G1 splashes £5.7m on site
Glasgow pub and bar operator G1 Group is spending an unprecedented £5.7m on a dramatic transformation of the Corinthian.
Archives for August 4, 2010
M&B sells 15 franchise pubs
Managed operator Mitchells & Butlers has accepted individual offers for 15 pubs from 13 franchisees. Franchisees who had submitted bids for...
Minimum price bylaw plan due by October
A report on controversial plans to introduce a minimum price across Greater Manchester is expected to be released by October. As previously reported...
One-in one-out red tape rules will cover licensing shake-up
The Home Office has confirmed its overhaul of the licensing regime will be covered by the new "one-in, one-out" rules on regulation. The Department...
Kurnia Group to downsize pub estate
Lincolnshire operator Kurnia Group is looking to downsize its seven-strong pub estate to concentrate on its property and training portfolio.
'Neil Morrissey to star in pub sitcom'
Neil Morrissey is making a comedy comeback, playing a gay dad. The Men Behaving Badly star is taking the lead in a sitcom set in a boozer. Neil, 48,...
Big pubcos are 'unwieldy beasts'
Big pubcos have become "unwieldy beasts" who don't care for their tenants, according to one family brewer.
Licensing reforms — temperance without the hymns
The Government's licensing shake-up proposals are unjustified and won't work, says Paul Chase.
Consumers split over VAT rise
Consumers appear split over whether next January's VAT hike will affect their spending habits. Research outfit Retail Eyes said that 52 per cent of...
Pub industry bikers raise £2.5k for Licensed Victuallers School
A group of motorcycle enthusiasts from the pub trade has raised more than £2,500 for the Licensed Victuallers School at Hassocks, in Sussex. The...
TM Steaks reopens Chequers
Multi-site operator TM Steaks has opened its third Brakspear pub — the iconic Chequers in Marlow, Bucks. The pub was formerly tenanted by Massive...
Former CCE man moves to Punch
Andy Slee, former head of on-trade for Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), is to take a full-time role at Punch Taverns.
Theresa May's sense and nonsense
With licensing reform on the cards, the trade will be hoping that Home Secretary Theresa May shows a sense of perspective, says The PMA Team.
Matthew Clarke sells Forth Wines
Matthew Clarke, the drinks distributor, has sold its Forth Wines business to a consortium of ex-trade figures for an undisclosed sum. Backed by RBS...
City Diary — 5 August
All the latest rumour and gossip from the City.
Britvic MA 200 terms and conditions
Britvic MA 200 terms and conditions
Fuller's boss attacks Sky over pricing shake-up
Fuller's boss Simon Emeny has attacked Sky for a "disproportionate and unjustifiable increase" in fees, pointing out the vast majority of its estate...
Low rent review activity likely to continue, says agent
A leading property agent is predicting further low levels of rent review activity as tenants, hit by the tough market conditions, continue to oppose...
80s-style at heart of shandy campaign
The BitterSweet Partnership is mounting an '80s-in-spired campaign to revive shandy this summer. The Molson Coors business unit, which is aimed at...
Belgravia pub picks up Fuller's top cellar award
The Star Tavern in Belgravia has picked up a top accolade for delivering great quality beer. Licensees Jason and Karen Tinklin picked up the...