Licensees urged to take action on clean air
09-Oct-2000
Licensees have been warned to take immediate action if they need to improve the atmosphere in their pubs.The warning came as a local Hull and East...
The jewel in the Belgian crown
02-Oct-2000
The perfectionist brewers of Belgium are hoping to make an impact in the bars and pubs of the United KingdomAccording to the Internet, that flawless...
Kunick boss quits
02-Oct-2000
The boss of amusement machines giant Kunick has quit after the group issued its second gloomy statement in less than a month.Group chief executive...
Bulleit hits target in Seagram range
18-Sep-2000
Seagram UK has launched a new bourbon and announced several changes to its spirit brand portfolio.Bulleit Bourbon, a 45 per cent ABV American brand...
Licensees reassured over travellers row
11-Sep-2000
Publicans should not be panicked into serving known troublemakers following the recent court ruling that "No Travellers" signs are illegal, police...
Green light for Amber
04-Sep-2000
Foster's is set to enter the premium draught lager market with the regional launch of Foster's Amber. Following a successful trial period in 50 pubs,...
Arc launches with a crystal clear aim
04-Sep-2000
Bass Brewers has announced the launch of an innovative premium draught lager and regional trialing of an additional four new brands.Arc, initially...
Brewers to expand despite declining ale sales
21-Aug-2000
Several brewers have announced expansion plans in the face of declining demand for real ale. The Mighty Oak Brewery in Essex has applied for planning...
Mill House sold in surprise £57m deal
08-Aug-2000
Award-winning pub group Mill House Inns has been sold to a new venture headed by two directors of Ambishus Pub Company.Philip Snook and Mike Mills...
Kingfisher halts McClusky's expansion after losses
07-Aug-2000
Bar operator Kingfisher Leisure has slashed costs and halted the roll-out of its McClusky's brand after suffering losses.It has raised £2.3m by...
Is it or isn't it? Merlin Inns' unique estate
15-Jun-2000
We look at the work of Merlin Inns — and how it gives managers the freedom to make every pub on its estate unique.For many people, walking into one...
Small brewers' access in peril
06-Jun-2000
Campaigners have stepped up their fight to help smaller brewers as the number of pubs offering guest beers is set to plummet.The £400million sale of...
Business as usual for Whitbread's portfolio
05-Jun-2000
Marketing activity for former Whitbread Beer Company brands will be continuing on a business as usual basis in the wake of the purchase by...
Springwood ready to make major acquisition
05-Jun-2000
Bar operator Springwood Leisure has hinted it is ready for a major acquisition as it expands into new markets.Chairman Adam Page has unveiled plans...
Brewer forging new estate
29-May-2000
A small East Sussex brewer has started building up its own pub estate alongside investment in production.The Forge Brewery opened its second outlet...
Is this the reshaping of the leased pub market?
24-May-2000
How will the emergence of Punch Taverns and Wellington Pub Company reshape the leased pub market? Everyone knew things would change in pub leasing...
Licensees told to cut drinks range
15-May-2000
Publicans must reduce the range of beers they sell if they are to survive in an increasingly competitive marketplace, a major brewer has...
Bass ends 'period of great change' for the business
14-May-2000
Bass has signalled an end to its drive to shake up its business which saw the disposal of more than a third of its pubs.But the company added it was...
Name change as Old English looks to dispel preconceptions
08-May-2000
The Old English Pub Company doesn't run pubs, says chief executive Barry Warwick. We discover why. Barry Warwick wants to set the record straight...
Pub chain to offer free refills to combat "rip-off Britain
01-May-2000
Pub retail brand Hungry Horse last week announced a new campaign to address consumer concern over "rip-off Britain".The chain, owned by Suffolk...
Bass to cut size of its flagship chain
01-May-2000
Bass' decision to scale down its All Bar One pubs in London could prompt a change in tack for companies targeting the female market.The move was...
What's in a name? Campbell Distillers' identity crisis
30-Apr-2000
Campbell Distillers has been going through something of an identity crisis.On the one hand, it is proud of its heritage as a producer of...
Hall & Woodhouse's suprise takeover of King & Barnes
30-Apr-2000
Dorset's Hall & Woodhouse hit the headlines with a surprise takeover of King & Barnes.The news of the impending closure of King & Barnes'...
New look for new Slug & Lettuce
30-Apr-2000
Slug & Lettuce is preparing to unveil a new look for the future. Next month sees the unveiling of the future of Slug & Lettuce. After a...
Bar and club bids hit £1billion-mark
30-Apr-2000
Bars and nightclubs belonging to some of Britain's biggest operators are set to change hands this month.Deals worth nearly £1bn have been under...
No-nonsense from ScotCo
17-Apr-2000
John Smith's has removed the word "bitter" from its relaunched pumpclip.Brand owner Scottish Courage announced the move as part of a £19million...
Wizard starts spell of rapid expansion
17-Apr-2000
Wizard Inns is to start building its own pubs from scratch after making its biggest acquisition for over two years.It has bought six outlets from...
Tom Hoskins to be reborn on Internet
10-Apr-2000
Tom Hoskins, which has been a brewer and pub operator for over 100 years, is expected to be reborn as an Internet company.Its management has...
Red Bull lowers its price
03-Apr-2000
The price of leading energy drink Red Bull has been lowered to bring it in line with European levels.Red Bull UK has taken the decision because of...
Tom Cobleigh in fresh uncertainty over being sold by Rank
03-Apr-2000
Pub group Tom Cobleigh faces a new wave of speculation that it is about to be sold by parent company Rank.Investment bank Dresdner Kleinworth Benson...
Fat Cat to exploit licensing reform
03-Apr-2000
A leading café-bar operator is among the first to expand into late-night bars specifically to exploit future licensing reform.Derby-based Fat Cat...
Settle Inn chain formed
03-Apr-2000
After helping to develop a group of "ram-themed" pubs, Paul McKinley is creating his own "chair-themed" pub chain.He and Katie Reed have launched...
Badger set for fresh new look
20-Mar-2000
Hall & Woodhouse has unveiled a fresh new look for the Badger Brewery, confirming its intention to remain in brewing.While other regional firms,...
Clarinbridge Pub Company - committed to community locals
28-Feb-2000
Clarinbridge Pub Company is staying true to its commitment of running community locals.When Richard and Dee White were trying to come up with a name...
K-bar chiefs to stand down
28-Feb-2000
Bar operator K-bar is preparing for a new future after the departure of key figures in a major management shake-up.Chief executive Piers Adam, who...
Mansfield to build on its 'laddish' ad image
01-Feb-2000
Mansfield is set to build on the success of its "Man's World, Man's Pint, Mansfield" campaign with a new burst of TV ads.The commercials, which first...
C-T shake-up sees profit success
06-Dec-1999
Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has reported better-than-expected profits after focusing on key brands and cutting costs.The Northampton brewer's operating...
Cup win for sponsors
22-Nov-1999
The Australians are no doubt still celebrating, while the other teams in the Rugby World Cup ask: "Where did it go wrong?" Sponsors from the drinks...
Quality above quantity for White Rose Inns
08-Nov-1999
By the front door of 43 pubs across Yorkshire is a small sign saying: "A warm welcome from White Rose Inns".It's the only sign of badging in the pub...
Guy Hands - banking on change
25-Oct-1999
The Beer Orders gave Guy Hands his big chance — and he says it is now time for another sort of shake-up.As a father of four, Guy Hands is a big fan...
Regents Inns forges ahead with Walkabout
06-Sep-1999
Regent Inns is pushing its Australasian bars when other companies are holding back.Another crocodile stares down from above the bar as Regent Inns...
Fuller's thrives almost two hundred on
23-Aug-1999
As Fuller's prepares to enter a third century, the brewer continues to thrive. Mark Ludmon reports."The brewery business is going flourishingly but...
Old Monk Company - changing habits
26-Jul-1999
Despite ups and down in the markets, the Old Monk Company reported record results this month. Mark Ludmon talked to boss Gerry Martin.When Gerry...
HP Bulmer - not just a cidermaker
12-Jul-1999
One thing needs to be made clear. HP Bulmer is no longer just a cidermaker — it is a supplier of "long alcoholic drinks".The small firm set up in a...
W&DB prepare to take on the nationals
07-Jun-1999
Mark Ludmon looks at how Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries has spent the two months since taking over Marstons - and what it has planned for the...
Tup Inns looks at Tom Hoskins deal
07-Jun-1999
Bar chain Tup Inns is considering expansion out of its London homeland through a merger or takeover — and Leicestershire brewer Tom Hoskins has...
How Tradeteam puts technology to work
17-May-1999
Once upon a time horses trotted along the road from pub to pub, pulling a dray loaded with barrels. Now the horses have been put out to graze and...
Grouse to get makeover
10-May-1999
Highland Distillers has unveiled a new identity for The Famous Grouse in a bid to make the brand more approachable.The new bottle and labelling are...
New pubco Pennant Inns aims to bring stability to its outlets
19-Apr-1999
Some pub tenants have seen their landlords change with the seasons. Grand Metropolitan, Inntrepreneur, Morgan Grenfell, Nomura Bank and Phoenix Inns...
UK is facing charge of the light brigade
05-Apr-1999
First it was Bud Light, now Coors Light is set for trials in the UK. But while Anheuser-Busch chose Manchester for its dummy run, Coors is focusing...
