M&C Report has learnt.
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NewsNew Moon lays out expansion plans
The New Moon Pub Company, the venture led by Paul Newman and David Mooney, is planning to open a further three Liverpool venues after securing its first site in the city
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NewsTim Martin responds to Rob Willock riposte
Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, has written an open letter to Rob Willock, group editor of M&C Report and editor of the Publican’s Morning Advertiser, in response to his article last week.
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NewsRobinson’s: First managed house is evolutionary step
William Robinson, joint managing director of Robinsons, has hailed the company’s return to managed pubs as the “next evolutionary step in our history”.
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NewsEd’s strengthens property team
Ed’s Easy Diner, the Andrew Guy-led chain, has strengthened its property team with the appointment of former Little Chef property director Chris Cotton as its new property and development manager, M&C Report understands.
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NewsWahaca closes in on City site
Wahaca, the Capricorn Ventures-backed Mexican street food concept, is closing in on a further site in central London, in Bishopsgate, M&C Report understands.
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Analysis & Insight
Hospitality sector struggles to retain managers
High staff turnover is cited is being blamed for a lack of skilled managers in the hospitality and tourism sectors, a new report suggests
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Britvic reports revenue down 1.4% in UK
Soft drinks company Britvic has reported revenue down 0.4% year on year for the 12 weeks to 21 December, driven by volume decline of 0.3%.
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Analysts: Marston’s remains in positive territory
Analysts have responded to Marston’s trading update this morning, with Douglas Jack, of Numis, reiterating his Buy recommendation.
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Brighton's Flour Pot set to expand
The Flour Pot, an artisan bakery café in Brighton, has secured its second cafe site on Elm Grove, which is set to be its first residential model, M&C Report has learnt
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Deliveroo launches Manchester service
Deliveroo, the online food delivery platform, has launched its service in Manchester marking its third UK city behind London and Brighton
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Foxcroft & Ginger takes pop-up site
Foxcroft & Ginger, an artisan café-bakery concept is opening a pop-up site at London’s Old Street station a year after opening its second site in London’s Whitechapel
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Viva Brazil to open in Birmingham; exits Aberdeen
Viva Brazil, the Brazilian steakhouse restaurant and bar concept, is opening a fourth site in Birmingham later this year and is trading well across its sites despite closing its Aberdeen restaurant, M&C Report has learnt