All Opinion articles – Page 59
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Opinion
That most dangerous of beasts
A new breed of hyper-demanding shopper is emerging with redefined notions of value and loyalty – and tough expectations – for anytime and anywhere retail experiences. Swap consumer for shopper and hospitality for retail and the message remains the same across two sectors that are increasingly mergin
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OpinionPlenty of gain with Spain
Simon Wilkinson, chief executive of La Tasca, on Spanish food’s rising popularity in the UK, the importance of strong relationships, and why we need to big up the hospitality industry, plus what the future holds for the chain
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OpinionBurger wars? I’ve seen more conflict at a bar mitzvah
The so-called burger conflict raging in London is nothing of the sort. It’s time for a new metaphor, argues Patty Pete (aka Stefan Chomka, deputy editor of M&C Report’s sister title Restaurant magazine)
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Beer and now
Brewpubs, long regarded as anachronistic throwbacks to the past are evolving into an eclectic mix of diverse outlets, catering for a wide range of modern drinkers
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Health bodies withdraw from Responsibility Deal
The future of the Alcohol Network of the Responsibility Deal is in jeopardy after a group of senior health bodies and professionals pulled out over the shelving of minimum pricing
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Marston’s confirms new Pitcher & Piano site details
Marston’s has confirmed the launch details of its first nw Pitcher & Piano site in five years in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, in early August
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Just Falafel makes two senior appointments
Adrian Liddiment, former franchise development manager at Costa, is named operations manager, while franchise veteran David Taylor becomes franchise sales director
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Tragus execs go ‘back to the floor’
Top executives at Tragus went back to the shop floor last Friday as part of a pledge that saw the company raise £131k for charity
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Jack: Strong trading at Fuller’s should continue
A leading analyst has said that he expects trading at Fuller’s to have been strong when it gives its update next Thursday, particularly in managed pubs and hotels
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McDonald’s to make Vietnam debut
McDonald’s is to open its first site in Vietnam next year, in Ho Chi Minh City
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Cook and Indi’s eyes expansion
Cook and Indi’s has opened its fourth site and has secured its next opening, as it looks to expand across the country
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OpinionJamie: doing it right for the kids
High-profile chef Jamie Oliver, whose Jamie’s Italian chain was today named as the best for providing healthy meals for children, discusses his approach to providing “kid-friendly” meals that also find favour with parents
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Sector LFLs up 1.6% in June
Like-for-like sales across 27 leading brands grew 1.6% in June, although outside London like-for-likes were essentially flat and declined among wet-led pubs, new figures show
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Young’s signs BT Wi-Fi deal
Young’s has signed a deal with BT that will see Wi-Fi rolled out across its pub estate
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Yashin Sushi to double up
Yashin Sushi, the London-based bar and restaurant concept, is to open a second site in the capital this summer
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Love Health acquisition sets new rental precedent
Love Health has secured the Loon Tao unit on London’s China Town, which is thought to have set a new rental precedent for Gerrard Street
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What’s driving today’s growth concepts?
Concepts come and concepts go, some are hot and some are not but, whatever the state of play, early spotting of trends is key for industry players and observers alike.
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OpinionWall to Wall
M&C Report talks to husband and wife team Stephen and Juliette Wall about their Vietnamese fast casual dining chain Pho. They tell M&C Report about getting the concept off the ground and their future plans
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Ratings winner
Food Standards Agency (FSA) chief executive Catherine Brown highlights three key issues facing the eating-out sector: the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), the recent horsemeat scandal and its biggest priority, the food bug campylobacter
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Smith swaps Spirit HR role for Tragus
Catherine Smith has left Spirit Pub Company, where she was head of resourcing and central HR to join Tragus