All articles by Finn Scott-Delany – Page 7
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Analysis & InsightA spoonful of olive oil helps the Frappuccino go down
As Starbucks launches an olive oil-infused range of drinks, MCA asks coffee experts whether the new product innovation could become as big a hit as the famed pumpkin spiced latte – and help the High Street chain re-capture some cultural relevancy
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NewsVeg shortages lead to soaring prices
Restaurants and pubs are not currently reporting widespread shortages, despite higher prices and supply chain disruption, according to UKHospitality
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NewsDes Gunewardena plots his next move
The former D&D London CEO is preparing to launch a number of new individually-financed landmark venues in London and Manchester, MCA can reveal
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NewsPret faces questions after axing smoothies and frappes
The brand said the products, ordered by only 20% of subscribers, will be removed to prepare for the rollout of new iced drinks
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NewsPopeyes plans six drive-thrus in 2023
The fried chicken brand is ramping up its opening programme with two new sites a month, CEO Tom Crowley tells MCA
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InterviewsIvan Orkin on his 'very intriguing business opportunity’
One of the most famous ramen chefs in world, Ivan Orkin tells MCA how he’s taking a break from the grind of the kitchen with a licensed delivery-only concept in the UK
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NewsBill’s exits 12 sites due to under-performance
The business also completed a £38m refinancing of its banking facility with HSBC in March 2023
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NewsCoca-Cola: Tremendous growth opportunity for Costa Coffee
The drinks giant is preparing to ramp up the expansion of the coffee brand after being held back for three years due to the pandemic
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Analysis & InsightUber Eats: Consumers ordering more frequently
UK general manager Matthew Price said the brand’s subscription loyalty service Uber One was creating a stickier customer with larger basket sizes
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InterviewsAzzurri strives to ‘serve better’ for people and planet
Head of responsible business Claudia Candiotto speaks to MCA about the Ask and Zizzi operator’s ambitious new sustainability strategy, Recipe for a Better Future
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InterviewsRising Star: JKS ops director ‘in the trenches’ with teams
MCA hears why Joanne Searley has become an essential part of the company’s growth, in the latest finalist profie the the Retailers’ Retailer Rising Star Award, sponsored by Red Bull
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Analysis & InsightHow Itsu overhauled its customer experience with kiosks
Chief customer officer Neil Miller describes the “goddamn painful” experience of installing 600 self-ordering kiosks across the brand’s 88-strong estate in nine months
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InterviewsCaravan: ‘We source well beyond Fairtrade’
CEO Laura Harper-Hinton talks to MCA about why climate positive is better than climate neutral, in the latest finalist profile for the Retailers’ Retailer Sustainability award, sponsored by Pernod Ricard
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Analysis & InsightWhat next for Stonegate’s remaining L&T business?
As the managed pub company reportedly looks to sell off 1,000 pubs from the former Ei leased & tenanted estate, MCA looks at the logic behind the move, and who might be in the running to pick up the package
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NewsJoe & The Juice continues to expand
The Denmark-founded healthy juice bar brand opened eight stores last year, and now has a UK estate of 62
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NewsSimon Townsend joins Adnams as NED
The former Ei Group chief exectuive is also a non-executive director at Côte Restaurants
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OpinionNisha Katona: ‘Mowgli will have my hand on it forever’
Following TriSpan’s acquisition of a significant stake in the Indian restaurant brand, MCA explores the cultural synergies between the new partners, and how Mowgli has an invaluable asset in its force of nature founder
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NewsInvestment group pay £640k for Crussh
Acquisition vehicle Keep in Business is part owned by Tolladine Estates, which includes Crussh creditors Simon Waterfield and Ralph Congreve as shareholders
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NewsMarston’s sees ‘positive sales momentum’
Like-for-like sales were up 4.5% for the 16-week period to 21 January 2023 compared to 2020, the last period unaffected by Covid-19
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NewsCity Pub Group trading ‘better than expected’
The pub operator achieved strong like-for-like sales growth over Christmas, as it announced board changes and two new site acquisitions