Vodka reigns when it pours
Vodka continues to dominate the spirits market but its success as a mixer could threaten its long-term future. Ben McFarland reports.Vodka's...
Archives for October 22, 2001
Ultimate Leisure goes from strength to strength
Ultimate Leisure has grown into one of the industry success stories of recent years.When Bob Senior (pictured) quit his job of 20 years to run a...
Not to be sniffed at
With the popularity of New World wines increasing publicans should cash inResearch shows that people are more likely to drink wine at home than in...
Complain about pub food and raise standards
Customers should complain more often about bad quality pub food in a bid to raise standards, according to the Campaign for Real Food (CARF).The...
Britvic launches innovations and advice for festive season
While draught drinks are still core to the on-trade, six out of 10 people now prefer packaged drinks, and Britvic has introduced a range of...
Stocking up for Christmas
The Christmas countdown is under way and licensees should be preparingto make sure their pub has that festive spirit. Phil Mellows reportsAt the end...
Cigars - the once-a-year treat for many - so stock up!
A cigar is one of those things that many people treat themselves to only once a year, so make sure you are stocked up.Occasional smokers and regular...
Pernod Ricard brands in new assault on on-trade this Christmas
Drinks company ready for 'busiest time of the year'Barstaff education, tastings - and drinking sparkling wine through a straw - are leading Pernod...
Property market sees blurring of pubs, bars and cafés
'Cash-rich' pub-goers demand more from a night outThe difference between pubs, restaurants, bars and cafés - particularly in the property market -...
Premium snacks are key to pub profits at Christmas
In less than two months time, dads all over the country will be getting their nuts out in front of the Queen. The ritual of cracking a Brazil at...
A welcome at the bar
Induction programmes can have a positive impact on the problem of high staff turnover. Phil Mellows looks at the findings of a new reportHowever...