Pub stings for sales to drunks
Sting operations targeting sales to drunks in pubs are to run in selected parts of the country as the festive season approaches. But the Government...
Archives for November 6, 2009
Blow to Scotland alcohol minimum pricing plans
Plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol in Scotland suffered a further significant blow yesterday. During a debate, called for by the...
Steve Haslam: Success in the tie - the real Pub Revolution
I note the article talks about how the industry positions itself with the public - it is a bit like the argument that goes something like: "The...
Mark Daniels: Fireworks Phobias
Like many publicans, we play host to a variety of events throughout the year and I approach each with a sprinkling of trepidation and an unhealthy...
Pub rent RPI: the softly-softly approach
An unthinking approach to RPI rent increases will cause pressure in pub estates, particularly as inflation is likely to return next year.
Ritblat to regain control of Merchant
Sir John Ritblat, the former chairman of British Land, is set to buy back Merchant Inns after the company went into administration.
CAMRA asks to meet government minister over OFT failure
CAMRA claims the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) "failed the entire industry" by rejecting its super-complaint and has asked to meet a government...
Strawberry liqueur from Babco
A wild strawberry frappé liqueur brand is ready to hit the pub trade — Bad Angel is a blend of wild strawberry flavours.
Lowlander in pre-pack restructure
Lowlander, the fledgling Belgian beer concept, has been restructured via a pre-pack administration. The process has seen the group emerge with its...
'Alcohol minimum pricing plan 'all but dead', claim Scottish Tories'
SNP ministers' attempt to introduce a minimum price for alcohol is "all but dead" following a Holyrood debate on the measure, the Tories have...
RPI - Recurring Pubco Income or Really Painful Increases?
Tenants new and old need to understand what RPI means to their business and their income, says Bar Group chief executive Paul Wigham. The Retail...