Blogs
Thought provoking and relevant, our blog has regular insight into all our sectors
What does the McColl's and Morrisons partnership mean for retail?
McColl’s has announced a partnership deal with Morrisons in which Morrisons will become the wholesale supplier of their Safeway branded products. The agreement will replace all McColl’s existing supply arrangements in time once the roll out starts from January 2018. Steve Rodell, Managing Director - Retail at Christie & Co comments:
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Is extended-stay the new panacea for the hotel industry?
Positioned somewhere between hotels, independent short-term let accommodation and corporate housing, serviced apartments and aparthotels are getting traction and many traditional hotel key players now want their share of the pie.
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Private Equity and the changing landscape of the dental sales market
Over the past few months there has been significant media coverage regarding BUPA’s recent acquisition of Oasis Dental Care and the fact that a few select other corporates are reportedly not acquiring practices, but we’ve seen that the market remains robust with no negative impact.
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After introducing the Pubs Code, what happened to the “unintended consequences”?
Prior to the implementation of the Pubs Code on 21 July last year, we heard grumblings from pub companies, operators, industry bodies and independent experts alike on a number of unintended consequences that could materialise in its wake. One year on, we have set ourselves the task of assessing what changes have taken place within the industry during this period, and whether the original concerns were well founded, or pure and simple scaremongering.
Read MoreNo end in sight for hotel consolidation
The surge in hotel M&A deals was one of the hot topics of the 20th International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) in Berlin this March, with the Marriott-Starwood mega merger still on everyone’s minds. Reflecting on the discussion at the conference we have highlighted what we believe are the root causes behind this wave of consolidation, whether this trend is here to stay and what this means for the industry.
Read MoreThe South region - high demand and low supply is good news
As we’re seeing across many sectors in which Christie & Co operates, the South region is facing high demand and a shortage in supply of quality hotels.
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The changing picture of childcare in Wales
Ahead of the Welsh Government's trial of 30 hours of government funded childcare which begins in September 2017, Corrina Jones, Business Agent compares the childcare sectors in England in Wales and the changing regulatory landscape.
Read MoreDoes the removal of PDRs for pubs mean an end to ACVs?
Following the Government's decision to scrap permitted development rights for pubs, Simon Chaplin, Head of Pubs & Restaurants - London discusses the impact that this may have on the industry.
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What potential buyers are looking for in your dental practice
When considering the sale of your dental practice, Simon Hughes, Managing Director - Medical explains what costs will be analysed by potential purchasers and valuers to help determine what the business is really worth.
Read MoreThe hostel market and its growing investor appeal
Following the announcement of Queensgate Investments' acquisition of Generator Hostels, Anna Friedrich, Senior Consultant in our Hotel Consultancy team explores the future of the sector and why it's increasingly being put on the investor map.
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