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Publican poll reveals two-thirds targeted by scams

01-May-2003

Almost two-thirds of licensees have been targeted by fraudsters over the past year, according to an poll on thePublican.com.More than 60 per cent of...

Striking it rich

30-Apr-2003

The Sunday Times' annual Rich List shows mixed fortunes for industry figures. Mark Stretton takes a look.The annual list of Britain's wealthiest folk...

Po Na Na suspends shares

29-Apr-2003

The outlook was bleak for Po Na Na this morning as the cash-strapped bar operator asked for its shares to be suspended.The lastest move would...

What the Sunday papers said

28-Apr-2003

The Sunday TelegraphScottish & Newcastle plans to sell its retail division, in a bold move that it hopes will raise up to £2bn to expand its...

The pleasure of snacking

25-Apr-2003

The following article is brought to you by Walkers Snack Foods.How to cash in on the crisps & snacks opportunity by occasion.Quiet drink /...

Feed the need

25-Apr-2003

The following article is brought to you by McCain.Talk "occasions" and most people think of birthdays, Christmas and Valentine's Day. But people need...

Expect a Doritos heatwave

24-Apr-2003

Walkers Snacks will begin a £1m television advertising campaign this month to promote its launch of the new Extreme Chilli Heatwave flavour. The...

Branded Leisure to fight on despite collapse rumours

24-Apr-2003

Branded Leisure, the operator of the Cosmo Spirit Café in Manchester, has denied claims it faces collapse.The company is fighting a winding-up...

Easter sales boost for UK pubs

24-Apr-2003

Pubs enjoyed a bumper Easter weekend as many Brits got out and about in the sunshine instead of travelling abroad.Pubs reported soaring sales over...

Hampden's dry no more

24-Apr-2003

Alcohol was sold to sports fans at Hampden Park for the first time in more than 20 years but the move is unlikely to see an end to "dry" rugby and...

Beating the binge

23-Apr-2003

The Portman Group is aiming to tackle the growing problem of binge-drinking with a fresh burst of trade-focused activity. Nicola Collenette...

Toad's in a hole

23-Apr-2003

Many pub operators have flirted with the idea of a high street bar chain, but Eldridge Pope's Toad concept is an example not to follow, says Mark...

Important scam warning for licensees

23-Apr-2003

A rogue company has been targeting publicans in a shocking scam, conning them out of their hard earned cash.The Publican has been inundated with...

Froggatt's S&N call up is surprise' to trade

17-Apr-2003

By Claire Hu Scottish and Newcastle, Britain's biggest brewer, has surprised the trade by appointing a company outsider, Tony Froggatt, as its new...

Oh Hugh, far too casual

17-Apr-2003

Whilst speaking at the ALMR's recent annual lunch I could not resist commenting on the Six Continents' AGM, Mr Hugh Osmond and his "casual...

Okells' Manx Cat stalks north west

17-Apr-2003

By Tony Halstead Isle of Man-brewed Okells beers will play a starring role in a new pub chain opening on the UK mainland. Former Robert Cain Brewery...

Cameron's Lion King

17-Apr-2003

Mark Stretton meets David Soley, who last year merged Cameron's and Castle Eden to safeguard the art of brewing in the North East.I wanted to talk...

Summer of discontent?

16-Apr-2003

SARS. Terrorists. Here we go again, say tourism chiefs. Jackie Annett reports.With the SARS virus and the war already leading to a drop in tourism,...

Karaoke nights: The show must go on

16-Apr-2003

Karaoke is a guaranteed success, says Phil Mellows.By the end of the show the pub was a hot terrine of 200 sweating bodies pressed against the stage,...

Men spend instead of save

14-Apr-2003

Young men are spending more cash than ever before on leisure activities such as going to the pub, a new report has revealed.According to market...

Okell's heads for the mainland

14-Apr-2003

Isle of Man brewer Okell's has recruited the former managing director of Liverpool's Robert Cain Brewery to scour Merseyside for pubs.Steve Holt is...

Heritage Pubco back with 240 pub acquisition

14-Apr-2003

Entrepreneurs John Finney and David Harrison have re-launched the Heritage Pub Company with the acquisition of Pennant Inns' 240 pubs.Heritage has...

What the Sunday papers said

14-Apr-2003

The ObserverMORE than half of Britons back New York-style smoking bans in restaurants according to a survey published today. THE bounce in the stock...

Time to take stock of market forces

11-Apr-2003

Mark Stretton examines the role of the City analyst - the professionals charged with the difficult task of predicting winners and losers of the stock...

Walsh launches £40m venture fund

11-Apr-2003

Pub entrepreneur Jim Walsh has established an investment company with a fund of up to £40m for new ventures.The Commer Investment Fund has already...

Suspicious fire hits bar

10-Apr-2003

A massive fire which destroyed a pub on the Isle of Lewis is being treated by police as suspicious. The centre of Stornoway on the island was closed...

Hog's Head revamp will keep a taste of traditional values

10-Apr-2003

by Claire Hu Laurel has decided against converting all its Hogshead pubs to a new contemporary concept, and will instead retain a proportion as...

Glasgow's Bed is now Blanket

10-Apr-2003

Bed a nightclub that opened in December on the site of the former Velvet Rooms in Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street has been forced to change its...

Cleaning the door

09-Apr-2003

Michelle Perrett examines the new regulations for pub doorstaff.It's now official - licensees who use doorstaff will have to meet the requirements...

What the Sunday papers said

07-Apr-2003

The Sunday TimesSCOTTISH & NEWCASTLE is to secure a 30-year management, distribution and beer-supply contracts as part of the £750m sale of more...

The beat goes

03-Apr-2003

on for DJ Hayes John Hayes has run nightclubs in Scunthorpe since 1974. It all began on a night out in Tiffany's in Scunthorpe when he found himself...

Host loses final battle

03-Apr-2003

A Norfolk landlord who had just received £1m in compensation after being badly beaten in a pub attack 10 years ago has died of cancer. Ronald Mizon,...

Pubs seen as crucial in bid to promote tourism

03-Apr-2003

By Clive Smith and The PMA Team Pubs can play a huge role in helping to persuade more people to visit the UK from abroad. British Tourist Association...

Pubs' knight vision

03-Apr-2003

The campaign for St George's Day to become better recognised and celebrated more widely is gaining momentum as we move closer to April 23.Charles...

The Publican People Charter Update

03-Apr-2003

Last week, The Publican Newspaper launched its new campaign - The Publican People Charter - which has been set up in a bid to improve customer...

Leeds licensee's protection racket case in court

03-Apr-2003

A licensee of a Leeds pub has been giving evidence in court after an alleged run-in with a protection racket. Barbara Forest, who manages the Lion...

Concern as plans to give EHOs power to close pubs are unveiled

03-Apr-2003

Proposals to give Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) the powers to shut down noisy and rowdy pubs could spell trouble for licensees.Under the new...

Six Continents faces £110m split bill

03-Apr-2003

Six Continents has admitted it faces a £110m bill for the cost of demerging its pubs and hotels businesses.Its vast array of bankers, brokers,...

Barracuda has become a stealthy predator, armed to the teeth

03-Apr-2003

It isn't hard to figure out why Barracuda is one of the snappiest retail operators in the industry's shark-infested waters these days. "In...

Leisure boss Hemmings swoops for Brannigans

02-Apr-2003

Leisure entrepreneur Trevor Hemmings has pipped niche operator Vodka Bar Management (VBM) in the race for the Brannigans chain of bars.Mr Hemmings,...

NI hike spells bad news for businesses

01-Apr-2003

The forthcoming National Insurance hike could lead to the loss of thousands of jobs as businesses struggle to meet the costs. A report by the British...

What the Sunday papers said

31-Mar-2003

The Sunday TimesIndustry figures who have dominated the corporate landscape for the past 20 years - including Sir Brian Stewart of Scottish &...

A clear signal

28-Mar-2003

Growing your market can be an expensive business but getting the message right can certainly pay off. By Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy...

Hitting the target

28-Mar-2003

The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.Targeting the right customers is vital to increase trade.Understanding your customers is one...

O'Neill's is flying high at Heathrow

27-Mar-2003

By The PMA Team An O'Neill's outlet has been opened under franchise at Heathrow Airport. Brand owner Six Continents Retail has agreed a franchising...

Untying the knot

27-Mar-2003

Mike Foster, the man who ran Inntrepreneur, has presented his evidence in the landmark case. It's a revealing picture of life at the top of a major...

Court puts sword to Zanzibar plan

27-Mar-2003

by Richard Matthews A Crown Court's decision to overturn a previous ruling of a licensing panel and turn down a licence for a city-centre superclub...