Irresponsible promotions: I wish I knew what they mean
The other day I was taken to task for not being specific about what activities would constitute an "irresponsible promotion", says Peter Coulson.
Archives for March 29, 2010
Analyst tips ex-M&S man as Thorley successor
A City analyst has tipped former Marks & Spencer and De Vere executive Carl Leaver to replace Giles Thorley as Punch Taverns boss. Nigel Parson...
Pubs welcome mephedrone ban
The pub and club industry has welcomed Government moves to ban "legal high" drug mephedrone, which will become a Class B drug. Mephedrone, sold as...
Soundnet
Since its founding in 2000, Soundnet has built a solid reputation as one of the leading supplier of audio and visual content to bars, clubs and other...
Walkers launches world cup for crisps
Will it be English roast beef and Yorkshire pudding or will German bratwurst sausage claim the title on penalties? For while the footballing elite...
Giles Thorley's replacement to be announced "at the end of April
Punch chief Giles Thorley said he expects his successor to be named by the end of April, and confirmed that final interviews were taking place...
Giles Thorley to quit Punch Taverns
Giles Thorley, chief executive of Punch Taverns, has announced he is leaving the company. In a statement issued today Punch said Thorley had informed...
Giles Thorley quits Punch Taverns
Punch Taverns chief executive Giles Thorley has announced his resignation from Punch Taverns. Punch said it is "well advanced" with the process of...
'Sky preparing legal challenge to pay-TV ruling'
BSKYB is preparing a legal challenge against Ofcom's interpretation of the 2003 Communications Act as it attempts to stop the regulator from forcing...
Thorley likely to stay until summer
Punch chief executive Giles Thorley has indicated that he is likely to remain in post until early summer to ensure a smooth hand-over to his...
Disloyal licensee refused Sky's 3DTV
A disappointed licensee has been refused Sky's new 3DTV service on the basis he is not a "loyal" customer of the satellite broadcaster. Paul Taylor,...
Luff lends support to British Pubs Week
The MP behind the recent inquiry into pubco power has lent his support to British Pubs Week, due to run from 30 October to 6 November. Business,...
Theakston's brewery comes home
Success can be a doubled-edged sword in the brewing industry, says Roger Protz. If you get too big and your beers achieve acclaim, there's always...
Soft drinks sales overtake spirits
Sales of soft drinks surged ahead last year, overtaking spirits in UK on-trade for the first time, according to the Britvic Soft Drinks Report....
Women get brewing for Cask Ale Week
Family brewer Wadworth has launched a new beer to tie in with National Cask Ale Week's FemALE Day. Mississippi has been created by Wadworth...