Trade body hits out at government's 'softly, softly' supermarket approach
A leading trade body has urged the government to push for supermarkets to take more responsibility for their pricing strategy. The Association of...
Archives for December 1, 2010
Coca-Cola offers free soft drinks to drivers
Coca-Cola has teamed up with the Department of Transport to offer free soft drinks for designated drivers at over 8,000 venues.
Craft brewers slam extra duty on strong beers
The move to increase duty on beers above 7.5%abv will handicap brewers producing niche, artisan beers.
Molson Coors pushes government on below cost ban
Brewing giant Molson Coors has urged the government to reveal how it plans to tackle the issue of below cost selling. As expected the government did...
'Lets battle the bingers'
Home Secretary Theresa May will today vow to "reclaim the streets" from drunken louts causing misery in towns across Britain. She will declare war on...
Free Baileys with dessert at Sizzling Pubs
Mitchells & Butlers brand Sizzling Pubs is offering customers a free Baileys when they buy a dessert. A range of six £2.99 meals are also on...
Government gives licensing powers to the people
Major changes to licensing laws started their passage through Parliament today with the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill being laid. The...
Marston's announces its pub of the year
A pub in Leeds has been named Marston's pub of the year. The Mustard Pot in Chapel Allerton was came out on top out of the Marston's 1,700 pubs for...
Crabbies ad cleared over sexual innuendos
A radio ad for Crabbies alcoholic ginger beer, which contained several sexual innuendos has been cleared by the ASA.
There's no such thing as a free dinner...or is there?
A pub has managed to increase its trade, by giving away free meals. The Rose & Crown in East Grinstead, West Sussex, has been offering customers...
Government fails to address below cost ban
The below cost ban on alcohol has been excluded from the Social Responsibility and Policing Bill. The promised ban on below cost sales of alcohol...
Iceland launches pub food range
Iceland is the latest retailer to launch a range of pub food inspired ready meals — it is advertising its "pub Grub" range on TV.
Mark Daniels: Why I love my Brulines...
My first car was an Austin Rover Mini Metro, and I loved it. Despite the beating that the spotty, seventeen-year-old me gave it, that car just kept...
Wirral asks residents if they want minimum price
Wirral council is asking residents whether minimum pricing on alcohol should be implemented in the borough. The council explained that it is looking...
Exclusive: Admiral Taverns acquires former Piccadilly pubs
Admiral Taverns has acquired around 190 pubs formerly owned by Piccadilly Licensed Properties, owned by aAIM.