All MCA Insight articles in October 2022 – Page 7
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News
Jonathan Goldstein: ‘The chancellor needs to give confidence to the marketplace’
The Cain International CEO and chairman of Prezzo discussed the steps the government should take to foster growth
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New World puts smaller sites on the market
The Botanist operator said by March 2023, its estate will have grown by one-third since the start of the pandemic, as it reported revenues of £59.9m in 2022 - up 16% on 2019
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Just Eat adds London restaurants to platform
MeatLiquor, Sticks ‘n’ Sushi and Gail’s are now available on the food delivery app’s platform in the capital
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UKHospitality unveils new sustainability strategy
UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls and speakers including Burger King’s Tim Doubleday unveiled a series of sustainability commitments for the sector during a seminar
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Gordon Ramsay appoints former Victoria Beckham PR supremo
Jo Milloy joins the star chef’s restaurant and media business as global communications director
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Wolseley Hospitality Group reports strong trading in 2021
Despite Covid-related closures, the group reported strong sales in the year to December 2021 and plans to open two restaurants next year
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Simmons to double estate
As the bar group opens its 25th and biggest site to date in Holborn, it revealed plans to reach 50 within three-five years
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Bill’s censured over bottomless prosecco deal
The Advertising Standards Authority found the promotion “condoned and encouraged the excessive consumption of alcohol”
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Puttshack raises $150m in growth capital
Led by BlackRock and Promethean Investments, the investment round will support the mini-golf concept’s rollout in the United States
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Government expands Energy Bill Relief Scheme
The government has expanded its energy support package for business to include those on existing fixed price contacts that were agreed on or after 1 December 2021.
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Analysis & Insight
Consumers maintain delivery and takeaway spend
More than half (57%) of UK consumers are now purchasing up to three takeaways per week, compared to 49% last August, according to a survey commissioned by Deliverect
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UKHospitality calls for support on recruitment
While unemployment and vacancies fell between June to August, the sector is still hampered by significant vacancies, UKHospitality CEO Kate Nicholls said
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GDP contracts by 0.3% in August
According to the latest data from the ONS, GDP is estimated to have fallen by 0.3% in August
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Jamie Oliver makes UK restaurant return - in virtual form
The chef has teamed up with delivery-first restaurant group Taster, to roll out a virtual brand called Pasta Dreams.
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Analysis & Insight
A new chapter for Hickory’s
Managing director John Welsh has long talked about the “scope for many more” restaurants – and with the business now taken under Greene King’s wing, this ambition is a step closer to being realised
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Interviews
Marston’s: ‘We are cracking the nut on perceptions of our pubs’
The group’s strategy of focusing on the importance of the pub experience appears to be paying off, chief executive Andrew Andrea tells MCA
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Interviews
Big Table explores Banana Tree conversions
Banana Tree MD Anne Chow tells MCA its new backer will also give it better access to new site opportunities
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News
Pret’s Andrea Wareham to step down
After 22 years at Pret, chief people officer Andrea Wareham will step down and be replaced by Ed Evans
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Pret announces second pay rise this year
Pret will invest £10m in staff pay in addition to the £9.2m invested earlier this year to help support UK staff with the rising cost of living
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Analysis & Insight
‘Hospitality will survive, it’s just a question of who’
Uncertainty over costs is proving one of the biggest headaches for operators as they look to ride out economic challenges. MCA speaks to expert commentators about the current pressures, and how businesses can look to take back control amid financial turbulence