SBPA slams unfair pub promotion restrictions
The Scottish Beer and Pub Association has slammed the Government for failing to restrict supermarket promotions.
Archives for March 25, 2009
Pub trade two vie to be The Apprentice
The pub trade will have two contenders vowing to be Sir Alan Sugar's Apprentice — a M&B area manager and a former Marston's BDM.
'Pubs accused of beefing up menus'
In north Wales, trading standards have accused some pubs, hotels, restaurants and takeaways of beefing up menus. A survey found that 21 per cent of...
And The Publican Awards 2009 winners are...
The best in the business have been rewarded for their achievements at industry 'Oscars' The Publican Awards. Top performing licensees and pub...
Licensee to ride on Grand National day
A licensee who is used to creating the perfect atmosphere to enjoy horseracing is to ride on the biggest stage of them all. Craig Brown, licensee at...
Minimum pricing will face proper scrutiny
Plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol and raise the off-trade purchase age to 21 in Scotland will be delayed for at least a year and face...
Magners extends Celtic rugby sponsorship
Magners has extended its sponsorship of the Celtic rugby union league for a further two years. The agreement will see Magners continue as title...
Pubs urged to get in touch over Comic Relief cash
The industry's charity awareness group is urging licensees to get in touch over how much cash they raised for Comic Relief. PubAid was set up to...
Marc Allinson: Problem drinkers v problem drunks
I spend around six hours consuming maybe ten drinks, each at about 2 - 2.5 units totalling about 25 units in a night out. This apparently makes me a...
Customer service is key, not price
Reputation and customer service are more likely to bring customers in than price, according to new research. In a survey of 9,000 people carried out...
Pete Robinson: At last, the UK smoking ban has been amended!
But it's true. It seems that at last the UK smoking ban has been amended to legally allow indoor smoking rooms and lounges, possibly with bar...