What the papers say - June 20, 2007
British distillers toasted victory over counterparts in the northern "vodka belt" yesterday after the European Parliament agreed that their brands...
Archives for June 19, 2007
New Pitcher & Piano smoking ban plans
Marston's Pitcher & Piano has launched a new menu and upgraded outside areas to help cater for smokers. The new summer menu, which is P P's...
Micro scope
A Microwave oven is a hugely important piece of cooking equipment for many pubs, and for those expanding into food sales for the first time...
Torex sells businesses for £204m
Torex Retail plc has sold its operating businesses to US private investment firm Cerberus European Investments for £204.4m.Torex, owner of pub tills...
Punch host wins deposit fight
Former Punch lessee wins legal battle over late return of deposit
Chris Maclean: Make mine mild
I've heard some really good news. The brewery is going to produce a limited quantity of mild.Okay, this isn't everyone's cup of tea. But I have the...
Back to basics: coping with stress?
IT IS a sad fact that many pub staff will encounter some form of violence in their working lives. It could be witnessing aggressive customers...
Consumer insight: Times are changing
JUST IN case it¹s slipped your mind, next week sees the completion or, depending on how you look at it, the start of one of the most...
Punch tenant claims legal victory
A former Punch Taverns tenant has claimed a legal victory against the pubco after a six-week delay in refunding his rent deposit. Ben Hope, former...