All MCA Insight articles in July 2026 – Page 7
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NewsTikTok Shop expands into alcohol sales despite age concerns
The ecommerce giant is trialling alcohol sales amid scrutiny over whether it is doing enough to prevent young people using it, The Times reports
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NewsOur pub could have been cracking. But Stonegate ruined our lives
The Times reports that ramshackle properties and eyewatering fees left even experienced publicans in despair, tenants have told the Pubs Code Adjudicator
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NewsBrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’
The Information Commissioner’s Office, which regulates data privacy, has been asked to look into how James Watt got the data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join his buy-back bid, The Guardian reports
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NewsWetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday, The Standard reports
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NewsGolden era or overcapacity: Why London’s private members’ club boom might end in bust
As a £100m venue opens its doors in London, does it herald a golden era for clubs — or a doomed bubble?, asks The Standard
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NewsPoolhouse raises $55m in new funding round
Led by Bluestone Equity Partners, the financing values the startup at more than $100m and will fund international expansion, The New York Times reports
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NewsChick-fil-A to open first UK drive-thru near Glasgow
The American QSR chain, which trades from two locations in England and two in Northern Ireland, is set to take over a former KFC unit in Hamilton’s Palace Grounds Retail Park
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OpinionThe biggest marketing mistake hospitality is making? Ignoring Facebook
Somewhere along the way, Facebook has become the platform marketers almost seem embarrassed to admit they still use. Yet it is still the biggest and potentially the best marketing lever to pull, Mark McCulloch writes
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NewsMCA’s Innovation Conference returns on 8 October
Hospitality operators already on the programme include Bill’s, WatchHouse, Azzurri Group, Heartwood Group, Five Guys and Nightcap. Save 10% by booking your early bird tickets before the 31 July.
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NewsBlack Sheep Coffee secures new development agreement for North West
The growing franchise coffee shop operator has secured a development agreement with Yoloways Group for a minimum of nine new sites across North Wales and Cheshire
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NewsBrewDog appoints new director of bars
Former director at London restaurant and pub group Soltaire, Gemma Hampton-Stone will lead the Tilray Brands-owned business’ bars in the UK and Europe
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NewsBurnham must recognise hospitality as ‘vital partner’ in growth economy
UKHospitality welcomes the new Prime Minister’s commitment to the economy and supporting young people into work but calls on him to recognise the boost the sector could bring with the right support.
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InterviewsMcDonald’s CEO: ‘Franchisees are gatekeepers of the culture I want’
Lauren Schultz believes the business acted “as swiftly and robustly” as it could in terms of the training it rolled out following allegations of sexual harassment, racism and bullying in its restaurants
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NewsFuller’s sees improved like-for-like performance for the year to date
Executive chairman Simon Emeny said he was delighted with Fuller’s consistent progress and strong operational performance this year, with the group benefiting from the warm weather and World Cup activity.
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NewsMarston’s sees like-for-like sales decline
Despite a 1.6% decline in like-for-like sales over the past 42 weeks, the 1,300 strong pub business reported excellent sales growth in its new pub formats, with sports bar concept Grandstand “the standout performer”.
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Analysis & InsightHow AI can give time back to operators
The expectation that AI will miraculously boost margins and returns has been replaced with realism as its potential impact becomes more widely understood