Mulholland: It's pubcos that are off the pace
MP Greg Mulholland responds to accusations of making a "vitriolic attack "unburdened by the realms of reality" on tenanted pubcos.
Archives for July 1, 2010
Pub becomes a part-time Post Office
A pub will be sending parcels as well as serving pints after beocming a part-time Post Office. The Three Horseshoes at Brimpton, near Reading, is...
Marston's future models
Marston's chief executive Ralph Findlay has told City analysts that the "bar for long-term success" in the tenanted trade has been raised. He...
Whitbread boss to lead key pub summit
Alan Parker, the outgoing head of Whitbread, is to lead a key gathering of senior pub sector executives this autumn. The FTSE 100 chief executive...
'Diageo hands over whisky to fill gap in pension fund'
Johnnie Walker maker Diageo is plugging its pension black hole with whisky. The world's biggest drinks firm has come up with an innovative plan to...
Peach Pub Company: Taylor made
The UKs largest village has got peachy. Jo Bruce looks at how steak nights, building links with the locals and movies are driving the business The...
Lap-dancing club merger
Three lap-dancing club tycoons are planning a £100m merger, it has emerged — the deal would create one of the largest chains.
Meteor is speeding to UK shores
A French heritage beer is heading over to the UK — Meteor by Meteor Brewery will be distributed by Casa Julia.
Orchid to open new Living Room
Orchid will open its first new Living Room venue later this year when it converts a Prohibition bar site at St Katherine Docks in East Smithfield,...
Sell More, Save More: A little Mixxit magic
Quality drinks can make a visit to your establishment a memorable one and determine whether customers return and recommend it to others. That makes...
'Best Bar None better than Licensing Act'
Best Bar None (BBN) has done far more to reduce violence and encourage partnership than the Licensing Act, says Lord.
Wilkins opens his third Little Gem
Entrepreneur Steve Wilkins, who runs Little Gems Country Dining, has taken on his third pub, the Charles Wells-owned Park, in Bedford. The Park is...
Minister warns licensing overhaul remains a 'priority'
A Home Office minister has praised Best Bar None (BBN) as an example of the "Big Society" in practice - but warned a "re-balancing" of the Licensing...