All MCA Insight articles in May 2013 – Page 6
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NewsCouncils 'too slow to adapt to change' on high streets
A Government minister has accused some local authorities of being “too slow to adapt to change” on the high streets and permit change of use of premises.
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OpinionHelping others to help us
Supporting those with disabilities or those who face other challenges in gaining employment is a fantastic benefit to a company, says Sarah Williamson, JD Wetherspoon’s senior recruitment & training manager.
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News
Britvic to combine GB and Ireland business
Britvic has announced plans to create a combined Great Britain and Ireland business under a single leadership team, which will see the closure of two factories in Britain and a warehouse in Northern Ireland.
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Opinion
Little Chef brand set to disappear
The iconic restaurant brand could disappear from the UK’s roadsides after a number of potential buyers indicated that they may want to rebrand the 83-strong business.
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News
Most chains have good hygiene standards
Major high street restaurant and retail chains generally have good food hygiene standards, although La Tasca and Little Chef were found to have had low ratings in more than 10% of outlets, a survey from Which? shows.
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Weekend Press
Weekend press round-up, 25-27 May
Please see below our roundup of this weekend’s newspapers: Pubs Britain’s pubs face lost decade The pub industry faces a lost decade with sales unlikely to hit 2007 levels for at least another five years despite the government’s efforts to reduce the cost of beer in the latest budget. Tightened ...
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News
TRG confirms next four C2C openings
The Restaurant Group has confirmed the next four locations for its fledgling US-style restaurant format Coast to Coast.
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NewsNeame: code threatens sector confidence
Pub industry confidence, boosted after the scrapping of the beer duty escalator, is being put at risk by the uncertainty surrounding statutory regulation in the tenanted model, says Jonathan Neame.
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CAU eyes Blackheath opening
CAU is believed to be close to securing a fourth site and first in London, in Blackheath.
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Wharfedale launches loyalty scheme
Yorkshire brewer and pub operator Wharfedale launches loyalty scheme.
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Molson Coors to sell some wholesale assets
Molson Coors is to sell some of its wholesale operations to Manchester-based drinks wholesaler LWC Drinks for an undisclosed sum, M&C Report has learnt.
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Analyst positive on SABMiller
Leading analyst Anthony Geard has reiterated his Hold recommendation for SABMiller, the global brewer, following its full-year results this week, saying the “overall feel” of its results is “very solid” despite falling marginally short of his estimates. Geard, of Investec, increased his Target Price to “reflect some FX moves and ...
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Fourth launches business data software
Fourth has launched new software that it says will “revolutionise” how business leaders analyse and understand their businesses.
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ALMR's apprenticeship funding plea
Take-up of apprenticeships in the pub sector is lower than elsewhere in hospitality because the funding available is significantly lower, the ALMR warns.
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Ofcom urges review of alcohol advertising rules
Ofcom, the communications watchdog, has asked the UK’s advertising regulators to review the rules that limit children’s exposure to alcohol advertising on TV.
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Purity's beer bar venture secures first site
The craft beer bar venture formed by Warwickshire-based Purity Brewing Company has secured its first site, M&C Report has learnt.
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Interviews
Five-minute Friday interview
M&C Report talks to Stephen Oliver of Marston’s Beer Company about his best investment, the best piece of advice he’s ever received and identifies the person who has had the most influence in his career.