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...
Vaux chairman may retire within a year
02-Jun-1997
Sir Paul Nicholson looks set to retire from his role as chairman of North East brewer Vaux within 12 months. It is strongly rumoured that the...
Century Inns - a solid but 'rather unexciting' pubco?
26-May-1997
Since its flotation in 1995, Century Inns has profited from careful acquisition. Lorna Harrison reports. Century Inns openly admits that City...
Controversial report defended by analysts
19-May-1997
City analysts are sticking to their controversial view that major regional brewers should stop making beer and concentrate on pubs. A report by...
Caring attitude leads to successful business for Mayfair Taverns
05-May-1997
Mayfair Taverns believes a caring attitude results in a successful business. Lorna Harrison finds out how it follows this theory...
Revolution for Morland Breweries?
07-Apr-1997
Morland says it may buy more retail brands to meet the demands of the modern pub customer. We report. Being based in the quiet Oxfordshire town of...
Albion Pub Contracts grows market share despite shrinking market
24-Mar-1997
Albion Pub Contracts faces a challenge as the recovery takes hold. We report. Albion Pub Contracts is growing its share of a rapidly shrinking...
Does Ushers have pulling power?
03-Mar-1997
Why should anyone buy shares in Ushers? We take a look. Ushers has issued its Pathfinder Prospectus in preparation for tomorrow's Stock Exchange...
Targeting areas with bright ideas - W&DB diversifies
17-Feb-1997
In an attempt to win back customers, the industry has witnessed a boom in concept pubs. Lorna Harrison reports on how one brewer has learnt to...
