All MCA Insight articles in May 2022 – Page 9
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InterviewsCreams planning to ‘turbo charge’ expansion
The dessert café business believes there are 500 viable locations in the UK, with growth targeted in the north and other regional cities, MD Othman Shoukat told MCA
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NewsCreams CEO to step down as Pistachio Holdings increases share
The reshuffle in ownership structure will see Adam Mani take up the role of chief innovation officer, while Balal Aqil will become an advisor
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NewsTim Martin: ‘Oldies like me won’t stay in forever’
The Wetherspoon chairman told MCA sales growth at Lloyds was being driven by younger consumers less concerned about Covid
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NewsEmma Woods joins Huel
The former Wagamama CEO joins the growing nutritional company as an independent non-executive director
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NewsDomino’s reports strong trading in first quarter
The pizza operator credited its integrated supply chain, new openings and first national price campaign in several years for driving sales growth
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NewsJET board turmoil over ‘personal misconduct’ claims
Just Eat Takeaway’s COO is under investigation and its chair will step down following investor pressure
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NewsPret reveals next stage of Pret Perks
With a major marketing campaign planned, the scheme will introduce more enhanced personalisation, targeted promotion to add and retain subscribers, and deeper alignment with Pret’s brand values, MCA’s Hostech heard.
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NewsIncipio Group secures investment for expansion
The group said it would take its “differentiated and scalable destination offerings” to other parts of London
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NewsStonegate unveils new premium division
The Chapter Collection will focus on premium food-led pubs initially in London, with the Clerk & Well the first to open under the division
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Analysis & InsightFridays: ‘We use data to remove friction’
The removal of transactional aspects of employees’ jobs enables them to focus on enhancing the overall guest experience, CTO Erica Livermore told Hostech
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Analysis & InsightCorbin & King: ‘Our data journey was not joined up’
The London-based restaurant group has been working to ensure that what guests experience from its digital communications matches the personalised experience on the floor
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NewsIn pictures: MCA’s Hostech conference 2022
Itsu’s chief customer officer Neil Miller, Pret’s chief global digital officer Sarah Venning and KFC’s chief technology officer Jatin Chandwani presented at the conference
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NewsHawksmoor ends At Home business
The nationwide meal kit business, which was describes as a “source of pride” at the business, launched in the summer of 2020 during the first lockdown
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Analysis & InsightSlow and steady: Greene King shows signs of recovery
The group reported strong trading in the second half of the year, but like-for-likes have been slower to bounce back post-pandemic
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NewsGreggs urges Sunak to ‘cut the shop tax’
The Retail Jobs Alliance is calling for a cut in business rates for retail premises, which could be paid for by a new online sales tax
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NewsWetherspoon faces ‘considerable pressure on costs’
The pub company reported like-for-like sales in Q3 were down 4%, though said sales were improving
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NewsCheeky Chicos joins Elephant Park
Opening on Ash Avenue, it will be the fusion brand’s fourth restaurant, with a 1,900 sq ft unit
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NewsBrewDog to ‘completely change how bars operate’
The “radically new business model” will see bar hourly staff benefit from a 50/50 profit share, while salaried staff will receive £120,000 worth of shares over four years
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Analysis & InsightOn-premise drinks sales back to growth
Average sales in the week ended 23 April 2022 were 1% up on the same week in 2019, according to the latest CGA Drinks Recovery Tracker
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Analysis & InsightChicken could match beef on price
The cost of chicken feed has risen by 50%, with Nando’s responding by increasing its menu prices by up to 8% on some dishes