All Punch Pubs Co articles – Page 2
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InterviewsStar Pubs & Bars: ‘The great British consumer still loves pubs’
MD Lawson Mountstevens told MCA’s Pub Conference said despite cost challenges, he feels much more optimistic than eight months ago, as consumer demand is coming through strongly on the top line
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InterviewsPunch: Operator managed model makes us better at running pubs
The model is also providing a solution for “very talented” individuals who want to build a career in the sector, Punch CEO Clive Chesser told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsPunch sees half year revenues up, but profits down
The group has reported an uplift in revenue to £158.1m for the 28 weeks to 26 February 2023, with a stronger performance in the second quarter compared to 2022
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NewsPunch partners with Eden Project
The pub company has partnered with the Eden Project as part of a pledge to reduce its carbon footprint and increase biodiversity across its estate by enhancing its pub gardens
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NewsPunch acquires two community pubs
The company has added to its c1,300-strong portfolio, and is continuing to seek both packages and single-site acquisition opportunities
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NewsRussell Danks becomes Laines MD
Punch Pubs has announced changes to its executive team, with Russell Danks taking over from Dan Hills as managing director for sister business Laine Pub Company
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NewsPunch Pubs looks to capitalise on post-pandemic bounceback
The pub operator has rebounded strongly and is looking to maximise profitability and pursue strategic acquisitions
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NewsPunch Pubs revenue recovers
The pub operator has reported a revenue of £284.4m and a loss after tax of £3.1m for the year ended 14 August 2022
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InterviewsPunch CEO: ‘Our ambition is to be a modern and progressive pub company’
Clive Chesser said backer Fortress supports the Punch’s plan for M&A and had confidence in its growth trajectory
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NewsPunch Pubs appoints marketing & strategy director
Andrew Carlill, formerly of The Big Table Group, has joined Punch Pubs on an interim basis
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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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Analysis & InsightOperators urge PM Truss to take action
As newly elected PM Liz Truss enters No 10, MCA speaks to the leaders of D&D London, Oakman Group, Punch Pubs and Hostmore about their key demands from the new government
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NewsPub operators amp up delivery and retention efforts
Leading pub operators discussed their views on the current trading landscape during a round table discussion at MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsPub sector shifts towards data-led approach
Punch Pubs & Co has gone from being a 25% data-led business to 75%, delegates heard in a panel session at MCA’s Pub Conference on the changes in operators’ approach to tech
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NewsPunch shows interest in Amber Taverns acquisition
Punch Pubs & Co is exploring a potential takeover of Blackpool-based pub company Amber Taverns, alongside interest from several other pub companies, Sky News has reported.
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NewsPunch brings Ukrainian beer Chernigivske to UK
Part of the pub company’s support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, proceeds made on the sale of the beer will be donated to the Sanctuary Foundation (Dr Krish Kandiah)
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InterviewsPunch Pubs & Co: ‘Fireside is a chameleon concept’
A year on from the launch of Punch’s Fireside concept, MCA catches up with the pub company’s director of marketing and strategy, Russell Danks, to discuss its evolution and plans for future growth
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NewsPunch JV will ‘double in size very quickly’
The partnership with Big Smoke Brew Co has grown rapidly, with eight pubs opening under the JV in the last year, the Morning Advertiser’s MA Leaders event heard
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NewsPunch hungry for acquisitions
The Fortress-backed pub company is looking for high quality pubs that fit its “modern, progressive vision”
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Analysis & Insight
Punch to explore M&A under new backer
CEO Clive Chesser told MCA the increased firepower under Fortress would allow Punch to explore further acquisition opportunities. Meanwhile one analyst suggested the regionally-alligned but under-performing Marston’s could be a key target