Victory for pub in road sign battle
A couple that had been told to remove a road sign advertising their pub because it could lead to drink-driving have been granted a reprieve. In...
Archives for November 17, 2008
Being happy in a recession, the Archie Norman way
Last week I listened to two highly successful businessmen tackle the vexed subject of how businesses could cope in a recession. At The Publican's Pub...
Christmas decorations: Avoid disasters
Due to their temporary nature decorations can increase the risk of accidents. So it is worthwhile having a simple checklist to keep possible hazards...
London Calling
Despite having commercial and social advantages - millions of tourists every year; the UK's largest urban population; daily influx of tens of...
Sainsbury's sells beer for 33p a bottle
The off-trade beer deals in the lead-up to Christmas have hotted up with Sainsbury's offering three cases of lager for just £20.
Chris Maclean: There will be blood
Twelve and a half per cent. Sounds simple enough. Seventeen and a half per cent is VAT. Fifty percent is the GP. We're used to percentages.So why is...
Hamish Champ: Living in Enterprising times
Enterprise Inns announces its annual results tomorrow. Doubtless the numbers will make for interesting reading. Yet while there're currently some...
Cigarette machine ban facing backlash
Government plans to introduce a ban on cigarette vending machines in pubs are facing a major political backlash. The vending machine ban is among a...
Diageo launches menu maker for licensees
Diageo has launched a software programme to help licensees create customised spirit-mixer menus. MenuMaker lets host list Diageo brands and spirits...
'Plans for cheap drink clampdown'
A ban on cut-price alcohol could be introduced in Scotland next year under plans to curb alcohol abuse among young people. The Justice Secretary has...
Cains pub sale to Calco collapses
The administrators of Cains Beer Company have placed 26 freehold pubs back on the market after talks with Calco Midlands — the preferred bidder — stalled, according to the M&C Report.
Mark Kenyon: Will this Christmas see much goodwill between pub operators and their banks?
The last few weeks in banking have been historic and when my grandchildren study economics at school (my daughters are aged 14 & 11), I will be...
Reality Czech
Beer sales in the UK have fallen a further eight per cent between July and September. What can brewers do to stop this slide?The best thing any...