16-Feb-2010 By MA reporter
The Morning Advertiser has come up with a selection of tips for things to think about in the early stages of the tournament.
16-Feb-2010 By Robyn Lewis
It's time for licensees to turn their minds to all things Irish — and don't forget to order plenty of the black stuff, says Robyn Lewis.
16-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Licensees can get advice on boosting sales and increasing customer footfall at the BII Scotland annual general meeting in Edinburgh next week. Guest...
15-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Training provider CPL has launched a new series of E-Learning courses at a "fraction of the cost" of face-to-face training.
15-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Jason Read, Young's tenant at the Rattlebone Inn, Sherston, Wilts, talks prix-fixe menus, curry festivals and free chips with Sheila McWattie. How I...
12-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Steve Pitt, Enterprise lessee of the Cellars, at Eastney, Portsmouth, tells Sonya Hook how he has used music to ride out the recession. How I...
12-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
A pub company boss has hit out at the Government for saying cautions are sometimes acceptable for attacks on bar staff. The Government was...
Guinness scores record pub market share
11-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ
Diageo boss Paul Walsh said he believed the economic environment is in the "early stages" of recovery, as the drinks giant announced Guinness had...
Home Office welcomes training to tackle drunks
11-Feb-2010
A trade body that promises to usher in a "new era for responsible alcohol retailing" has been launched with government backing. The National Licensed...
11-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
A strong performance by Guinness and a successful Christmas campaign on spirits saw Diageo volumes grow 6% in Great Britain for the six months to 31...
10-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Government plans to change the taxation of popular quiz and games machines lwill cost the pub trade £85m — or £2,500 per pub.
National Pubwatch Conference 2010: Tackling the troublemakers
10-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
One of the major recent achievements of National Pubwatch has been to start a debate about how thugs are getting away with physically attacking...
10-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The trade has broadly welcomed the NLTA, fronted by Helen Newlove, but the BII has warned there is a risk of duplication of effort.
10-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Pub operators are offering a range of value-driven promotions to attract customers this Valentine's weekend. Many operators are offering deals from...
10-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Pub trade analysts CGA Strategy has launched an improved version of its alcohol brands measurement programme. CGA claims the new Brand Index 2.0...
09-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
An abatement notice is a potent weapon in a local authority's armoury because the threat it poses is more or less everlasting, says Peter Coulson.
05-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Jo Bruce looks at ways licensees can crack a breakfast offer including menu ideas, healthier options and breakfasts to go.
05-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team
A number of managed operators are seeing cash takes from AWP machines go up by 15%-20% thanks to good cash-hopper management, Sceptre Leisure chief...
Pub Bitch: Banger this Valentine's Day
05-Feb-2010
Something for the ladies It was 'three cheers' for CAMRA from 'dashing' culture minister Ben Bradshaw at the group's Parliamentary reception last...
05-Feb-2010 By Sheila McWattie
They say it's the most important meal of the day. Sheila McWattie investigates how licensees can use breakfast to help drive sales.
05-Feb-2010 By Gemma McKenna
The tied pub model is "less risky" than the alternatives, according to multiple operator Matt Saunders of the 11-strong Derby-based Fat Cat group....
05-Feb-2010 By John Harrington
Between 30 and 40 major breaches of pubco lease codes of practice have been resolved through the BII-led accreditation scheme BIIBAS. That's...
04-Feb-2010 By Jo Bruce
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including a midweek mussel night, a B&B owner event and a pudding night.
04-Feb-2010 By The PMA Team
Two more tenanted pub companies have pledged to help licensees by keeping a lid on price rises. Marston's tenanted division boss Alistair Darby...
Safer 'revolutionary' new pint glasses unveiled
04-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
Two types of safer "revolutionary" new pint glasses have been unveiled by the government today, aiming to give pubs a "preferable alternative" to...
04-Feb-2010 By Sonya Hook
Ciders of Sweden is pouring £1.5m into its 2010 marketing investment for its Kopparberg brand. The company is planning to ramp up its advertising...
03-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney
Coca-Cola Enterprises has appointed Dave McNulty to the new position of trading director on-premise.
03-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Charles Wells Pub Company's induction programme for new tenants has been recognised by the BII awarding body (BIIAB).
Alcohol code could be delayed until after election
03-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
The government's controversial mandatory code of practice could be delayed until after the general election, a senior trade figure has claimed. The...
02-Feb-2010 By Phil Mellows
Phil Mellows looks at how Marston's is tackling the economic downturn, when local sourcing and quality of service are vital.
02-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
The Government is increasing the number of "relevant offences" under the Licensing Act that cause objection to an applicant, says Peter Coulson.
02-Feb-2010 By Peter Coulson
Peter Coulson discusses the level of penalties for breach of the new mandatory conditions, which the Home Office is introducing.
02-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
The Bugle Horn in Bassingham is thriving thanks to the success of a bartering system where locals swap services and goods for drinks.
'Firms call for Scots lending 'matchmaker' to accelerate recovery'
02-Feb-2010 By James Wilmore
The directors of small businesses in Scotland have been forced to dip into their own savings to stay afloat during the recession. The Federation of...
01-Feb-2010 By MA Reporter
CPL Training is an international training company and the biggest provider of personal licence training in the UK.
01-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit
Llangadog licensee Kevin Skone talks to Lesley Foottit about attracting destination trade, traditional Welsh food, marketing and business advice....
29-Jan-2010 By Robyn Lewis
Simon Litherland, the newly-appointed managing director of Diageo GB, talks to Robyn Lewis about developing his flagship UK drinks company.
Bill Bailey stars in new drink awareness ads
29-Jan-2010 By Lesley Foottit
A new advertising campaign has launched today highlighting the risks of binge-drinking, with the help of comedian Bill Bailey. The ad aims to raise...
29-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
The public think better training and tougher ID checks — not curbs on pub or shop promotions — are the best ways to cut alcohol-related crime....
3D football in pubs from April
28-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Hundreds of pubs will be able to screen live football matches in 3D for the first time from April. Broadcaster Sky has announced it is preparing to...
27-Jan-2010 By Sheila McWattie
Sheila McWattie talks to Angus McCaig of the Holt in Honiton, about smoked foods, pub dishes and doing everything in house.
27-Jan-2010 By Peter Coulson
I have been examining the proposal in Swansea for the police to fine anyone who gives their ID to a youngster to enable them to buy alcohol.
27-Jan-2010 By Peter Coulson
Don't ever ask a civil servant to arrange a piece of music! Chances are that you won't be able to play it, says Peter Coulson.
Pre-teens exposed to online alcohol advert
26-Jan-2010 By Matt Eley Matt
Health group Alcohol Concern has urged drinks companies to drop 'retargeting' techniques to protect children from alcohol adverts. The group raised...
26-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Carlsberg UK is raising its wholesale prices by 4p per pint on average from 15 February. The figure is duty inclusive. Chris Houlton, sales &...
26-Jan-2010 By Ewan Turney
The BII's Awarding Body will announce the winners of the National Industry Training Awards at its annual conference.
Hamish Champ: Discovering customer service in Bluewater
25-Jan-2010 By Hamish Champ
I don't know about you, dear reader, but I have several ideas of what Hell might be like. One of them is definitely a visit to the Bluewater shopping...
22-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
The Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) has appointed long-standing licensee Bill Sharp as its first chairman.
22-Jan-2010 By John Harrington
Young's has opened its £200,000 "centre of excellence" training centre for pub staff and licensees. The Young's Food Development and Learning...
Social networking: Free for all
21-Jan-2010
With few major towns and plenty of countryside you could be forgiven for thinking there's not much but fields, farms and cream teas beyond the...
