Supermarkets will be real World Cup winners, survey shows
06-Apr-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs will receive a huge boost from the World Cup this summer but the real winners will be supermarkets, according to new research. A poll of more...
01-Apr-2010 By Neil Robertson
The BII chief responds to calls for the group to become the industry's policeman and develop a wider dispute-resolution service There has been a...
Ofcom Sky ruling could be 'disastrous' for pubs
31-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
Licensees could see a drop in sports fans watching live events in their pub after a ruling which will make it cheaper for consumers to watch premium...
31-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pubs have been left out in the cold over the proposed deal to force Sky to slash its prices to other broadcasters. And pubs could be further hit as...
30-Mar-2010 By Peter Coulson
The other day I was taken to task for not being specific about what activities would constitute an "irresponsible promotion", says Peter Coulson.
29-Mar-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Steve Holland tells Robyn Lewis how golden tickets, Wimbledon garden parties and free soft drinks are helping boost turnover at the Waterman.
29-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
A new BII qualification for music promoters has been launched — it is the first qualification of its kind to be devised.
29-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook
Sonya Hook reports on S&NP's Bar Boosters programme, which is designed to give licensees a helping hand, offering a range of services.
29-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pubs will be left out in the cold on any price reduction deals on Sky, according to reports as Ofcom unveils its decision this week.
29-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
West Ham vice chair and Apprentice star Karen Brady is to be the guest speaker at the BII Annual Lunch. The event will take place on Tuesday 11 May...
'Sky Sports price war threatens pubs'
28-Mar-2010
A price war in the cost of watching live sport at home could force more pubs to close. The cost of watching the English Premier League and Ashes...
26-Mar-2010 By David Elliott
Last weekend brought home to me the highs and lows of our great country, says former Greene King Pub Partners boss David Elliott.
25-Mar-2010 By Tony Halstead
Pubco business development managers (BDMs) could soon study for degrees in hospitality management.
Minimum wage to rise to £5.93 in October
25-Mar-2010
The minimum wage is set to rise to £5.93 for over-21s in October, in line with the Low Pay Commission's recommendations, the Government confirmed...
Adnams doubles operating profits
25-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ
Adnams, the Suffolk brewer, doubled its operating profits in the year to December 31, 2009, with its Cellar & Kitchen retail concept hitting...
25-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Suffolk brewer and pub operator Adnams has doubled its operating profit and increased turnover by 9%, following a difficult 2008. Adnams reported...
24-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
The BII has announced the semi-finalists in its Licensee of the Year competition — six finalists will now be selected.
Trade charity assesses tough times
24-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
We are sat in a room in the impressive surroundings of the Licensed Victuallers School. Among the pupils at the fee-paying Ascot independent, owned...
24-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Drinks wholesaler WaverleyTBS has informed a "minority" of its customers that it will no longer be able to supply them from 16 April. Waverley has...
23-Mar-2010 By The PMA Team
There has been a consumer flight to value in the wake of the credit crunch, says Greene King chief executive Rooney Anand.
Brewers unveil World Cup line-up
23-Mar-2010
Brewers are getting ready for the World Cup by producing beers to celebrate this summer's festival of football. North East brewer Camerons has made...
23-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Over 15,000 jobs in the Irish drinks industry have been lost over the past 18 months due to falling consumption and lower consumer confidence. A...
22-Mar-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including beauty nights, a children's pancake day event and race days.
Mark Daniels: Sky high on 3D
22-Mar-2010
The next stage in how we watch TV is about to launch: 3D. Three Dimensional TV. Whenever I think about it, I get a tingle of excitement ... and then...
'Jobs warning as Darling plans extra five per cent on alcohol'
22-Mar-2010
The head of Britain's biggest drinks group has launched a blistering attack on the Government's duty regime ahead of Wednesday's Budget, warning that...
22-Mar-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Giant fish & chips is just one of the Wensleydale Heifer's imaginative attractions, as owner David Moss tells Sheila McWattie. How I got here...
19-Mar-2010 By Gerry Price
Rent reviews can be fraught. Enterprise Inns lessee Gerry Price reflects on his recent experience at the Inn @ West End. About the pub The Inn @...
19-Mar-2010 By John Harrington and Lesley Foottit
More than 1,000 pubs and clubs in the UK and Ireland have signed up to receive 3D football through Sky. The broadcaster will also offer pubs...
19-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Cash and carry store Makro is offering licensees the chance to win a new TV screen as part of its World Cup promotion. Pubs that spend £2,500 more...
18-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
Doorstaff are being urged to confiscate ID that is used by under-18s to try to buy alcohol. The Security Industry Authority (SIA), which regulates...
'3D Premier League broadcasts to hit pubs after Sky buys 15,000 3DTVs'
17-Mar-2010
3DTV could be coming to a pub near you, after Sky purchased 15,000 3DTV sets from LG, to show weekly Premier League matches in pubs across the UK....
17-Mar-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Robyn Lewis looks at ways to use English brands and traditions to make St George's Day an event to remember.
Health and Safety: What to expect when the EHO comes to give you your Score on the Door
16-Mar-2010
A shiver of apprehension runs through most establishments when a visit from an environmental health officer (EHO) is on the cards. Yet the visits are...
15-Mar-2010 By Sonya Hook
An effective pub layout and a quality audio-visual kit will keep your pub packed during the World Cup and beyond, says Sonya Hook.
British Tourism Week kicks-off today
15-Mar-2010 By James Wilmore
British Tourism Week kicks off today - and pubs still have a chance to get involved by hosting an event. The British Beer & Pub Association...
Mark Daniels: Google Wave - Wave, and we'll all Wave back
11-Mar-2010
I love Google. I've made no bones about that going back as far as my days as a BDM in the realms of the Internet software industry. Almost...
Alcohol shock tactics don't work, say academics
11-Mar-2010
Shock tactics used in public health campaigns don't work and could actually make things worse, according to leading academics. Speakers at a meeting...
Police deal pubs World Cup blow
11-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Pubs hoping to make bumper profits during the World Cup have been dealt a blow by police plans to ensure venues screening matches use door security...
11-Mar-2010 By Ewan Turney
Four drinks producers have refuted suggestions they are misusing social media networks — such as Facebook — to skirt around advertising rules....
Snacks brand gets in on World Cup action
10-Mar-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
United Biscuits is going nuts about the World Cup by running a range of promotions to help pubs boost snacks sales over the summer. It will be...
10-Mar-2010 By John Harrington
The new safer glassware promoted by the Government will cost about the same as standard toughened glasses. But the Government has "no plans" to...
08-Mar-2010 By Tom Fender
Know your margins and get equipped to compete effectively in the coffee market, says him! sales & marketing director Tom Fender.
Hamish Champ: Security? Wot security?
08-Mar-2010 By Hamish Champ
It probably hasn't escaped your attention that we live in an increasingly security conscious world. Events in recent years mean we can't enjoy the...
08-Mar-2010 By Tony Halstead
Robinsons licensee Darren Johnson tells Tony Halstead about revitalising the Coach House, in High Bentham, North Yorkshire. How we got here My wife...
05-Mar-2010 By Phil Mellows
Beds & Bars is one of the UK leisure sector's most successful firms overseas. Phil Mellows meets its ebullient boss, Keith Knowles. Eighteen...
05-Mar-2010 By Tony Halstead
The enduring appeal of pub quizzes can give trade a healthy boost — as long as you follow a few key rules, says Tony Halstead. They first arrived...
World Cup Special: A whole different ball game
04-Mar-2010
A pub can be a serious pitfall for a professional footballer - you only have to look at the likes of George Best, Paul Gascoigne and Stan Bowles to...
World Cup Special: What do the fans want?
04-Mar-2010
What are customers looking for when they choose where to watch the football? It's a simple question but is perhaps one of the most important you need...
04-Mar-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Sheila McWattie looks at ideas for driving sales of comfort food dishes, from steaks, pies and fish & chips to rhubarb & custard. 1....
04-Mar-2010 By John Porter
John Porter looks at how pub caterers can pull in the punters with some comforting classics. There is, we are often told, a resurgence in classic...
