Packing up after an administration
London Town's recent administration prompted yet more controversy surrounding the practice of pre-packs. One view is that all but the biggest...
Archives for March 1, 2010
Pub to become a centre for life-saving
A pub is set to become the centre of life-saving heroics after raising more than £1,000 to buy emergency medical equipment. The Walnut Tree pub, in...
Hamish Champ: Cursing in the name of (a good cause)*
Anyone who knows me knows I swear like a trooper. I always have done. I must stress I don't swear at people, at least not in a serious way. But I do...
Gerry's picking up the pieces
I was pleased to see Tory MP James Brokenshire picking up on my accusations about licensing minister Gerry Sutcliffe, says Peter Coulson.
Convivial London Pubs: little group, big plans
When it comes to doing up one of his pubs, Convivial London Pubs' (CLP) chief executive Kris Gumbrell says he often gets stuck in himself, wielding a...
Adnams: reform tax breaks for small brewers
Reducing progressive beer duty from the current level of £55 per barrel or having a "sunset clause" are two proposals from Adnams' Stephen Pugh.
Smoke ban rebel is 'political prisoner'
Smoke ban rebel licensee Nick Hogan, who has been jailed for six months, is a "political prisoner", according to his party UKIP.
3DE leases pose us no threat, says Luminar
The economic downturn marked another victim last week as 3D Entertainment (3DE), the nightclub operator part-owned by Luminar Group, became the...
Bright ideas on a budget
Building your business doesn't always require ambitious plans and a massive outlay. Sheila McWattie investigates a few cheap, but well-targeted initiatives.
Energy drink Monster relaunches for on-trade
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has marked its push to grow the distribution of energy drink Monster by re-launching the brand for the on-trade....
Chalk-up and grab the triangle - Foster's are offering you the fantastic opportunity to win a pool refit for your pub
Foster's will kit you out with a pool make-over, whether you're catering for the local pool league or just very enthusiastic amateurs. Transform your...
Carlsberg: increase beer sales with branded glasses
Using branded glassware can lead to a 14% increase in beer sales, new research from Carlsberg has shown. The Danish brewing giant is investing in a...
Somerset man banned from every pub in Britain
A man in Weston, North Somerset has been barred from every pub in Britain after causing a 12-hour stand-off with police.
S&NPC offers up business boosting scheme
Pub goers will now be able to order flowers, drop off their dry cleaning or order a take-away pizza while enjoying a pint, thanks to a new initiative...
In defence of pre-packs
The recent pre-pack administration of segments of London Town, the indebted pubco, has reignited concern surrounding this controversial method of...
SIBA chairman steps down
The outgoing chairman of the Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has called for "greater activity" in the regions to strengthen the group. Peter...
Pub food: business boosters
Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including coffee and cake offers, a sausage club and village nights.
Pubs Minister urged to back CC inquiry
Pubs Minister John Healey has been asked to back a full Competition Commission inquiry into the pubco-tenant relationship by campaigner Inez Ward....
Pub Bitch: Pub Minister no-show
Minister for what? So, John Healy then. Minister for Pubs. Appointed to the role a few weeks ago, many wondered whether Healy would actually do...
S&NPC hopes to boost lessee profits with new services
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) has launched what it describes as a "groundbreaking" initiative to boost its licensees'...