Pubs optimistic on wine
The trade's view of wine sales in the recession remains optimistic, says Geronimo Inns chief executive Rupert Clevely.
Archives for May 13, 2009
Pitcher battle for summer sangria
Pimm's faces competition this summer as rival pitcher options look to capture a portion of the sharing market. Yorkshire drinks producer and importer...
MPs' licensing report is 'missed opportunity'
The report into the Licensing Act is a "missed opportunity" to put pressure on the Government to make it work better for pubs, says the ALMR.
Health campaigner backs pubs
An influential alcohol health campaigner has urged the Government to act more favourably towards well-run pubs. Alcohol Concern chief executive Don...
Campaigner: tie is being abused
The pubco model, run correctly, can be mutually beneficial but in its current state it is an utter and ignominious failure, says campaigner Inez Ward.
Inside a giant gin and tonic
Through a fog of gin and tonic, I can make out a giant straw, a giant wedge of lime, the faces of a few strangers and the faint strains of Dead or...
Luminar's annual profits fall by nearly a third
Luminar, the UK's largest nightclub operator, said its profits for the year to February 26, 2009, had fallen by nearly a third to £20.3m, down from...
BII: BEC misunderstood our role
The BII has expressed its "disappointment" over claims by the BEC that lessees have very little confidence in it because of a conflict of interests.
Big pubcos hammered by MPs
MPs are calling for a full-scale review of the tie by the Competition Commission and "urgent action by the Government" in a hard-hitting report on...
Miller Brands UK posts record results
Spending by so-called 'Generation Y' consumers - people in their 20s and 30s - have helped Miller Brands UK deliver its best set of financial results...
Union to brief Prime Minister on tied pubs
A trade union has been asked to brief the Prime Minister on the plight of tied pubs. The Morning Advertiser has learnt that the GMB, which has backed...
MPs: axe restrictions on live pub music
Venues with a capacity of under 200 should be allowed to put on live music without the need for additional licensing conditions, say MPs.
Chris Maclean: A pox on the scrimpers and savers
In this week's BII magazine there is a short article on saving money. Its a popular topic in the magazine. But in this instance it is about the costs...
Government minister "pleased" OFT may look at pubco issues
A government minister has said he is aware of the "concerns" around pubco power and is "pleased" the Office for Fair Trading (OFT) might re-examine...
'Supermarkets must display alcohol warning posters for pregnant women''
Supermarkets and off-licences will have to display posters warning pregnant women not to drink and other health risks surrounding alcohol, under...
3D write down hits Luminar Leisure
Late night operator has reported a post-tax loss of £21.5m for the year after writing down the value of its investment in 3D Entertainment.
MPs call for music red tape to be relaxed
Licensing laws that have damaged the culture of live music in pubs need to be relaxed, an MP led inquiry has announced. A wide-ranging report into...
BII welcomes BEC support for rent review scheme
The BII has welcomed supprt for an Independent Expert Determination Service in the Business and Enterprise Committee report into pub companies.The...
Mark Daniels: Sometimes, it's better the devil you know...
In Formula One at the moment, there's a heady political game being played. The FIA, the sport's governing body, have decided that a budget cap must...
Spirit bouncebacks are costing Punch
The challenge of turning around Spirit, Punch's managed division, could be made harder by the problem of additional reversionary leases, according to...