Category: Pubs
60 Seconds. Actions Speak Louder than Words…:
Demand softer & economy is slowing; why so little comment? Data shows construction, industrial output & manufacturing output fell in Q2 Car production is lower year to date & GDP targets may be undershot Big ticket spending (see e/ms) may bear the brunt House transactions, furniture sales & car sales are slowing but holidays look…
60 Seconds. Market Evolution, Supply, supply, supply & Demand…:
Is the market over-supplied or is demand softening? Recent trading updates: Burger, chicken & pizza are amongst the most reliable of casual dining fayre Hence recent troubles at Ed’s Easy Diner, Comptoir Group, Tasty, Richoux & even bar group Revolution, aren’t too much of a surprise But Restaurant Group provides burger, chicken & pizza &…
The Alchemy of Oversupply — Turning A1 into A3
Overfocusing on sales growth?
By Jack Brumby
There’s no Holy Grail. Sales & margin need to be considered together. Capex needs to be rationed and, at the end of the day, it’s cash that matters…
Inflation: Friend or Foe?
By Mark Brumby
Background:
Many consumers have little or no first-hand experience of inflation
The two 5% spikes in 2008 and 2011 were ‘aberrations’
We were in short pants (or not born) in the 20% plus days of the 1970s…