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Breezer aims to take crown

06-Nov-2000

Bacardi Breezer aims to beat US lager Budweiser to become the best-distributed alcoholic drink in the UK.Breezer is in 56 per cent of the 120,000...

Pubs accused of failing kids as families call for continental-style culture

30-Oct-2000

Many publicans are antagonising potential customers simply by obeying the law on admitting children. A new report found that parents blame licensees...

Ground force - pubs face a challeng in the current coffee boom

09-Oct-2000

Walk down any high street and you will see a new coffee bar. But despite this boom, pubs have a lot to learnCoffee is enjoying a bit of a renaissance...

Metz schnapps up 40 per cent version

09-Oct-2000

Bacardi-Martini has extended its Metz range with the launch of a 40 per cent ABV schnapps aimed at tapping into the growing shot market.The release...

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...