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Shepherd Neame: celebrating success

Woolpack is top Shepherd Neame pub

By Michelle Perrett

The Woolpack, in Banstead, Surrey, has been named Shepherd Neame Pub of the Year in its annual pub awards. Licensees Angie and Danny Irwin were...

Brown: can't keep his wife out of the refurbished Jolly Butchers in Stoke Newington

Flying the flag for standards

By Pete Brown

Quality is the key to pub evolution — as sticky carpets and smelly toilets become harder to justify, says Pete Brown.

Red tape: major concern for industry

Licensees reveal red-tape pet hates

By Michelle Perrett

Abolish annual licence renewals, return licensing control to magistrates and deregulate entertainment, say licensees.

Shloer: pub push

Shloer's £16m pub promo rolls out

By Jessica Harvey

Soft drink Shloer will be available to pubs and bars from this summer for the first time and will be backed by a £16m marketing campaign this year....

Coulson: most licensees do not have an ‘instant’ lawyer at their side to risk a confrontation with the police

Trade must fight instant pub closures

By Peter Coulson

Two more glaring examples of police misuse of their closure powers have come to light recently, involving two different parts of the law. In the...

Pubcos: under scrutiny

BISC confirms pubco-tenant inquiry

By Ewan Turney

The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (BISC) has confirmed it is to reconvene to look at whether a statutory code of practice is required.

Sawday's: community is key

Sawday's: community pub focus is key

By Jo Bruce

The editor of Alastair Sawday's Pubs & Inns guide said successful food pubs are those focusing on catering for their local communities.

Daniels: a fan of his Brulines system

Brulines: One year on and still satisfied

By Mark Daniels

The Brulines iDraught system installed in his Greene King tenancy a year ago is proving invaluable, argues licensee Mark Daniels. Few things are...

Tally Ho: set to refurbish the Three Pigeons

Tally Ho expands to three outlets

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Tally Ho Holdings, the operator of food-led pubs, run by the daughter of broadcaster Sir Terry Wogan and her husband, has secured its third site....

Coach & Horses: Fuller's has taken on the pub

Fuller's makes triple acquisition

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Fuller, Smith & Turner has added three pubs to its estate — including the famous rugby pub The Cabbage Patch in Twickenham,

Catherine Wheel: refurb underway

TLC Inns snaps up fifth pub site

By The PMA Team

Award-winning multi-site pub company TLC Inns — run by Steve Haslam and Jo Drain — has bought its fifth venue.

Rufus Hall is to speak at the UN

Orchid CEO invited to address the UN

By MA Reporter

Rufus Hall, chief executive of Orchid Group, the 295-strong managed pub company, has been invited to address the United Nations (UN) in New York on...

Football: games were screened illegally

Pub fined in TV footy case

By Adam Pescod

The licensee of a Lancashire pub has been fined £4,320 for using a foreign TV channel to show live football matches to her customers. Julie Hanson,...

Mellows: in-depth analysis on alcohol stats

The ups and downs of alcohol stats

By Phil Mellows

Phil Mellows considers the release of yet another set of stats on alcohol abuse and hospital admissions last week.

George: pizza pub concept

Orchid toasts first 'pizza pub' launch

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Managed pub operator Orchid has converted its first pub to its new "pizza pub" concept — the George in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.

Video: Pub operators back VAT cut

Video: Pub operators back VAT cut

By Becky Paskin, Big Hospitality

Pub operators at the recent MA250 conference explain why they are supporting a cut in VAT for the pub industry.

Tenanted Pub Company Summit: places are still available

Don't miss our Tenanted Pub Company Summit

By MA Reporter

There is still a chance to get tickets for the must-attend Tenanted Pub Company Summit at London's Sheraton Park Lane on 28 June. The event, run by...

St Austell: sales of Tribute still on the up

St Austell: profits up, turnover dips

By John Harrington, M&C Report

St Austell, the Cornish brewer and pub operator, has reported a rise in profits for 2010 despite a slight dip in turnover. Operating profit before...

Thrive on 5%: support grows

CAMRA backs 5% VAT

By Michelle Perrett

The Campaign for Real Ale has put its weight behind Thrive on Five, the PMA's campaign to get VAT reduced to 5%.

Do more pubs need to close?

Pub market 'will face greater rationalisation'

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

An analyst has predicted a greater rationalisation of the pub market and that will be to the benefit of the major managed operators. In a report on...

Goodyear: Young's at heart

Stephen Goodyear: overseer of change

By Phil Mellows

Five years ago Young's closed its brewery in Wandsworth and embarked on a new era. Phil Mellows catches up with Stephen Goodyear.

Codes of practice: under scrutiny

Pubcos: a good first step but more to do

By Michelle Perrett

A start has been made, but there is still "much more" that needs to be done by the industry to put the relationship between pubcos and tenants on a better footing, according to Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) secretary Kate Nicholls.

New non-executive chairman for Young's

New non-exec chairman for Young's

By Michelle Perrett

Young's, the London pub company and brewer, has revealed that non-executive chairman Chris Sandland is to step down after 38 years. He will be...

Coulson: be wary of underage stings on machines

Machines and age restrictions

By Peter Coulson

In certain parts of the country pubs are being targeted for enforcement action on the underage use of gaming machines, says Peter Coulson.

Price: feedback is vital

Bite the bullet and thrive on feedback

By Gerry Price

The truth often hurts, but whatever sort of pub you are running it is crucial to have feedback from your customers, says Gerry Price.

Scotland: SNP wants a minimum price on alcohol

BBPA warning on Scots tax plans

By John Harrington, M&C Report

BBPA chief executive Brigid Simmonds has urged the Scottish National Party to reconsider its policies towards alcohol tax.

Big issue: inclusion of assignments in Localism Bill

ALMR's leased pubs worry

By Michelle Perrett

Leased pubs should not be penalised under the Government's Community Right to Buy scheme, says trade body.

Bel & the Dragon in Cookham: menu will be overseen by Ronnie Kimbugwe

Longshot in Bel relaunch plan

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Longshot, the business led by Joel Cadbury and Ollie Vigors, is set to relaunch the Bel & The Dragon chain, with the re-opening of its site in...

Booker: hopes Classic will provide a springboard to take on pub rivals

Sales up at Booker

By Ewan Turney

Food and drink wholesaler Booker has reported a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 52 weeks to 25 March. The group said total sales were...

Pubcos now have codes of practice in place

'Licensees unsure about dispute resolution'

By Michelle Perrett

A high number of licensees are still unsure where to turn when they are in dispute with their pubco, it was revealed today. The news was unveiled...

Moses: steal ideas from supermarkets

Pub industry can learn from supermarkets

By Michelle Perrett

Pubs should steal the five principles supermarkets use to help drive their sales, according to research company him!. Katy Moses, business...

Daniels: tag-tastic

Tag us, and win?

By Mark Daniels

Mark Daniels considers what the new tagging option for businesses and brands means in the pub world.

Be At One: working with Zolfo Cooper

Be At One seeks backing for growth plans

By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

London-based cocktail bar operator Be At One has appointed Zolfo Cooper to advise it on its investment options for future growth. It is looking to...

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