All MCA Insight articles in September 2022 – Page 8
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NewsInnovative operators join Restaurant Conference
National Restaurant Award finalists from Kudu Collective, Fallow, Mangal 2 and Native will discuss standing out from the crowd at next week’s conference
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NewsBoparan launches ready meals into Tesco
The latest omnichannel move from the restaurant group sees Cinnamon Kitchen-branded Indian ready meals go live in 450 supermarkets
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NewsSector gears up for Hospitality Apprenticeships Week
Mitchells and Butlers said apprenticeships had been instrumental in growing its talent and reducing staff turnover
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InterviewsGail’s to expand presence in north
The growing bakery chain is considering expansion up north, alongside changes in its supply chain to support expansion, MD Marta Pogroszewska has said
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NewsLargest hike in interests rates expected next week
The MPC is expected to announce a 75-basis-point increase in interest rates next week, following figures that showed inflation at 9.9% in August
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NewsOne week to go till MCA’s Restaurant Conference
Book your tickets for the event on 22 September and hear from the likes of McDonald’s, The Wolseley Hospitality Group, JKS, Heart with Smart Group, Mowgli and Caravan
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NewsGLA advises operators to remain open on 19 September
London authorities have encouraged hospitality businesses to stay open on the day of HM the Queen’s funeral to cater to crowds
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NewsStonegate launches ‘Future Leaders’ programme
The new programme, for high potential leaders, will see delegates from across the pub company’s management team take part in a six-session programme, lasting 10 months in total.
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NewsSupport for energy bills to be backdated if delayed
The government has said it will confirm details of its business support package on energy bills next week and would backdate payments for October “if necessary”
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NewsOperators announce full or partial closures for Queen’s funeral
Most operators announced they will reopen after the funeral service, while a few will remain closed all day on 19 September
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Analysis & InsightEnergy crisis: ‘It is too little, too late’
Hospitality sector reacts to reports that the government’s energy support package is unlikely to be in place until November. Featuring commentary from Mitchells & Butlers, Heart with Smart Group, UKHospitality and the BBPA.
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NewsHeavenly Desserts partners with Seeds Consulting
Heavenly Desserts has partnered with Seeds Consulting as it looks to roll out its franchise model across the EMEA, alongside growth in the UK with its first central London opening
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NewsCalories on menus could be scrapped
Larger hospitality businesses in England may no longer be required to display calorie counts on menus after government ministers ordered an official review of its anti-obesity strategy.
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InterviewsLiberation Group: ‘We are building a long-term business’
The group’s focus on building a sustainable business in the long-term has been paying off in terms of repeat accommodation bookings, CEO Jonathan Lawson told MCA.
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NewsRedCat appoints marketing director
RedCat Pub Company, the investment vehicle led by Rooney Anand, has appointed Kiran Quinn as marketing director
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NewsSector requires targeted support to protect jobs
UKHospitality has urged the government to help the sector protect jobs amid the energy crisis and other headwinds, following the latest ONS unemployment figures
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Analysis & InsightMore than 80% of operators face staffing challenges
Only 33% of operators have a clear people strategy while 84.3% face staffing issues, according to workforce management specialist Bizimply
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NewsInflation eases to 9.9% in August
Inflation dropped from 10.1% in July to 9.9% in August due to a drop in fuel prices, while food prices remained the largest upward contributor
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NewsOperators take individual approaches in paying tribute to HM the Queen
Operators across the sector have taken markedly different approaches to paying tribute to the Queen on the day of her funeral
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NewsWolseley CEO on the art of managing up
The newly appointed CEO of The Wolseley Hospitality Group, Baton Berisha, will take part in a Q&A at MCA’s Restaurant Conference next week