All MCA Insight articles in July 2021 – Page 7
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NewsDeliveroo expect return to pre-Covid volumes
Deliveroo saw a huge surge in orders in the second quarter and has increased its expectations.
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NewsFuller’s ‘perfectly placed’ to benefit from return to normal life
Fuller’s has hailed a resilient performance after seeing its revenues fall by 77% in a year dominated by lockdowns.
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NewsPieology to land in UK
US pizza business Pieology is taking its fast-casual customisable pizza brand to British shores.
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NewsA new crop of tech jobs at Deliveroo
Deliveroo has announced plans to create 400 new high-skilled technology jobs to support growth and focus on key projects, as well as developed new in-app features.
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NewsFriska sold in pre-pack
Bristol café and quick-service restaurant chain Friska has been sold in two tranches after entering administration on Monday.
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NewsTributes paid to former Marston’s chairman David Thompson
The former chairman of Marston’s David Thompson, described by colleagues as a man of “tremendous intellect and vigour”, has died aged 67.
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NewsTen Entertainment hails 'return to profitability'
Ten Entertainment Group (TEG) has hailed “a return to cash generation and profitability” after reopening on 17 May.
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News‘Brand love remains strong’ at Wahaca
Despite a difficult year, Wahaca believes that the brand’s focus on sustainabilty, quality and value gives it a competitive edge and puts it in a strong position relative to its peers.
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NewsJDW expects sales to return to 2019 levels
J D Wetherspoon has reported like-for-like sales were down 14.6% between 17 May-4 July.
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InterviewsMcMullen: Freehold model worked well during Covid
The freehold market proved a safe haven for McMullen & Sons during the pandemic thanks to investors choosing to keep their cash in pub assets.
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The ConversationVoluntary face masks a ‘welcome step back towards normality’
The latest edition of The Conversation featured discussion around the topic of face masks. Now that face masks are voluntary rather than mandatory, what does this mean for staff and customers alike?
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NewsCity Pub Group: ‘We don’t want a free-for-all’
City Pub Group chairman Clive Watson will continue to encourage masks, social distancing and table service to “avoid a scrum at the bar” after July 19.
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NewsRecruitment drive launches in Scotland
A new recruitment drive for the hospitality and tourism sectors in Scotland has been launched with backing from UKHospitality.
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NewsSpread-booking ‘could cost sector millions’
A new “spread-booking” trend could cost restaurant operators £6.2m in lost revenue by the time Covid restrictions are lifted later this month.
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NewsMarston’s appoints Lupino to CFO
Marston’s has promoted Hayleigh Lupino to chief financial officer, effective from 3 October.
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Analysis & InsightRestrictions drag on drinks sales
Latest data from CGA shows the impact table service, social distancing and limits on group size are having on drink sales in pubs and restaurants.
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Analysis & InsightSelf-isolation a ‘major unresolved issue’
The issue of staff being required to self-isolate after being pinged by the NHS app remains a major unresolved issue, but is subject to high-level discussions with government, MCA’s The Conversation has heard.
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Analysis & InsightAn end to the ‘greatest crisis our sector has ever faced’
The hospitality industry breathed a collective sigh of relief after the prime minister confirmed yesterday evening the end of Covid restrictions in England on 19 July subject to a final decision next week.
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Analysis & InsightGood weather boosts eating out
Following the reopening of dine-in hospitality consumer participation has increased, thanks to a rise in visit frequency. In the four weeks to 13 June 2021 pubs and restaurants have been the main beneficiaries of this trend, gaining channel share and driving up average spend.
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NewsWetherspoon staff call for bank holiday pay boost
Thousands of staff at JD Wetherspoon are reported to have joined a campaign calling for extra pay for working bank holidays.