Pubs are a bad bet, say a third of private equity firms
A third of private equity firms think the leisure and hospitality sectors are a bad bet, according to new research. A survey by financial advisers...
Archives for March 15, 2010
Aussie Rules - or running Heineken UK the Orlowski way
Nine months into his stint as boss of Heineken UK Stefan Orlowski says he is delighted to be working in the domestic brewing and pub sectors, despite...
Brains Beer Tapas on menu
Beer Tapas is on the menu from Welsh brewer Brains this Spring, in time for Cask Ale Week.
Tories rule out drink drive changes
The Tories have ruled out changes to the drink drive limit, after a Labour minister said there was "a strong case" for the limit to be reduced. An...
Sunday Times names Punch Taverns as 'One To Watch'
Punch Taverns has been named as 'One To Watch' in a Sunday Times company survey. The newspaper's accolade for the UK's largest pub operator comes in...
AB InBev — man of steel
AB InBev president Stuart MacFarlane tells Phil Mellows about his determination to build brands and focus on being a global brewer. In the week when...
Counterfeit Bollinger in London
Bottles of counterfeit Bollinger Special Cuvée champagne have been appearing in the London area. Champagne Bollinger's UK agent Mentzendorff &...
Council 'jumping gun' on alcohol code
A London council has been accused of "jumping the gun" — and sending out confusing messages — in its new leaflet on the mandatory code.
Molson Coors offers World Cup support
Molson Coors has unveiled its "Be Part of it 2010" campaign to help pubs attract and retain customers during the World Cup. The global brewer is...
'Guinness gets a rival as sales of black lager go through the roof'
With sales soaring 42% in the last year, Black lager is the fastest growing tipple in Britain with supermarkets and pubs struggling to keep up with...
BBPA warns Lords on mandatory alcohol code
The mandatory alcohol retailing code is "untargeted" and will place a "disproportionate burden" on the responsible majority, says BBPA.
Pub Bitch: Pub haircare, parts I and II
One man's meat... Hearty congratulations to the Orchid Group gang for entering the Sunday Times Best 25 Big Companies to work for at number 20. An...
World Cup: In the scoring zone
An effective pub layout and a quality audio-visual kit will keep your pub packed during the World Cup and beyond, says Sonya Hook.
Albert Hall: going round in circles
Westminster City Council has been rubbished by a judge for its inability to draw a circle around the Albert Hall, says Peter Coulson.
S&NPC puts 43 pubs on the market
Scottish & Newcastle Pub Company (S&NPC) is putting 43 pubs across England and Wales up for sale this week through Fleurets.
Geoff Newton: Pre-packs do have plus points
It seems that these days, whenever a business gets into difficulties it is all too easy to go to an insolvency practitioner, put the business into...
Hamish Champ: Could the smoking ban become an election issue?
The recent case of smoking ban licensee Nick Hogan has brought the ban back in to the spotlight - and reminded me of a literary classic. For those...
Pre-pack administration: Stay upbeat, despite the pain
Bar Group went through a pre-pack administration last month. Boss Paul Wigham reflects on the sometimes harrowing experience. We had two pub...
That ol' rumour mill, it keeps on a-grindin'...
Rumours surrounding the impending demise of the country's large pub operators are two-a-penny these days. Barely a day goes by that one doesn't hear...
Spring time at Shepherd Neame
Spring has arrived at last courtesy of Shepherd Neame, which is this week launching its seasonal ale for April and May. The brewer is bringing back...