Managed pub companies reveal January sales
Hot on the heels of JD Wetherspoon's 99p a pint offer, a host of managed operators have unveiled January sales.
Archives for January 5, 2010
Piedmont nominates new man to M&B board
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has received a proposal to appoint Ronald Robson, a representative of Piedmont, the group owned by Joe Lewis, who...
Darts winners hit the small screen
The Morning Advertiser-backed John Smith's People's Darts competition nears its climax today, as the eight regional finalists take to the oche at...
Beer to rise 10p after festive sales drop
The price of a pint of beer in pubs could rise by up to 10p following the 2.5% VAT increase and a disappointing festive season. A snapshot survey of...
Regent Inns debts revealed by administrator
Trade creditors of Regent Inns are owed £4,045,268, according to documents filed by administrator BDO Stoy Hayward.
More gaming machines for Marston's pubs
Digital gaming machines from specialist supplier Games Media are to be rolled out to a further 350 Marston's Pub Company sites. The pubs will get...
'Wetherspoons defends 99p pint promotion'
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has denied claims it is irresponsible after it revealed it is selling a pint for under a quid. Health campaigners criticised...
Chris Maclean: Is New Year's Eve still suffering from the Millennium effect?
So I discover I was not alone in having an underwhelming New Year's Eve. That's a pity really. It used to be the best evening of the year. Now it is...
Fair Pint seeks donations from supporters
Anti-beer tie group Fair Pint is seeking financial support from licensees to help continue its campaign. The high profile group is asking tied...
Draft House pubs set for rollout
Pub operator Charlie McVeigh has announced plans to roll out his Draft House concept to more sites in London this year following the launch of his...
Heineken slaps 4p on a pint of beer
Britain's biggest brewer Heineken has announced a 4p a pint increase on the wholesale price of beer and 5p on a pint of cider. The price rise on...
Snowed-in pub is put up for sale
The pub at the heart of a New Year's story that made headlines across the globe is up for sale. Around 60 people were forced to stay the night at...
Panel appointed for CAMRA beer tie appeal
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has appointed the panel which will review CAMRA's appeal of its super-complaint to the OFT.
Festive cheer for Geronimo Inns pubs
London focused food-led operator Geronimo Inns has reported a bumper Christmas trading period with like-for-like sales up 6% on last year. Overall...
Brothers Cider agrees supply deal to London's O2
Brothers Cider has agreed a deal to supply cider to one of the country's biggest music venues - the O2 in London. Carrying on its tradition of...
Guinness price set to rise 5.1%
The wholesale price of Guinness Draught and Guinness Red is to rise by 5.1% on 1 February, brand owner Diageo has announced. The price hike, which...
Jack Straw shows support for Court Not Caution campaign
Justice Secretary Jack Straw has backed calls for attacks on licensees to be dealt with by the courts. In a letter to National Pubwatch chairman...