Trust sells £6.57m of W&DB shares
A staff trust has sold £6.57m of Wolverhampton & Dudley Breweries' shares. The annoucement that Baily Thomas Charitable Trust had disposed of...
Archives for November 1, 2001
Vodka bar eyes international Revolution
Revolution, the vodka bar chain, could be rolled out abroad as part of its ongoing roll-out strategy.The 25-strong bar brand, which is owned by...
Drinks analyst warns of Price of segmentation
Stuart Price, drinks analyst at WestLB Panmure, has warned of a grim reality facing the UK licensed retail sector.Speaking at The Publican Conference...
Leased pubcos take advantage of the net
Leased pub companies are starting to take advantage of the internet and using it as a valuable tool to keep in touch with their licensees. Phil...
Open all hours?
The Magistrates Association's decision to step in over New Year hours has re-opened the debate on who should control licensing. By Jackie AnnettIt's...
National standard proof-of-age card unveiled
Proof-of-age cards to be validated by the PASS logoA national standard format for all proof-of-age cards has been unveiled in the House of...
Diageo set to drop Malibu to save deal
Drinks company likely to off-load spirit to comply with rulingIt is believed Diageo will off-load Malibu in favour of Captain Morgan in order to buy...
Inventive Leisure - taking its best shot
Inventive Leisure has opened its first London vodka bar. Mark Stretton reports.Last Tuesday the Capital heralded the long-awaited arrival of vodka...
Wetherspoon boss anger at high tax
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has warned that excessive taxation means licensees are paying £5 to the Government for every £1 they...