All Operators articles – Page 81
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News
Vagabond in investment talks
Vagabond, the award-winning wine shop and deli concept, is in investment talks as it plans to open four further sites this year
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Analysis & Insight
Operators should take needs of ‘clean lifers’ into consideration
Pubs, restaurants and late-night venues would do well to expand their range of non-alcoholic drinks they offer, as frustrations rise among ‘clean lifers’ about lack of choice, Euromonitor International, head of lifestyles research, Alison Angus told MCA.
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News
Proof of Age Standards Scheme launches new card design
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has launched a new card design, in order to reflect the support of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC).
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NewsGreggs looks to expand drive-thru format in 2018
Greggs’ chief executive Roger Whiteside has told MCA that the bakery food-to-go chain is keen to expand its drive-thru format following the successful opening of its first, in Greater Manchester, in August 2017.
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OpinionAre you adding value? Part 2
Yesterday I wrote that the UK’s hospitality industry was facing a period of fundamental change, with the threat of a significant gap developing in parts of the sector. This morning the focus falls on the value of delivery, technology, experience, property, investment (does private equity have a duty of care?) and protecting your reputation
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OpinionAre you adding value? Part 1
With the next quarterly rent call at the end of March looming, the sector is set to enter a crucial period, one that could lead to it fundamentally changing, with businesses questioning their position in it, their own values and value.
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OpinionAre you ready for employee claims?
The words employment tribunal are enough to spark fear into any employer’s heart. They are also words to be increasingly wary of since the removal of the controversial tribunal fee last July, which saw the number of claims increase 66% by December. Vikki Wiberg, senior lawyer at international law firm Taylor Wessing, shares her opinion on how employers can guard against future claims.
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OpinionIs gender pay gap reporting on your radar?
As January kicked off, a flurry of businesses published their gender pay gap data – but with less than 600 hundred companies out of approximately 9,000 having now reported, what’s the hold up? Claire Taylor-Evans, senior associate solicitor at law firm Boyes Turner, looks at the factors involved and why holding off on reporting is a risky strategy.
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NewsImbiba launches £10m leisure fund
Imbiba has launched a new Leisure EIS Fund to raise up to £10m and updated on the performance of the groups it currently backs, MCA understands.
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Network Rail reports 9% sales growth over Christmas
Network Rail has reported 9% retail sales growth across its managed stations over the festive period.
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Veeno lines up two more, eyes 10 for 2018
Veeno, the fast growing Italian wine café group, has lined up two more sites for early 2018, with 10 planned over all for the year, MCA has learnt.
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Motherclucker eyes Exmouth Market site
Motherclucker, the fried chicken street food concept, has opened two Deliveroo Editions kitchens, with a third on the way, and is closing in on a debut bricks and mortar site, MCA has learnt.
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Lucky Voice plans Chancery Lane site
Lucky Voice has lined up an opening in London’s Chancery Lane, as its looks to further increase its presence in the capital
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NewsEveryman Media Group planning five new venues in 2018
Everyman Media Group has announced it expects to open five further cinemas in 2018.
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NewsThere’s a Beer for That to evolve with new campaign focus
Cross-industry consumer campaign There’s A Beer For That has announced it will be evolving to focus on beer duty.
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Analysis & Insight
Leisure investment forecast for 2018
Mark Sheehan, managing director of Coffer Corporate Leisure, outlines his predictions for the leisure property market over the next 12 months.
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News
Chokhi Dhani restaurant to open in Battersea
Indian dining concept Chokhi Dhani is to open its first overseas restaurant in Battersea, in February.
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News
Welcome Break to expand Starbucks and Pizza Express openings
Welcome Break to expand Starbucks and Pizza Express openings
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Analysis & Insight
Consumer spending up 4% in December
Consumer spending jumped 4% year-on-year in December to mark the first occasion in three months when spending outpaced the rate of inflation
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NewsDeltic's December lfls up 8.2%
The Deltic Group has reported like-for-like sales increased by 8.2% in the four weeks to 31 December 2017.