All news articles – Page 516
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NewsWagamama further strengthens head office
The Restaurant Group has appointed Ross Farquhar to the new role of chief marketing officer for Wagamama as it continues to strengthen the brand’s head office post acquisition.
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Poppleston Allen promotes Taylor to partner
Licensing law firm Poppleston Allen has announced that it has promoted associate Sarah Taylor to Partner.
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NewsLow alcohol craft beer sales up 381% in past two years
No and low alcohol craft beer sales have rocketed 381% in the past two years – although form a low base - a new report has shown.
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NewsEx-Merrill Lynch exec backs healthy eating concept
Former Merrill Lynch director Osman Semerci has backed healthy food shop and restaurant Little Farm.
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NewsIn pictures: Retailers' Retailer Awards 2019
Last week saw the best of the industry celebrate its achievements at MCA’s 21st annual Retailers’ Retailer Awards at The Guildhall in London. To view our gallery of pictures from the night, click here.
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NewsAprirose acquires 45 Spirit pubs
Aprirose, the real estate investment company, has acquired a 45-strong Spirit Pub Company branded portfolio from British Land for c£130m.
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NewsEAT returns to lfl growth
EAT, the Andrew Walker-led grab and go chain has said it has now seen eleven consecutive months of like-for-like growth, as its new SmartEAT format and estate rationalisation beds in.
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NewsBenner to depart SIBA
Mike Benner is to leave his role as chief executive of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) after serving for five years.
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News'Peak prosecco' as sparkling wine sales dip
Sparkling wine sales in the UK have fallen by 3 million bottles in the last year as the UK market passes ‘peak prosecco’, research from UHY Hacker Young reveals.
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NewsLoungers announces intention to float
Loungers, the Lion Capital-backed café bar group, has officially announced its intention to float on the AIM market. The 146-strong Lounge and Cosy Club operator is eyeing admission by the end of this month, when it is likely to be valued at more than £250m. In its intention to float, ...
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NewsFourpure owner Lion acquires Magic Rock
Australian-headquartered food and beverage company Lion has acquired 100% of UK craft brewer Magic Rock Brewing Company.
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NewsWilkinson appointed Byron CEO
Byron, the better burger brand, has appointed Simon Wilkinson as its new chief executive.
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NewsBGF appoints new head of London investment team
BGF has appointed Grant Paul-Florence to head up its 18-strong London investment team.
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NewsPapa John’s appoints global chief marketing officer
Papa John’s International has appointed Karlin Linhardt as its global chief marketing officer.
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NewsNew ops director appointed to Hawthorn Leisure
NewRiver-owned pub company Hawthorn Leisure has appointed Ashley Lovett, from Ei Group, as its operations director – south.
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NewsZonal sees lfl growth margins up 4%
Zonal has seen its like-for-like gross margin increase by 4%, to 70%, in the year ended 30 June 2018, with record investment in research and development – up 41% to £6.9m.
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NewsRola Wala reboots international franchising
Rola Wala, the Indian street food brand, is set launch its international franchising business, after it was beset by political delays, MCA has learnt.
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NewsMCA Introduces: Rockfish Exeter
Rockfish, the seafood restaurant concept from Mitch Tonks, has just opened its most ambitious site yet in Exeter. As part of our MCA Introduces series, Finn Scott-Delany meets the chef-patron at the quayside site to talk about blazing a trail in the South West, and learning the lessons of the casual dining crisis.
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Tapa Republic secures site for AppleYard
Tapa Republic, which previously traded as Bilbao Berria and Norte, is to launch its new concept AppleYard in Sidcup next month.
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NewsCat’s Pyjamas administrators contradict founder's rescue claims
Administrators for The Cat’s Pyjamas have contradicted claims by owner Alison White that a buyer has been found for the business. Lewis Business Recovery said no buyer had been found and that rescuers are still being sought to prevent the business being wound up completely – contrary to a statement ...