All MCA Insight articles in January 2016 – Page 2
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News
Rhubarb to assess options
ECI Partners, the private-equity backer of Rhubarb, is believed to be close to appointing advisers to assess its options for the event caterer and restaurant operator
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Spice2Go rebranding as Slice Pizza
Indian takeaway group Spice2Go is rebranding as takeaway pizza concept Slice Pizza, M&C has learnt.
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Pizza Time wanting to add 10 stores to chain in 2016
Fledgling pizza chain Pizza Time is planning to add 10 sites to its six strong chain, M&C has learned.
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Analysis & Insight
The shape of things to come
Marketing expert Mark McCulloch takes a look at some of the trends likely to impact on the sector over the next few months, and warns that brands rushing to develop apps for their products may have to brace themselves for disappointment:
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Pernod Ricard acquires Monkey 47 gin
Pernod Ricard has acquired a majority share of the dry-gin brand Monkey 47.
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Coyote Ugly to open first UK site
Coyote Ugly – the Western-themed US bar chain – has announced its first UK site, in Cardiff.
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Greene King joins BHA
Greene King has announced that it is to join the British Hospitality Association.
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GK replaces as Marston’s as official beer of English cricket
Greene King has signed a five-year sponsorship deal to replace Marston’s as the official beer of English cricket.
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AG Barr expects Q4 sales above 2.5%
Soft drinks group AG Barr has said revenue in its fourth quarter to 30 January is expected to grow in excess of 2.5%.
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Draft House to open second City site
The Draft House, the London-based craft beer concept led by Charlie McVeigh, will open a second site in the City this spring, M&C has learnt.
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Deltic to carry out 15 refurbs next year
The Deltic Group is set to carry out 15 refurbishments in the next financial year, spending up to £9m, chief executive Peter Marks has told M&C.
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Tonkotsu plans two more sites following Notting Hill launch
Next week’s opening of a sixth Tonkostu site will be followed by two more openings from the Tsuru Sushi group, M&C understands.
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Som Saa secures permanent site
Som Saa, the Thai street food concept, will open its first permanent site in London’s Spitalfields in March
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Wagamama lines up further London flagship
Wagamama, the David Campbell-led chain, has lined up another flagship opening in central London
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Star reveals location of first managed site
Star Pubs & Bars has revealed the location of its first managed pub.
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Draft House sees January wet sales climb
Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh has said the Dry January effect on the pub trade is beginning to fade.
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Subuh steps down as Square Pie CEO
Nabil Subuh has stepped down as chief executive of Square Pie after just a year of leading the gourmet pie shop chain
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Benito’s Hat launches assisted-service style format
Benito’s Hat, the London-based restaurant chain, has launched new assisted service style in its suburban high street model
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Graffiti Spirits aims to roll out its concepts
Liverpool-based bar and restaurant operator Graffiti Spirits is planning a national roll out and also eyeing international opportunities.
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Diageo grows H1 sales in UK 3%
Diageo has reported net sales in the UK up 3% for the six months to 31 December with spirits and beer both in growth.