All news articles for September 2024

Blind Tiger Inns business profile

Business profile: Blind Tiger Inns

By Nikkie Thatcher

Wet-led, community pub operator Blind Tiger Inns is based in the north-west of England. Managing director Chris Tulloch gives an overview of the growing business.

Positive impact: APPG for hospitality and tourism elects Chris Webb MP (pictured) as new chair

Hospitality APPG elects new chair

By Rebecca Weller

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for hospitality and tourism has been reconstituted with a new chair.

Significant takeover: Work has begun on Boxpark's new site in Camden

Boxpark Camden to open this month

By Rebecca Weller

Food and retail park firm Boxpark has confirmed its new site in Camden, London will open later this month.

Tax disparity: JDW slashing prices to highlight benefits of a VAT reduction for the sector

JDW cutting prices to mark Tax Equality Day

By Rebecca Weller

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has announced plans to cut its prices next week to highlight the benefits of a VAT reduction for the hospitality industry.

Benefits of installing an alcohol free beer line for pubs

THE LOW & NO PROJECT

POLL: Would you install an alcohol-free beer line at your pub?

By Rebecca Weller

Following the successful trials of Guinness 0.0 on draught and a surge in consumer desire for low and no products, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has looked at the benefits of adding alcohol free lines in pubs.

Right to respond: one operator has hit back following a negative review of his new business before the doors had opened (image: Anya Berkut)

'Poor reviews can be seriously damaging'

By Felicity Giles

Stanley’s of Streatham in south London, received a negative Google review, which claimed the pub was not offering enough vegan menu options.

Cash flow: a quarter of operators made a profit over the summer, according to the BII

Half of operators broke even over summer

By Nikkie Thatcher

Just under one in two operators broke even over the summer with a further quarter making a loss during the traditionally bumper months, new research has revealed.

More venues to be added: Diageo has stated Guinness 0.0 will be available at football grounds

Guinness 0.0 variant trial to be expanded

By Gary Lloyd

Guinness owner Diageo has announced its zero-alcohol variant will be available at a select number of pubs in Great Britain after successful trials in London sites such as the George and the Devonshire.