Coca-Cola Enterprises appoints new head of on-trade
Coca-Cola Enterprises has appointed Dave McNulty to the new position of trading director on-premise.
Archives for February 3, 2010
Alcohol code could be delayed until after election
The government's controversial mandatory code of practice could be delayed until after the general election, a senior trade figure has claimed. The...
Pubs' performance perking up, says Merrill Lynch
There are signs the worst may be over for the UK's tenanted pub sector, according to research published by a leading City broker. In a note published...
Pub Food Focus: Pancakes - flipping great!
Most of us have that 'thing' that we can neither eat nor drink any more due to completely overdoing it at some point in our lives. For some it's an...
Mulholland: smoking ban extension would be 'ludicrous'
Any plans to extend the smoking ban to door entrances and possibly beer gardens are "ludicrous", according to one pro-pub MP. Lib Dem Greg...
'War on smokers: the backlash'
The government wants to halve the number of cigarette users, infuriating the tobacco industry and diehard smokers. Having banned smoking in all...
Pub Food Trends - how's the food?
Food spend went up in pubs in December - but not as much as in previous years. That's one of the key statistics to emerge from the latest quarterly...
Research shows value most important when eating out
Research conducted into why people recommend somewhere to eat has found that good customer service and value for money tops the bill. The findings...
Licensing Act not to blame for drop in pub gig attendances
The Licensing Act is not to blame for a drop in attendances at pub live music gigs, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport has claimed.
Enterprise set to unveil new agreements
Enterprise Inns is set to unveil a range of new lease agreements and support packages in the coming weeks as it seeks to attract new tenants and help...
Charles Wells' tenant scheme recognised by BIIAB
Charles Wells Pub Company's induction programme for new tenants has been recognised by the BII awarding body (BIIAB).
Fall in pub gig attendances blamed on 'economic factors'
The government has admitted pubs are losing out to bigger venues over the resurgence in live music, but denied the current licensing regime is to...
Chesterfield Arms crowned Derbyshire Pub of Year
The Chesterfield Arms has been crowned Derbyshire's Pub of the Year 2010 by local ale enthusiasts. The Everards Brewery family-run pub received the...
Get set for National Chip Week
National Chip Week runs from 15 to 21 February. Adrian Greaves, associate foodservice director at McCain Foodservice, looks at how pub caterers can...
One in five use fake ID
One in five teenagers have purchased fake ID over the internet in a bid to buy alcohol, a new survey has claimed.