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Key personnel: Scott Waddington, chief executive; Philip Lay, ex-retail director
The Welsh brewer and pub operator bemoaned the tough trading landscape as it reported flat earnings in its past financial year. One bright spot was the success of its coffee-shop brand Coffee#1, which the company has set its sight on growing beyond 100 sites and further across England. The company has also replaced Costa coffee in its 95 sites with its own brand coffee — a move championed by ex-retail director Philip Lay, who left in March after 12 years with the business.
