Beer sales plummet in on-trade
Beer sales in the on-trade are down 10.6 per cent since last year, according to new figures. Pubs, bars and restaurants sold 144 million less pints...
Archives for July 27, 2008
Bar Sport in administration
The award-winning Bar Sport chain, which runs four sites, has gone into administration with Butcher Woods after over-investment. Bar Sport, which...
'Police dismayed at pub trade'
The police are dismayed that the industry has torn up a voluntary code banning aggressive happy-hour deals and other irresponsible drinks promotions...
Pubs selling 144m fewer pints since Budget
Chancellor's alcohol duty increase has had a dramatic effect on on-trade beer sales but off-trade sales have risen once again.
'Government wrong on drinks labelling'
Trade leaders have demanded a public correction from health minister Dawn Primarolo over claims the industry has reneged on its pledge to add unit...
Marston's: Turnover up but trading still tough
Trading remains challenging due to the smoking ban, weakening consumer confidence and higher costs, warns Marston's.
Mark Daniels: Sounds Of The Summer
Fond as I often appear to be of finding something to whinge about, I actually prefer good news and I've been desperately looking for something...
Asahi is a rising star
FOR DECADES family and regional brewers, whose main interest was always in ale, also brewed lager under licence. But rather than use it as a means of...
Chris Maclean: Excitement, growth, and the way to beat off stiff competition
On Sunday the vicar's theme was "excitement and growth". Most people I know, and virtually anyone working in our industry, could not help but spot...
Hamish Champ: Do Edinburgh's troubles point the way for the rest of us?
Last week saw me in Edinburgh, the city where my mum was born and yes, my spiritual home.In glorious - if somewhat uncharacteristic - sunshine and in...
Football fan picks-up perfect prize
A football fan will be watching his team from a prime position next season and all thanks to drinking his favourite beer. David Pickup has become the...