Archives for June 9, 2010

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Tenants shed staff as recession bites

By John Harrington

Tenants have been forced to shed more staff in the past year as licensees say the recession has hit harder than expected, says a new CGA survey.

World beers focus: Brews of the world

By Claire Dodd Claire

We're a complex bunch, us UK drinkers. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. We value all things local and yet have also developed an appetite for...

FIFA probes Hook Norton beer branding

By James Wilmore

FIFA, world football's governing body, has confirmed it is investigating family-owned brewer Hook Norton over its branding on a limited edition World...

Morrison's: use duty to set minimum price

By Martyn Leek, M&C Report

Morrison's, the country's fourth largest supermarket, has added its support to Tesco's call for minimum pricing. But it has told the government it...

Pub food: business boosters

By Jo Bruce

Ideas for boosting food sales at your pub including making a film for your website, supporting local crafts and themed food and drink nights. Making...

Loungers ups expansion

By Gemma McKenna

Bristol-based group Loungers is expanding faster than anticipated, and has just signed a deal on its 17th site. The company, which was founded in...

Carling gets Red Tractor quality status

By Ewan Turney

Carling has been granted Red Tractor status — an independent verification that the product has been made to high quality standards from farm to...

Morrisons backs below cost ban

By Matt Eley Matt

Supermarket giant Morrisons has urged the government to fine anyone selling alcohol below cost £25,000. In a letter to Home Secretary Theresa May,...

Helping staff to reach their peak

By The PMA Team

Under-performance among staff in a company is often down to a lack of support and training, says The PMA Team.

Ginger drinks: Gingerly does it

By Claire Dodd Claire

Apparently we're getting more sophisticated as a nation - as far as our taste buds are concerned, that is. It seems prudent to point that out now...

High hopes for central London BID

By John Harrington

One of the country's wealthiest Business Improvement Districts (BID) is being launched in Victoria, London.