All MCA Insight articles in January 2017 – Page 8
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British Land reports ‘positive’ third quarter
British Land has reported on a ‘positive’ third quarter in which it said footfall and sales growth continued to outperform industry benchmarks and it disposed of more non-core assets.
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Big Easy & STK’s Edinburgh openings in doubt
The proposed openings of the Big Easy and STK at the St Andrew’s Square development in Edinburgh have been thrown in to doubt
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Innis & Gunn appoints new FD
Scottish brewer and pub operator Innis & Gun has appointed Esther Binnie as its new finance director.
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UberEats strengthens team ahead of Manchester launch
UberEats is gearing up to launch in Manchester as it strengthens to its team to roll out across the UK, MCA has learnt.
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SIBA argues against review of small brewer duty relief
SIBA, the Society of Independent Brewers, has voiced concerns about renewed calls for a review of progressive beer duty.
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Red Mist acquires Odiham pub
Red Mist Leisure has acquired its eighth pub – after securing a site in Odiham, Hampshire.
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Starbucks Clapham freehold sells for £4.6m
A private Irish investor has acquired a Starbucks site in Clapham Junction for £4.6m, representing a 4% yield
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Analysis & Insight
Thinking the unthinkable
After a spate of terrorist attacks in public places across Europe in the past year, it is more important than ever before that operators are prepared for the worst. John O’Hara of Finch Insurance discusses the steps all operators should be taking to think the unthinkable
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Winnicott pubs placed on the market
The future of the Winnicott Group has been thrown into doubt after the majority of its London-based pub estate was placed on the market
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New BrewDog MD has ‘huge plans for 2017’
BrewDog co-founder James Watt has explained to MCA why Gareth Bath has been promoted to the newly created role of managing director UK & International.
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Revolution H1 lfls up 2%
Revolution Bars Group has this morning reported a 2% rise in like-for-like sales in the 26 weeks to 31 December 2016
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Analysis & Insight
Festive lfls growth outstripped 2015
Like-for-like sales growth across pubs and restaurants for the festive period outstripped last year, with a 2.2% uplift.
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City Pub Co “last bastion” of EIS-funded pubcos
City Pub Co chairman Clive Watson has told MCA he expects the group to reach 35 sites by September, as he gears up for a new acquisition “on the fringes of the City”.
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Ivy Collection turnover tops £20m
The Ivy Collection saw turnover increase from £6m in 2015 to £22.3m in the year to 31 July 2016
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Page: Putney Beach has raised over £2m
David Page has told MCA that his new private investment vehicle Putney Beach has now raised over £2m
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PizzaExpress lines up Soho site for Firezza
PizzaExpress is in talks to take a site in London’s Soho for what is believed will be a restaurant version of Firezza
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Punch shareholders to vote on Heineken bid next month
Punch shareholders will vote on the Heineken/Patron bid for the company at a meeting on 10 February, the group has revealed.
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Lucky Voice seeks further UK expansion and Dubai launch
Karaoke bar group, Lucky Voice, has said it is to expand into the Middle East, starting with a franchise launch in Dubai.
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Sushi Shop to double UK estate this year
Sushi Shop, the food-to-go and delivery concept, is to double its UK estate this year, MCA understands.
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Westerham Brewery founder takes on second pub
Westerham Brewery founder Nick Naismith has secured his second pub with the lease of Castle Inn, in Chiddingstone, Kent.