All MCA Insight articles in September 2018 – Page 8
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Artigiano set to open third site
Espresso and wine bar Artigiano is planning to open a third site, in the City, MCA understands.
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NewsShurvinton to replace Forrest at GK
Greene King has appointed former Pizza Hut chief operating officer, Wayne Shurvinton, as managing director for its Pub Partners tenanted and leased division.
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Analysis & InsightRestaurants and bars drive positive August spending
Consumer spending in Hotels, Restaurants & Bars increased by 4.7% in August 2018, according to the latest spending index from Visa UK – the biggest category increase last month.
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NewsRed Mist sells Farnham pub to Shepherd Neame
Red Mist Leisure has sold its Farnham pub, The Wheatsheaf, to Shepherd Neame.
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NewsGiraffe and Ed’s launch retail range with Tesco
Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has launched retail ranges for Giraffe and Ed’s Diner with Tesco.
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Analysis & InsightSector lfls up 0.6% in August
Restaurant groups returned to like-for-like sales (lfls) growth in August with London again outperforming the regions, according to the latest Coffer Peach Business Tracker.
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OpinionProceeding with due care
In a rare interview, sector investor Richard Caring, alongside new Ivy Collection chief executive and Bill’s chairman David Campbell, talks to Mark Wingett about the future of the high street; the impact of the uncertainty over Brexit; the market in general; and the next stages of development for Bill’s and the Ivy Collection
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NewsStonegate lfls up 4.6%
Stonegate has reported like-for-like sales (lfls) for the 40 weeks to 1 July up 4.6%.
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Analysis & InsightAverage spend on night out falls, but frequency up
Average spend on a night out has fallen year-on-year but revellers are going out more often and willing to travel further, according to the latest Deltic Night Index. The report shows total spend on a night out is £56.25, down from £59.40 last quarter and £59.66 this time last year. ...
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NewsTRG in talks to acquire Peach Pub Company
The Restaurant Group (TRG) is in talks to acquire Peach Pub Company, the Midlands-based, multiple pub operator
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Analysis & InsightJDW: Product swaps, pizza and succession planning
On the back of JD Wetherspoon’s full year results this morning, chairman Tim Martin talks to MCA about the rollout of its pizza offering, EU product swaps, the scope of its accommodation arm, transport hubs, and how the chain is planning for the future.
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Gilliland to step down from M&B board
Stewart Gilliland is to step down from the board of Mitchells & Butlers to focus on his roles as chairman of C&C Group and non-executive director at Tesco.
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Davy’s to open new City wine bar
Davy’s Wine Merchants is to open a new wine bar and restaurant in the City, at 21-23 1 St Swithin’s Lane.
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Analysis & InsightNew research highlights areas of ethical improvement for restaurants
The majority of restaurants are falling behind consumer expectations when it comes to ethical standards, according to the author of a new guide by Ethical Consumer.
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Jackson swaps Côte for Zizzi
Ruth Jackson has departed her role as people director at Côte Restaurants to take on the same role at Zizzi, MCA understands.
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NewsFord steps down as Bill’s COO
Graham Ford, the former Jackson & Rye and Benito’s Hat chief executive, has stepped down as chief operating officer of Bill’s, the Richard Caring-backed chain, MCA has learnt.
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Analysis & InsightRate of Scottish restaurant closures rises almost four-fold in decade
The annual number of restaurant failures in Scotland rose from 19 in 2007 to 73 in 2017, according to analysis of Insolvency Service data by business advisers French Duncan.
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NewsConsultation suggests mandatory calorie counts on menus by 2020
The Government has launched a consultation on the introduction of mandatory calorie counts on menus.
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NewsStar increases funding to Pub is the Hub
Star Pubs & Bars has pledged an additional £30,000 to Pub is the Hub.
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NewsBob & Berts confirms Scottish launch
Bob & Berts, the Northern Ireland-based, coffee shop chain, which is backed by the Business Growth Fund (BGF), has confirmed its entry into Scotland.