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All St Austell articles
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NewsETM Group achieves double-digit turnover growth
The premium bar and restaurant group achieved turnover of £43.5m and secured new investment to support its growth, as well as new funding for the Ludo venture with St Austell
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NewsSt Austell enters low-alcohol beer market
The brewery and pub operator will launch Proper Job 0.5% – its first new category launch since entering the lager market in 2010 – in a bid to capitalise on the growing trend for low- and no-alcohol drinks
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InterviewsHow pubs are balancing profitability, people and planet
Operational emissions are the main focus for Fuller’s as the pub company aims to reach its net zero target, director of sustainability Ollie Rosevear told MCA’s Pub Conference
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We’re looking for more iconic pubs’
Alongside the top line, the Southwest-based brewer and pub operator has grown market share - and remains on a ‘clear growth agenda’ with a focus on accommodation, CEO Kevin Georgel tells MCA
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NewsSt Austell: ‘Heavy degree of fatigue and disillusionment with politics’
As the Cornish brewer and pub operator achieves record turnover of £229.5m, CEO Kevin Georgel accuses politicians of “on-the-hoof” policymaking
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NewsRed Oak acquires 17 pubs from St Austell
The 212-strong pub operator has announced it will complete the purchase from St Austell Brewery’s leased and tenanted estate next week, including sites across Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We’re in good shape to deliver growth’
The pubco and brewer sees opportunities following its acquisition of Bath Pub Company, with 20% like-for-like growth in its managed estate, CEO Kevin Georgel tells MCA
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NewsSt Austell Brewery acquires Bath Pub Company
The deal will see St Austell take over the operation of four pubs in Bath and further grow its 184-strong West Country pub estate
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘There’s a positive story to tell’
CEO Kevin Georgel speaks to MCA about restoring revenue beyond pre-pandemic levels, the new venture with ETM Group directors, and unleashing the full potential of the business
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NewsSt Austell’s top line ‘in good health’
The group achieved a 34% increase in revenue in 2022, versus 2021, however the bottom line remained a challenge, chief executive Kevin Georgel says
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InterviewsETM: ‘St Austell venture will create something special’
CEO Ed Martin speaks to MCA about opening premium sports bars with St Austell, what the offer will look like, and focusing on experiential hospitality
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NewsSt Austell announces new venture with ETM directors
The brewer and pub company will launch a series of premium sports bars, called Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen, with ETM’s directors
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NewsSt Austell appoints new directors
Kate Price will join the company in May as its new people director, while Laura McKay has been promoted internally to the role of marketing and communications director
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News‘Our industry needs a level playing field’
Pub companies and brewers tell MCA they welcome news alcohol duty will not rise till August - but warn a “lighter touch on unnecessary regulation” is needed in the current trading environment
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 1)
As the hospitality sector comes to the end of another year filled with unprecedented challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year, in a special series of articles this week, which today features Fuller’s, St Austell Brewery and Brasserie Bar Co
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NewsSt Austell acquires third pub in recent months
CEO Kevin Georgel said it’s vital the government continues to “listen and invest in the recovery of our sector”
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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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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We want to unleash the potential of the business’
CEO Kevin Georgel speaks to MCA about strengthening the senior team to support the brand’s evolution towards a more customer-led, experiential business
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NewsSt Austell strengthens leadership team
The pub operator has promoted Andrew Turner to COO and appointed Paul Harbottle as commercial director alongside its first acquisition in two years
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NewsWork-life balance increasingly important in hospitality
The sector needs to focus on both careers and lifestyle, and offer better benefits, said leading operators at MCA’s Pub Conference