Companies

Mitchell's of Lancaster has some explosive plans

26-Oct-1998

Mitchell's of Lancaster, long-regarded as a quiet local brewer, has some explosive plans.For many years Mitchell's of Lancaster was quietly thriving...

Bumper bar opening for Davy

26-Oct-1998

Bar operator Davy & Co is investing in its first chains of retail concepts as part of its expansion.It initially plans up to six outlets branded...

How the West End was won (by Corney and Barrow)

12-Oct-1998

Through boom and gloom, Corney and Barrow has catered for the movers and shakers in the CityAs the global meltdown threatens the British economy, the...

Norfolk's Crownelm Properties enjoys the last laugh

21-Sep-1998

With 14 outlets turning over £2.5m, Crownelm Properties is now enjoying a very big last laugh. We report.With just £20,000 in their pockets, two...

Burning ambition from Ambishus Pub Company

07-Sep-1998

Ambishus has set the pub industry alight since it burst on to the scene. We report.With a background in the Magic Pub Company, it's no surprise that...

What lies ahead for Yates's Wine Lodges?

10-Aug-1998

Yates's Wine Lodges was voted top Pub Retail Brand at The Publican Awards 1998. We report on what lies ahead for the successful company.With a...

Big changes are on the way at Wizard Inns

15-Jun-1998

Wizard Inns has been making big changes to its portfolio recently. We speak to Chris Hutt, the man holding the wand.When Chris Hutt looked at some of...

Interpub rises up from a couple of crippling years

08-Jun-1998

After a disastrous couple of years that almost crippled the company, Interpub seems to have turned a corner. We report.With ambitious plans to roll...

The Head of Steam - the station buffet of the future?

18-May-1998

According to Tony Brookes' masterplan, waiting for a train will never be the same. Phil Mellows went trainspotting with the founder of Head of Steam....

Flotation for Mill House Inns? Chairman Bob Williams tells all...

06-Apr-1998

Mill House Inns is reaching an important phase in its development. We meet chairman Bob Williams.Flotation is on the minds of executives at Mill...

Change of sales strategy for Charles Wells

16-Feb-1998

Bedford brewer Charles Wells has been feeling the squeeze as a result of the influx of cheap imports. Lorna Harrison discovers how the company is...

Avebury promises non-themed pubs

09-Feb-1998

Avebury Taverns, which recently more than doubled in size, has promised there will be no theming or branding in its 431 pubs.The independent operator...

Pubmaster's John Sands talks acquisitions

02-Feb-1998

In his first full interview for more than a year, Pubmaster managing director John Sands explains what has been going on. "This is the first time...

Ushers to seek buy-back option

02-Feb-1998

Ushers is seeking permission to buy back up to 15 per cent of its own shares.The announcement comes after a disappointing set of annual profits...

Mill House Inns continues to prosper

01-Dec-1997

Mill House Inns has enjoyed a meteoric rise since being formed two and a half years ago. We talk to chairman Bob Williams.Blue Streak, the first...

'Win, win situation' for Enterprise Inns?

24-Nov-1997

Enterprise Inns is in a 'win, win situation', says chief executive Ted Tuppen. Lorna Harrison reports.When Enterprise Inns acquired two managed house...

The Pub Estate Company has something to shout about...

27-Oct-1997

The Pub Estate Company has been keeping a low profile — until now. Lorna Harrison reports.One could be easily forgiven for not knowing anything...

Bass may use Burton to meet extra demand

06-Oct-1997

Bass may look at increasing production of Caffrey's and leading ale brands through the acquisition of Carlsberg-Tetley's (C-T) Burton brewery.Last...

Fuller's looks to the future with a new, thoroughly modern chain

22-Sep-1997

Fuller's is working on Project Green. Retail director Simon Emeny explains allFuller, Smith & Turner, the London brewer famous for traditional...

C-T stays silent over rumours of closures

04-Aug-1997

Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has refused to comment on speculation that it is to close its Alloa and Wrexham breweries.The breweries — thought to be the...

Ridleys keeps Essex appeal as it strengthens its divisions

21-Jul-1997

Ridleys Brewery is strengthening its retailing and brewing divisions. Lorna Harrison visits the picturesque site to determine its plans.Nobody would...

Jennings Brothers adapts to modern times

23-Jun-1997

At first glance it would seem easy for a regional brewer like Jennings Brothers to just rest on its laurels.In business since 1828, the company began...