All MCA Insight articles in January 2022 – Page 4
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NewsPlan B measures to end
It is hoped the end of restrictions will provide a consumer confidence boost after a bitterly disappointing Christmas for the sector
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NewsRevolution’s Christmas parties rebook for New Year
Despite seeing cancellations, Revolution Bars Group had a mostly strong second half of 2021, with like-for-like sales from July-November +14% versus two years ago.
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NewsDeliveroo caps off ‘excellent year of growth’
The company reported continued UK market share gains in Q4 2021, with transactions up 36% year-on-year
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OpinionDominic Walsh: A zest for life that belied 'veteran' status
Dominic Walsh looks back on the colourful character Jerry Brand, one of several ‘veterans’ the industry has recently bid a fond farewell to
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NewsCity Pub Group 2021 in line with expectations
January 2022 began slowly, but in the last 10 days the pub operator reported a “significant increase in trade” as consumer confidence returns
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NewsAnnouncement on restriction lifting expected today
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce the removal coronavirus restrictions, in England, later today – with the exception of face masks.
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NewsSales dip reaches double-digits in December
London was hit hard, with sales down 19% within the M25 – more than twice the 8% drop seen outside the motorway marker, according to the latest Coffer CGA Business Tracker.
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NewsJDW like-for-likes down +15% in Q2
JD Wetherspoons chairman Tim Martin said the company would be loss-making in H1, but hoped that the end of restrictions would contribute to a much stronger second half
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Analysis & InsightRoger Whiteside’s stewardship of Greggs hailed as ‘transformational’
Commentators speak to MCA about how the former Punch Taverns CEO turned Greggs into a national brand and worthy competitor of McDonald’s
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NewsScotland to lift majority of Omicron restrictions
Social distancing in hospitality and leisure venues and the requirement for table service-only will be scrapped from 5am on 24 January, but the work from guidance remains
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Analysis & InsightAverage spend down 30% in December
Average spend per head declined by 30.7% in the four weeks to 26 December, according to Lumina’s Intelligence’s latest Eating and Drinking Out Panel data.
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OpinionBuilding a fair and inclusive sector
The way forward lies in supporting the development of talent already within the sector, which will in turn attract more diverse talent to it, suggests Lorraine Copes, founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality
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NewsPoke House planning UK IPO
Italian poke restaurant chain Poke House is looking to list on the London markets as part of its plans to open 65 sites in the region over the next two years
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NewsConsumer confidence high despite Omicron
CGA data indicates more than two thirds (70%) now feel confident about visiting pubs, bars and restaurants - compared to 34% this time last year
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NewsMCA’s Food to Go Conference to return in March
This year’s conference features a stellar line up of speakers, including Itsu co-founder Julian Metcalfe, Leon MD Glenn Edwards and Caffè Nero CEO Will Stratton-Morris
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Analysis & InsightBoiling point: How the pandemic inflamed the sector’s mental health challenges
When an entire workforce is under intense stress, acknowledgement of vulnerability must come from the top, Helen Gilbert reports
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OpinionPeter Martin: Beware the diet hype
Is it all over for lab-produced meat substitutes? Judging by the way shares in Beyond Meat have tumbled of late you might think so, writes Peter Martin – but that’s not the full story
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NewsInn Collection secures £42m from OakNorth
The new capital will be used to refurbish 13 of the Inn Collection Group’s existing sites and to support the continued development of its current property portfolio.
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NewsCalls for Scottish restrictions to be scrapped
The loss of Christmas and Hogmanay in Scotland is estimated to have cost businesses more than £1bn, according to UKH
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NewsNew grants for City of London businesses
The £10m scheme aims to support retail, hospitality and leisure businesses that have been hit by Omicron restrictions