All MCA Insight articles in October 2017 – Page 14
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Analysis & Insight
Record 40m to visit UK
A record 40m overseas visitors are expected to have visited the UK during 2017, according to a forecast from VisitBritain.
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NewsClock runs out for Deltic bid
The Deltic Group has confirmed that it is not a position to make a cash offer or merger proposal for Revolution Bars Group.
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HelloFresh attempts second IPO
HelloFresh, the German meal kit delivery business, is planning a second attempt to float on the stock exchange.
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Bruce Gillingham Pollard appoints Kelion
Property advisor Bruce Gillingham Pollard has announced the appointment of Michel Kelion as a consultant.
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Hakkasan Group closes HKK
Hakkasan Group has closed its Michelin-starred City restaurant HKK with immediate effect
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Operators launch nationwide recycling system
Coffee shop chains and foodservice operators have joined forces to work on developing a nationwide recycling system to tackle the UK’s disposable cup crisis, which sees 2.5 billion thrown away each year.
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NewsBella Italia launches leadership programme
Bella Italia, the Casual Dining Group-owned brand, has launched a “leadership academia programme” with the aim of filling 70% of its restaurant managerial positions internally.
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Analysis & Insight
Brits reining in on “nice-to-haves”
Consumer spending remained steady in September, recording growth of 3% – in line with the Q3 average of 3.1% – as Brits balanced budget
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Dodo Pizza to launch in UK
Dodo Pizza, the Russian-based tech-focussed pizzeria concept, is opening its first UK site in Brighton, MCA has learnt.
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Patty & Bun and MAM set for Pergola West Brompton
Patty & Bun and Salvation in Noodle’s new BBQ concept MAM are set to be two of the operators to take space in the new opening from the Pergola on the Roof team
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Allotment eyes UK expansion
The founders of Allotment, the Manchester based gin bar concept, have revealed plans to open a collection of themed bars and restaurants across the UK
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Gusto plans expansion into the South
Gusto has opened its first restaurant in the South of England, with plans for further expansion across the region over the next 12 months
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Ivy Collection eyes Winchester opening
The Ivy Collection, the Richard Caring-backed group, has submitted plans to open a site in Winchester, Hampshire
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Mindful Chef hits £2m crowdfund target
Mindful Chef, the health-focused food box company, has successfully raised £2m through a crowdfunding campaign.
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Oakman H1 lfls up 8.6%
Oakman Inns has reported like-for-like sales for the 26 weeks to 1 October up 8.6% with total group sales up 27.5% to £13.5m.
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Graffiti Spirits and Ghetto Golf to launch in Birmingham
Graffiti Spirits, the Liverpool based restaurant and bar operator, is looking to get a foothold in Birmingham after teaming with experiential concept Ghetto Golf to launch in the city.
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Analysis & Insight
Staycations on the rise as sterling weakens
UK tourists’ debit card spending when abroad was down sharply compared with last summer, suggesting a move to staycations as sterling weakened.
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Ramsay: Brexit will be a good thing for lazy Britain
Brexit will shake Britain out of laziness, according to Gordon Ramsay, who believes an end to the “influx” of migrants will give homegrown talent a chance to shine
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NewsDomino’s Q3 lfls up 8.1%
Domino’s Group has this morning reported an 8.1% rise in like-for-like sales across its UK estate for the 13 weeks to 24 September
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Marston’s FY Destination lfls up 0.9%
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales in its managed Destination & Premium arm up 0.9% in the year to 30 September.