All Opinion articles – Page 8
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OpinionDavid Read: ‘Leadership and entrepreneurial talent will see us through’
Things may be tougher than ever, but innovation remains our best route to survival, David Read, founder and chairman, Prestige Purchasing, writes for MCA.
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘Maybe balancing and diversifying is a great idea after all’
Dominic Walsh examines Revolution Bars’ recent acquisition of Peach Pubs, and the opportunities the country pub company can add to the portfolio
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OpinionSunak best choice for PM, argues JDW’s Tim Martin
Tim Martin examines the effects of political chaos on the bond markets, arguing that Sunak is best placed to take the helm
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OpinionPeter Martin: The lure of the big city
Post-pandemic, London remains one of the world’s great world cities and is still on the hit-list for big name hospitality brands, writes MCA’s contributing editor Peter Martin
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OpinionPeter Martin: It’s not just what you pay, but what you pay for
A lasting solution to the people shortage in hospitality cannot be delivered overnight – but there are some people getting it right, Peter Martin writes for MCA
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OpinionDominic Walsh: The constant flow of headwinds
Dominic Walsh assesses the damage economic ’headwinds’ have had on the recently demerged Hostmore, in his latest column for MCA
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OpinionDavid Read: CPI may have peaked, but food inflation is still rising
Food costs will continue to rise well into 2023, warns David Read, founder & chairman of Prestige Purchasing
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OpinionBig businesses need support too
The jobs of waiting staff at large chains are worth saving just as much as those at local independents, argues MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton
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OpinionReaching crisis point
With record-breaking inflation, talk of blackouts, and ongoing strikes, the new PM will have a big job on their hands, writes MCA deputy editor Georgi Gyton
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OpinionTim Martin renews call for tax equality
The JD Wetherspoon chairman said that if pubs are to survive and thrive they need to be treated fairly by the Treasury, and that the big pubcos need to campaign for permanent tax reduction
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OpinionLet’s call time on tipping
Confusion reigns over what is a reasonable gratuity in an era of opaque salaries, James Pickford writes in the FT
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OpinionPeter Martin: Marketing in a recession – yes, it’s a good idea
With a recession looming, now is the time to stay close to your customers – not one to cut off lines of communication, writes MCA’s contributing editor Peter Martin
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OpinionDominic Walsh: Busting out of the boardroom
With the vast majority of boardroom bust-ups remaining private, it was a surprise to hear, very publicly, of the evident feud at Comptoir Group, writes Dominic Walsh
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OpinionDavid Read: Rethinking cost paradigms
How we measure costs impacts outcomes more than we think, suggests David Read, founder and chairman, Prestige Purchasing
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OpinionAttensi: The rise of the machines
As digital kiosks become an increasingly popular way for customers to order, it’s the soft skills that become key for front-of-house staff, Greg Hull, global head of hospitality & leisure, Attensi writes
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OpinionPeter Martin: Is this really how we treat people?
Businesses are being squeezed and many are on the edge of insolvency, but that is no excuse to take advantage of or mistreat staff, or wannabe staff, argues Peter Martin
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OpinionDominic Walsh: ‘Leisure with a hint of retail: the perfect combination’
Dominic Walsh looks back on 25 years as a business reporter at The Times and his almost career as a hotelier
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OpinionPeter Martin: Beware the packed lunch brigade
Peter Martin comments on the latest Coffer CGA Tracker numbers, and notes that not all tourism boosts the eating and drinking out market
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OpinionDavid Read: Caught flat-footed
Purchasing and supply, under-resourced as it has been in our sector for years, is now all too frequently out of its depth, David Read, founder & chairman of Prestige Purchasing believes
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OpinionHarrison: Rethinking restaurants for tomorrow’s customers
As purse strings tighten, hospitality businesses need to stand out and remain relevant to take advantage of new growth opportunities, Richard Samarasinghe, head of strategy at design agency Harrison, writes