Spirit bottle holder for 21st Century
A retired businessman, who was fed up with licensees complaining about spirit bottles dropping off the wall behind the bar, claims to have invented a...
Archives for April 23, 2007
Never be stumped for a decent pint
Beer and cricket have gone hand in hand since the birth of the game, and will continue to do so thanks to a new book from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA).
Playing the long game
The recent decline of spirits continues to be big news, yet there are some categories that have bucked the trend. It seems that, where vodka, gin and...
Britvic looks at outsourcing
Britvic is consulting with its staff about outsourcing its retail distribution network and chiller re-manufacturing operations
Location still main driver of pub food choice
Convenience is still the main influence on consumers' choice of when they eat out of home, according to new research.Value for money comes second,...
Healthy food should be child¹s play
Jamie Oliver may have spearheaded the healthy eating campaign when it comes to school meals, but who is taking the lead in the pub sector? Is it the...
Pub restaurant revamp pays off for Whitbread
Whitbread has announced plans to build its first new Beefeater pub/restaurant for six years later this year after a programme to revamp its existing...
Whitbread sees growth in pub restaurants
Whitbread's 400 remaining pub restaurants saw a 2.7% increase in like-for-like sales growth in the second half. The remodelling of the Beefeater...
Admiral Taverns to dispose of up to 130 pubs
Gary Landesberg, who together with his father Alan and Elliot and David Rosenberg oversees Admiral Taverns, has revealed the group is likely to sell...