All Liberation Group articles
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NewsButcombe Group delivers 9.8% growth in like-for-likes
Sales were up across all areas of the managed business, with drinks seeing the strongest lfl growth of +13% - boosted by the favourable weather, while food sales were up 8%, in the first half of the year
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NewsHospitality companies recognised in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
Popeyes, Wingstop, Butcombe Group, and Parogon Group were among the hospitality operators recognised for their people culture
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NewsButcombe Group managed pubs achieve biggest ever day of trade
The premium pub operator achieved 31% like-for-like sales growth on 30 March compared to Mother’s Day last year
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InterviewsButcombe Group seeks to build on festive momentum
The premium pub operator and brewer is doubling down on its experience-led offering, CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA
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NewsLiberation Group rebrands to Butcombe Group
The Butcombe brand has established itself as a leader in the premium pubs and drinks business, and is where the majority of growth is likely to come from
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NewsNew food & drink director at Liberation Group
The pub operator and brewer has appointed Alice Bower to the newly created role, in response to success in growing its food offer across the business
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News‘Hospitality has lost a legend’: tributes paid to Marc McGuigan
The former Liberation Group and Greene King director was praised for his love of pubs, beer, sport and family, for his great set of personal values, and for being an amazing mentor, advisor and friend to colleagues
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘All-day is a real opportunity for us’
CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA many pubs in the Liberation Group estate are having their trading days and hours extended, with an increased consumer demand for breakfast, brunch, small plates, and snacking
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NewsContinued strong performance for Liberation Group
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a like-for-like sales uplift of 6.4% in H1, with growth driven by its food offer, breakfast and brunch trade, and strong occupancy
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘Our growth is hard-earned’
CEO Jonathan Lawson speaks to MCA about double-digit growth in accommodation, prioritising quality over scale, and giving customers a reason to keep coming back, as the pub operator and brewer reports group revenues up 20%
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NewsLiberation Group to launch new premium offering
Butcombe Boutique Inns aims to provide a unique, personalised, home-from-home stay in some of the UK’s most desirable locations
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NewsButcombe Pubs & Inns reports record sales in March
The Liberation Group-owned business attributed strong sales to a bumper Mother’s Day weekend and the Cheltenham Festival
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NewsLiberation Group makes two senior appointments
Jayson Perfect, previously group managing director at the pub operator, has been appointed chief operating officer, whilst Jamie Queen, previously marketing director at Thomas Cook, will join Liberation Group as chief growth officer.
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NewsLiberation Group reports record FY turnover
The premium pub operator and brewer saw a record outperformance in the year ended January 2024, with revenue up 22.5% year-on-year to £147m and all divisions in growth
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NewsJayson Perfect appointed to Liberation Group board
The group managing director for pubs is promoted during an “exciting and important” period for the pub operator and brewer
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InterviewsLiberation Group looking for ‘coherent strategy’ from government
The pub operator and brewer is eager for stability and a strategy that “allows businesses to actually plan,” CEO Jonathan Lawson tells MCA
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Liberation Group appoints David Kelly as chair
Kelly will assist with the development of the group’s accommodation business, a key strategic objective for Liberation Group
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NewsLiberation Group reports strong first half
The group’s H1 2023 trading update saw overall like-for-like (lfl) sales up 8.1% within its managed pub estate, with accommodation performing particularly well
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘Drink is really coming back’
CEO Jonathan Lawson speaks to MCA about a return to pre-Covid drinking behaviours, driving higher EBITDA per pub, and enhancing the food and drink offer at the Cirrus Inns estate
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NewsLiberation Group sees strong start to year
The group reported sales in its UK managed pub estate were up 4.7%, for the 12 weeks to 22 April 2023, with Cirrus Inns now successfully integrated into its Butcombe Pubs and Inns business