Europe threatens minimum pricing push
A new ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) shows that minimum pricing is illegal, says the Scotch Whisky Association.
Archives for March 5, 2010
BBPA accused of 'obfuscation and hostility'
The BBPA has been accused of resorting to "obfuscation and hostility" in regard to developing a more transparent method of calculating rents.
Facebook campaign brings back Dry Blackthorn
Gaymer Cider Company will bring Dry Blackthorn cider back to fans in the South West following a Facebook campaign to bring back the original recipe....
Enterprise Inns slams 'sinister' GMB activity
Enterprise Inns has slammed the "sinister" activities of the GMB union in a letter to the Business Skills and Innovation Committee.
Enterprise asked MPs to warn licensees about GMB
Enterprise Inns asked MPs investigating the industry to warn licensees about the "risk" of taking advice from trade union the GMB. In supplementary...
Luff: pubcos not off the hook
Pubcos are on "probation" and "absolutely not off the hook" — that's according to the MP who heads the Business Innovation and Skills Committee....
Mole Face pizzeria focus
Four-site operator Mole Face is launching an alfresco pizza and ice-cream dining concept at one of its sites. Enterprise lease the Lord Nelson in...
Building a business without borders
Beds & Bars is one of the UK leisure sector's most successful firms overseas. Phil Mellows meets its ebullient boss, Keith Knowles. Eighteen...
It's not about the tie — but a share of the pie
No rent reviews and cheaper beer — Badger Pubs director Matt Kearsey tells Ewan Turney about the new Hall & Woodhouse tenants' deal.
Question time — pub quizzes
The enduring appeal of pub quizzes can give trade a healthy boost — as long as you follow a few key rules, says Tony Halstead. They first arrived...
Steve Thomas's last dance
What did for Big Steve Thomas? The PMA Team gives a personal view of Luminar's departing boss.
Townsend resigns at M&B
Jeremy Townsend, finance director, of the managed pub operator Mitchells & Butlers has resigned to join Rentokil Initial,
Fuller's: we have toxic leases too
London brewer and operator Fuller's has admitted it has a number of "toxic leases" with unsympathetic landlords. In a letter to the Business...
Video exclusive: Luff saddened by pubco behaviour
BISC chairman Peter Luff speaks exclusively to MATV about the follow-up pubco report and teh chance for reform.