Events & Occasions

St George's Day hailed as 'best ever'

28-Apr-2004

Licensees have hailed St George's Day as the best ever with a record number of pubs using the event to combine patriotism with profit.Operators...

Pubs gear up for St George as extensions are granted

15-Apr-2004

Licensees are finally winning the hard-fought battle to have St George's Day recognised as a special day of importance.Shani Rogers, who runs the...

St George's Day holiday campaign gathers pace

08-Apr-2004

by Claire Hu A trade campaign calling for St George's Day to be made a national holiday is gaining ground, with the biggest number of pubs this year...

St George's Day on 23 April is fast approaching

01-Apr-2004

Pubs stand to make £14.1m from the St George's Day weekend if they take advantage of the celebrations and stage special events, according to...

Late hours on Xmas Day

25-Mar-2004

QCan a special hours certificate under section 77 of the Licensing Act operate on Christmas Day? No-one seems to have a clear view locally. AWhere...

St Patrick's Day a hit for trade

23-Mar-2004

Licensees enjoyed a bumper St Patrick's Day with record sales and huge queues seen across the country.Irish pubs especially reaped the rewards of the...

Crackdown on rogue promos

11-Mar-2004

Portman begins tough clampdown, and BBPA to announce banned' list by John Harrington The Portman Group has begun a rigorous crackdown on rogue pub...

Valentine not so sweet

04-Mar-2004

After an unseasonably strong start to the year, trading took a downturn for Richard and Jaqueline Macey, lessees at the Fountain Inn, Clent,...

Trade calls for national approach to irresponsible promos

05-Feb-2004

Calls for a national approach to tackling irresponsible drink offers are gaining momentum, as operators face a patchwork of local regulations which...

Mixed message over festive trading

08-Jan-2004

Brewers received their Christmas bonus with a whopping 18 million extra pints sold over the festive period. The British Beer & Pub Association...

Fury over Glasgow's drinks-promo move

18-Dec-2003

by Mairi Clark Glasgow Licensing Board has outraged licensees across the city by introducing its controversial new policy banning drinks promotions a...

Pubs face stiff Christmas competition from supermarkets

03-Dec-2003

Pubs risk losing trade to home drinking over the key Christmas trading period as supermarkets are heavily discounting alcohol to draw in...

Fuller's is gearing up for Christmas with the launch of two

23-Oct-2003

For the fifth year running, the London brewer will be releasing Jack Frost a 4.5% abv ale that is available in cask and bottle. Jack Frost is...

Stocking up for Christmas

22-Oct-2003

Pubs should see the festive period as a chance to change people's habits. We take a look at how you can make the most of Christmas.Something odd yet...

Stocking up for Christmas: Planning & Equipment

22-Oct-2003

Hamlet hopes for happy ChristmasHamlet is a cigar called Happiness - at least it will be for Christmas. Gallaher is temporarily rebranding its market...

Stocking up for Christmas: Snacks and Confectionery

22-Oct-2003

There's more choice than ever as Walkers releases its biggest Christmas programme of festive snacks.Walkers Snacks has announced its biggest ever...

Going for promotion

26-Sep-2003

Are you making the most of promotions and events? By Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...

How to get promoted!

26-Sep-2003

The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.Raise your pub profile and performance with well-run promotions.Well-managed promotions are a...

Make the most of promotions

26-Sep-2003

The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.An analysis to planning, implementing and evaluating your promotions and events.Begin with...

Trade supports irresponsible drink promo crackdown in Blackpool

15-Aug-2003

Police in Blackpool are encouraging pub operators to drop irresponsible drinks promotions, believing they have developed an approach which does not...

Drinks promos must shape up or ship out

31-Jul-2003

Local councils could be given powers to crack down on pubs if licensees refuse to run responsible drinks promotions and happy hours. The national...

Your people, your profits: The first day

21-Jul-2003

by Andrew Corcoran"First impressions count" is not just a turn of phrase - it's true. Keeping staff involves ensuring their expectations are met and...

Young's defends itself against George Best scandal

14-Jul-2003

Young's Brewery has been forced to defend itself following press accusations that George Best should not have been allowed to buy alcohol in one of...

A no-no to promos

21-May-2003

There is a belief that irresponsible promotions are destroying the image of the drinks industry. Michelle Perrett asks what's being done about...

Industry slams drinks promotions

15-May-2003

The industry is taking a unique stance by cracking down on companies that run "irresponsible" drinks promotions.Trade leaders, pub companies and...

Rising to the occasions

25-Apr-2003

Pubs should take advantage of customer occasions, says Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...

FAQ: Making the most of occasions

25-Apr-2003

Why do licensees need to focus on occasions?The days when the pub was the natural leisure choice are long gone. Whether it's coffee bars in the...

Key occasions have six appeal

25-Apr-2003

The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.Having the right range of products to cater for the key occasions is vitally important to...

More pubs than ever to support St George's Day

17-Apr-2003

More pubs than ever before are expected to celebrate St George's Day next Wednesday (April 23) after a high-profile campaign.The value of St George...

Dixon pledges support to 'The value of St George' campaign

11-Apr-2003

Industry expert Phil Dixon has lent his weight to "The value of St George" campaign.Mr Dixon, an avid campaigner for the rights of licensees, has...

Support grows for St Patrick's Day in battle of the Saints

24-Mar-2003

A petition to make St Patrick's Day a national bank holiday in the UK has the support of 15,000 people.Six Continents, which owns Irish brand...

St Patrick's Day is just around the corner. And that means b

27-Feb-2003

In a little over two weeks, one of the year's biggest partying days hits town St Patrick's Day. Not that long ago, 17 March used to be celebrated...

Pubs push for St George's holiday

20-Feb-2003

by Tony Halstead Scottish & Newcastle has backed the campaign launched by one of its licensees to make St George's Day a national holiday. The...

Industry warned to stop 'irresponsible' drinks promotions

31-Jan-2003

Campaigners have issued a stern warning to the drinks industry to stop promoting unlimited-drinks offers before the government intervenes.Pubs that...

Drink-driving arrests over Christmas a blow to trade

09-Jan-2003

The number of drink-drivers on the roads over the festive period remained the same as last year, striking a blow to both police and the trade who...

Surviving January and February

11-Dec-2002

Phil Mellows looks at how to make the most of your business through the post-Christmas and New Year lull.January and February is the toughest time of...

Christmas crackdown on tipping

02-Dec-2002

Pubs are facing a crackdown on counterfeit spirits over Christmas. Trading Standards Officers across the UK are focusing on the party season to catch...

Police warn barstaff of credit card fraud in run up to Christmas

08-Nov-2002

Organised criminals have stepped up their efforts to force pub staff to "clone" customers' credit cards in the run-up to Christmas.In the busiest...

Stocking up for Christmas

24-Oct-2002

The festive season offers a great opportunity for pubs to attract new customersThis December around £2bn will be jingling through pub tills - and...

Stocking up for christmas: Bottled brands

24-Oct-2002

Christmas is seen as key in cementing consumer loyalties for bottled brandsFestive FABsWe could be heading for a FAB Christmas. Flavoured alcoholic...

Stocking up for xmas: Snacks

24-Oct-2002

The festive period is crunch time as the big snack players prepare to do battleSnack attackIt had to happen. Turkey and Paxo crisps! Walkers is...

The fright stuff

18-Oct-2002

It's time to go for the jugular and make the most of the Hallowe'en opportunities. Ben McFarland offers advice for getting into the spirit.It's not...

Christmas presence

16-Oct-2002

With summer barely over, pubs are already turning attention to planning their Christmas menus. Kerry Rogan offers some useful advice for the festive...

Mexican rave

10-Oct-2002

Corona Extra has surged ahead of Sol to become the UK's top imported Mexican beer. According to research by AC Nielsen, Corona Extra is now ranked...

Nightclub boss slams drink promotions

04-Sep-2002

A nightclub boss has launched a scathing attack on the pub industry, slamming drinks discounters for effectively promoting binge-drinking.Adam Page,...

Regional events see some pubs benefit from Bank Holiday

28-Aug-2002

Although the wet August Bank Holiday weather signified the end of a miserable summer for many licensees, a series of regional events brought good...

Promotion problem

25-Jul-2002

by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonI read with interest a report on this site,...

What qualifies as a special occasion?

26-Jun-2002

by David Clifton, of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIt has been a busy few weeks for licensees across...

Pricing and promotions

24-Jun-2002

Promotions, especially for beer, can be a vital way to encourage new customers into your outlet.Understanding brand promotions and when to use them...