All MCA Insight articles in July 2024 – Page 5
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News
Second Cup seeks to revive UK estate
The Canadian coffee chain, which used to operate 11 sites in the UK, is seeking a master franchise partner to rebuild its presence
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Morgan Davies joins The Padel Group
The Barburrito founder has been appointed as a non-executive director as the Cheshire-based group looks to expand further into padel courts
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JW Lees reports another record year
The brewer and pub operator has announced revenues of £96.8m, with a view to invest in its existing estate while proactively seeking new opportunities
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Analysis & Insight
Stronger, stinkier, softer: how Britain fell in love with cheese beyond cheddar
From halloumi to provoleta to comté, sales of overseas cheeses are up as UK tastes turn to the exotic
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Analysis & Insight
Restaurants v scammers
One bad review can tank a business, and criminals know it. The Sunday Times speaks to the chefs who are fighting back
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Analysis & Insight
Wine market’s future is far from rosé
Pernod Ricard boss Alexandre Ricard would be justified in cracking open a celebratory bottle of red, after the French drinks group’s deal to sell most of its wine business
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Analysis & Insight
Pret A Manger: The decline of the ‘free’ coffee
Pret is not the only coffee shop to have watered down its loyalty scheme, but the reaction “plays into the hands of its competitors”, reports the BBC
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Opinion
Albert’s Schloss, London W1: ‘A stroke of genius’
Albert’s Schloss is all about ”wall-to-wall schnitzel, strudel and currywurst”: Grace Dent reviews the newly opened London venue
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News
WH Smith considering hot food offer
The retailer is exploring the rollout of hot food to its travel and hospital stores, as it continues to expand its food and drink offer.
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Puttshack promotes Logan Powell to CEO
Powell had served as global president and chief financial officer since 2019 and is succeeding Joe Vrankin, who was the company’s CEO in the UK
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Opinion
Carlsberg expands its horizons
While Marston’s is narrowing its focus onto pubs, Carlsberg has successfully snaffled Britvic and is going the other way. Dominic Walsh explores the latest in M&A in the drinks industry
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News
Boxpark to close inaugural Shoreditch site
After occupying the site for 12 years, the business has reached the expiration of its lease and notice has been served by landlords Bishopsgate Goodsyard
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Arc Inspirations reports bumper sales during Euros
The bar business’ five BOX-branded venues saw sales grow more than 300% during England matches, with group like-for-like sales growth of 79%
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Grind partners with British Airways
A range of speciality coffee will be available to purchase on all short-haul BA flights from London Heathrow and London Gatwick
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Analysis & Insight
The future of pubs: three ways low2no is impacting the sector
Low- and no-alcohol presents a huge growth opportunity for the on-trade sector as the trend of sober curiosity and mindful consumption accelerates. Lumina Intelligence investigates
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News
Pret ends five-coffees-a-day subscription deal
As part of major changes to its Club Pret loyalty offer, from September Pret will offer 50% off up to five barista made drinks a day for a monthly fee of £10
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Nightcap shareholders approve plan to go private
The bar group believes as a private company it will have access to investors more likely to support its strategy of consolidating the late night sector
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News
Roadchef returns to profit
The motorway services operator is looking to increase the diversity of its offer and has expanded its partnership with Coco di Mama, while opening new McDonald’s drive-thrus
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Openings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Popeyes, Wingstop, PizzaExpress, Banana Tree, and more
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News
Pernod Ricard to offload wine portfolio
The owner of Australia’s Accolade Wines will take on brands such as Jacob’s Creek, Campo Viejo and St Hugo, as Pernod focusses on premium spirits and champagne