Archive: June 2016

London slowdown indicated by Fuller’s numbers. Statistical blip or the end of an era? Likely neither…

London pubs, bars & restaurants in 60 seconds…. London trading has been great. It might be getting a little less so. Recently: LfL sales have been chugging along at 4%, 5%, 6%… Whilst extremely positive, capacity has been increasing, new units have been going on New entrants (vibrant, innovative, relevant) are opening units apace Occupancy…

Euro 2016: Blessing or Blight….

Football benefits wet-led pubs. For virtually all other operators, it’s a negative Pubs: Wet led pubs perform strongly over football tournaments, food led units do not. Sports-led units will clearly perform well. Chameleon bars run the risk of alienating both groups of customers. Hence it’s not just a case of plugging in ‘football’ and getting…

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