Pubs find it pays to display with Walkers promotion
Walkers is committed to helping publicans increase crisps and snacks sales through developing fun, exciting and engaging activity and promotions that...
Archives for February 5, 2009
Speak up for more free sport on TV
The trade is urged to speak out to make more sport free-to-air in pubs, by All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group chairman John Grogan.
Councillor backs Make it the Minimum
The leader of a lobby group calling for government action to save pubs has given his backing to The Publican's minimum price campaign.The South...
Scrap the beer duty rise — now
The trade is involved in a real race against time to find a solution that will stem the tide of pub closures, says Andrew Pring.
Pub chains to work with FSA on healthy eating
Six of the biggest managed pub operators in the UK have made a new pledge to work with the Food Standards Agency (FSA) to help people eat more...
Unlock the profit in your menu
It is more important than ever to make sure that you maximise the margin that can be generated from your food offering. Shaun Hill, executive...
Violent past of doorman raises questions about SIA checks
A door steward whose violent past surfaced when he tried to gain a taxi licence has fuelled concerns about Security Industry Authority (SIA) scrutiny...
Fighting back after flooding
Kelly Wright, from the Hawbridge in Tirley, Gloucestershire experienced every licensee's worst nightmare when she had to battle rising waters twice...
Interest rates cut to record low of 1%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to a new record low of 1% but FSB warns access to finance is real problem
Service and quality are keys to success
In the current economic climate it is pleasing to find pubs bucking the trends, says Stephen Crawley.
Women in pubs: recruiting female licensees
Pink posters, pink beer-bottle tops and the slogan 'Come on girls….it's time the women were in charge'. Welcome to the future of licensee...
Pub chains commit to healthy eating
Six of the Britain's leading pub restaurant chains have agreed to reduce salt and saturated fats in a bid to help people eat more healthily outside...
EPCs: costly and complex for pubs
Licensees are still confused over Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and are unwilling to pay for them in the difficult trading environment.
JDW withdraws 99p pints in Martin's home town
A Wetherspoon pub in founder Tim Martin's home town of Exeter has had to drop its 99p a pint offer amid claims that some were abusing the bargain.
Oz beers for UK rollout
Australian lagers VB and Crown are being prepared for UK success, as brand-owner Foster's hopes to tap into the growth in imported lagers.
Christmas was a boost, but the tenanted trade remains fragile
How is 2009 shaping up so far? The PMA Team looks at the major trends.
Winter's tale
The recession may be hitting the trade hard, but experienced craft brewers such as Norfolk's David Winter are determined to survive, says Roger Protz.
Telling the whole story on beer
With more than six months experience of using the i-draught system, the Sell More Save More licensees working with Brulines are seeing real...
Enterprise licensee warning after rent rise confusion
An Enterprise Inns lessee is urging other publicans to check their annual rent increase after he discovered he was about to pay three times too much....