Union chief impressed by pubs minister
New pubs minister John Healey has kicked-off a two-week fact finding mission to find out about the issues affecting the trade. Healey met with...
Archives for February 26, 2010
Rates roadshows to answer your questions
Two big issues that could both impact massively on licensees' bottom lines during 2010 will be dealt with in a series of roadshows. The Publican has...
City Diary — 25 February
All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.
Fair Trade launches goji berry liqueur
The Fair Trade Spirits Company has added a liqueur made from goji berries to its Fair brand. Berries for the new Fair Goji liqueur are grown in the...
Carlsberg launches glassware promotion
Carlsberg stockists can get a free case of branded glasses for every one they order next month, as part of a promotion on branded glassware.
BII Scotland appoints new chairman
BII Scotland has appointed a new chairman, Kenny Mitchell of Glasgow's KMT Services. Over 60 people attended the annual general meeting held at...
GMB ramps up anti-pubco activity
The GMB will meet with pubs minister John Healey next week — as it begins to ramp up activity in the run up to its ballot on industrial action against pubcos. The union also confirmed it plans a protest outside Brulines headquarters this month.
The Face of British Pie Week 2010
Focusing on being 'a good, honest pub' has made the Goat Major in Cardiff a tourist hotspot for visitors to Wales' capital city. And now tourists and...
G1 Group expands with flagship pub in Edinburgh
G1 Group is to open a new flagship pub and live entertainment venue in Edinburgh in March, following a multi-million pound investment. The...
David Smithers: 'Piece of the Action' tax or 'Fair Maintainable Trade'?
It is outrageous how the police, the local councils and parliament in general are continuosly harping on about the "evils of binge drinking" on our...
Charles Wells given thumbs up from licensees
Support for Charles Wells tenants and lessees is getting better, according to results from a survey of the pub company's licensees. More than 100...
'Alcohol-free resort launched for recovering addicts'
Europe's first alcohol-free holiday resort - aimed at recovering addicts - has been unveiled in Portugal. The company behind the project, Renovatio,...
Sun Capital to acquire 3DE
The lion's share of 3D Entertainment (3DE), the up-for-sale nightclub business, is set to be acquired by Sun Capital Partners.
Police have abandoned us, claim licensees
Humberside Police has rejected licensees' claims that it has abandoned Grimsby town centre and left venues to "fend for themselves". Disgruntled bar...
Protz: selling European and real ales together
Roger Protz went to the Works, in West Yorkshire to debate whether a pub that specialises in cask beers should also offer genuine European lagers.
Charles Wells' hosts say business support is improving
Almost three quarters of Charles Wells' licensees have given RDMs the seal of approval, according to a customer service survey.
Kings Arms way of attracting trade
Simon Bailey, co-licensee of the Kings Arms, at Hampton Court, tells Sheila McWattie about staff prizes, Red Letter Days and sharing boards.