What the Sunday papers said
12-Aug-2002
The Sunday ExpressShares in SFI Group look attractive according to the Express. Concerns over SFI, which operates Slug & Lettuce and Bar Med,...
National Pubwatch faces ruin
08-Aug-2002
National Pubwatch could be facing ruin if it fails to raise much needed cash within the industry.The organisation needs an extra £15,000 a year to...
Hartford swoops for Jamies Bars
07-Aug-2002
Bar and restaurant group Hartford has snapped up the troubled wine bar business Jamies in a £7.5m deal.The deal, subject to shareholder approval,...
CAMRA launches campaign for Brakspear pubs to remain independent
05-Aug-2002
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is using this week's Great British Beer Festival to build support for its campaign to save Brakspear's pub...
What the Sunday papers said
05-Aug-2002
The Sunday TelegraphThe Telegraph picks up on the Grey Archer story that broke last week. The liquidation of the on-line business represents Guy...
'We need outdoor events' say Brighton licensees
02-Aug-2002
Brighton licensees held a meeting yesterday (Aug 1) to discuss the way forward for local tourism after the Fat Boy Slim concert.Since the concert...
Sacked licensee couple unfairly dismissed rules tribunal
01-Aug-2002
A licensee couple sacked for allegedly watering down beer were unfairly dismissed, an employment tribunal has ruled. Eric and Carol Daykin's...
Licensees fear death of the superpub
31-Jul-2002
The pub trade has hit back at claims that superpubs are contributing to underage drinking, binge drinking and public disorder.This comes after...
It's eat and drink for pubs
30-Jul-2002
Brewers are hoping to tap into the pub food market by promoting beer as a refreshing alternative to wine at the table. Ben McFarland finds out...
Honeycombe Leisure signs deal with pubco to manage estate
29-Jul-2002
Honeycombe Leisure, the north west-based operator, has gone into partnership with a new £11m managed house business called Nectar Taverns....
More bad news for Brighton pubs
26-Jul-2002
Brighton council has postponed this weekend's Stella Artois Screen film festival, because it says it cannot guarantee public safety.The news comes as...
Focus on Scotland
25-Jul-2002
G1 leads the way in Glagow city centre as explosion continuesThe massive explosion in Glasgow's night life over the last five years does not worry...
Focus on Scotland: Brands
25-Jul-2002
Scotland's lager sector is heating up as Carling's Extra Cold variant crosses the borderIt wasn't long ago that Carling and Tennent's were friends,...
Focus on Scotland: Property
25-Jul-2002
Pub groups willing to pay higher prices for prime locationsEnglish-based pub groups are continuing to drive the licensed property market in Scotland...
Focus on Scotland: Who's Who
25-Jul-2002
National CompaniesScottish & Newcastle50 East Fettes Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 1RRTel: 0131 528 2000Fax: 0870 333 2121The leading brewer and pub...
Pubs to open for 36 hours every New Year's Eve
25-Jul-2002
Pubs will be able to open for 36-hours every New Year's Eve if a new reform is passed by parliament. The draft reform, which proposes the permanent...
Glendola to float Waxy O'Connors
24-Jul-2002
Glendola Leisure, the managed pub company that owns the Waxy O'Connors brand, is preparing to float the Irish bar concept.The group is in talks with...
Wet summer weather dampens pub profits
24-Jul-2002
Licensees all over the country are struggling because poor summer weather is continuing to hit sales.Pubs are feeling the pinch as rain continues to...
Future looks bleak for Brighton pubs
23-Jul-2002
Brighton licensees fear trade could be down for years, after reports that debris from the Fat Boy Slim gig had ruined the beachfront.Estimates...
Balaclava buys Hobgoblin pubs
23-Jul-2002
Balaclava, the managed pub company, has taken control of the Hobgoblin pubs, to double its pub estate.The sale comes after Hobgoblin sold its...
Something for everyone
22-Jul-2002
Look carefully and you'll find a cider for all occasions.Consumption of cider has doubled in the last 20 years, which is not surprising when you...
Bag yourself tsnack sales
22-Jul-2002
Following a few simple steps can boost snack sales.Category management has had a high profile in recent months, enabling you to boost your bagged...
EU can't be serious!
18-Jul-2002
Whether we like it or not, our integration into Europe is gathering pace. Michelle Perrett assesses how it's affecting a British institution - the...
Pub companies to recycle their glass
16-Jul-2002
An increasing number of pub companies are going green and supporting the Recycle-More-Glass initiative.Six Continents Retail, JD Wetherspoon,...
Fatboy Slim gig a hit with Brighton licensees
15-Jul-2002
Brighton pubs enjoyed a roaring trade at the weekend as 250,000 music lovers flocked to the seaside to watch DJ Fatboy Slim.Thousands of fans spent...
Licensee hits out over insurance costs
15-Jul-2002
The manager of a North East pub claims he could be put out of business after receiving a massive increase in insurance costs.John Anderson, who runs...
What the Sunday papers said
13-Jul-2002
The Mail on SundayPunch Taverns founder Hugh Osmond is thought to have cashed in around £6m worth of shares in the pub group, just weeks after the...
New booze cruise could kill pub trade in the North East
12-Jul-2002
Licensees in the North East fear a new booze cruise - taking drinkers to France- could be devastating for trade.Drinkers will be able to board the...
UK fears as Irish opening hours are threatened by rise in violence
08-Jul-2002
Pubs in Ireland may see their opening hours restricted after an upsurge in late-night violence, a move that some fear could be a sign of things to...
What the Sunday papers said
08-Jul-2002
The Sunday TimesThe number of companies in trouble increased by seven per cent last month, according to the Sunday Times / Mandis Agony Index. The...
Three way merger for Ann Street Group
05-Jul-2002
Ann Street Group - which owns Conquest Inns and Lionheart Inns - has merged with C.I. Traders and Le Riche Group.The move will see the Jersey-based...
CAMRA calls for competition investigation following Beer Orders decision
05-Jul-2002
Consumer group CAMRA is calling on the Government to launch an investigation into competition in the industry.The Campaign for Real Ale has published...
SFI: Slugging it out
02-Jul-2002
Andrew Latham has taken over the helm of SFI Group at a crucial time. Mark Stretton looks at how the chief executive is turning the company around.As...
CAMRA: Government's 95 per cent liquid pint decision 'farcical'
01-Jul-2002
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has condemned the government's decision to introduce a minimum 95 per cent liquid pint as "farcical".The group,...
What the Sunday papers said
29-Jun-2002
The Sunday TimesScottish & Newcastle, the international brewer, is expected to announce on Tuesday that the company will raise up to £1.5bn by...
Regent disposals to hit 2003 profits
27-Jun-2002
Regent Inns, the publicly-quoted company that operates Walkabout and Jongleurs, has scaled back profit forecasts for 2003 in the wake of its...
Pubs facing fines over recycling regulations
26-Jun-2002
Pubs could face prosecution and fines of up to £5000 if they fail to comply with regulations on recycling.A ruling in the High Court means any pub...
Equity firm bids £434m for Brake Brothers
25-Jun-2002
A private equity company has offered £433.7m for the food supply business Brake Brothers.Clayton, Dubilier & Rice offered 825p-a-share,...
Charter Group urges licensees to recruit neighbouring pubs
25-Jun-2002
Licensees who have signed up to the industry's charter on smoking are being asked to recruit neighbouring pubs to help avert a smoking ban.Ministers...
Brulines builds on success
24-Jun-2002
Brulines Ltd, the UK's leading provider of draught beer dispense monitoring equipment, has further enhanced its service to clients and has secured...
Carling and Worthington head for the US
24-Jun-2002
Coors is looking to give America a taste of the British beers it bought last year.Both the UK's favourite lager Carling and the Worthington ale brand...
Back on track
21-Jun-2002
In the wake of a troubled 18-month period, Wolverhampton & Dudley has transformed its managed pub business. Mark Stretton reports.When Wolves...
West Country licensees call for meeting with Tony Blair
20-Jun-2002
As debate rages over plans for licensing reform, many licensees and pub operators have stepped up lobbying efforts to ensure their voice is heard.A...
Wizard buys 20 Regent pubs in £28m deal
19-Jun-2002
Wizard Inns, the fast-growing managed pub business run by Chris Hutt, has bought 20 pubs from Regent Inns in a £27.9m deal.The acquisition takes the...
Laurel on the acquisition trail
18-Jun-2002
Laurel, the owner of 600 managed pubs, is to bolster its estate and will look to buy packages of managed business ranging between 20 and 100...
EU to call time on pub happy hours?
18-Jun-2002
Pub happy hours could be banned if a new European directive calling for the end of price-led promotions on alcoholic drinks is passed by the European...
Settle for the best
17-Jun-2002
Mark Stretton meets Katie Reed, one of the founders of the Settle Inn, and discovers how she has built up her pubco from scratch. Walking through the...
What the Sunday papers said
17-Jun-2002
The Sunday papers were dominated this week, for obvious reasons, by England's 3-0 victory over Denmark in the World Cup on Saturday.Coverage in most...
Trouble brewing for licensees if new baby law comes into force
13-Jun-2002
Licensees could soon face hefty fines and possible imprisonment if they refuse to allow mothers to breastfeed their children on pub premises.A...
Summer gardens: ice
12-Jun-2002
Playng things cool: As temperatures rise in the summer months licensees need a steady supply of ice.When the 20th century dawned, ice was still...
