Drink-drive law could force rural pubs to close
Reducing the drink-drive limit could force a number of rural pubs to close — that was the message from trade chiefs to MPs on the Transport Committee.
Archives for October 11, 2010
Pub film nights
Pubs are forever considering new ideas to boost business. Phil Mellows finds film nights are an effective way to get to increase trade.
Punch to invest £38m in managed pubs
The managed division of Punch plans to invest £38m in refurbishing between 230 and 240 pubs this financial year. The company would focus on four brands: Chef & Brewer, Fayre and Square, Taylor Walker and Flaming Grill.
Discontent brewing over PBD
Hogs Back Brewery argues the case for a beer duty review to benefit all brewers, says Roger Protz.
Southern Comfort annouces £3m Christmas campaign
Bacardi Brown-Forman is backing Southern Comfort with a £3m Christmas marketing campaign - its biggest ever for the brand. On-trade promotions will...
Magners sees signs of recovery
Magners cider has returned to volume growth in the UK for the first time in three years, according to C&C Group, the Dublin-headquartered group...
Punch Taverns' annual profits down 18 per cent
Shares in debt-laden Punch Taverns were down 10 per cent today after it reported annual pre-tax profits of £130.8m, 18.5 per cent lower than the...
Jacob's Creek returns to Wimbledon
Jacob's Creek is to replace Blossom Hill as the official wine of Wimbledon next year. It is the second time the Australian wine brand has sponsored...
Diageo opens £40m Scottish distillery
Diageo has officially opened its new £40m Scottish distillery three years after work on it began. The 3,000m² Roseisle malt distillery in Speyside...
Trade chiefs defend industry over drink-drive laws
A senior trade figure has played down claims the industry is more interested in "economics" than saving people's lives in the debate over...