Pub helps darts prodigy hit the bullseye
A dartboard has been fitted three feet from the floor in a Barnsley pub - so three-year-old Alfie 'Bull's Eye' Bagnall can enjoy a game. The talented...
Archives for March 10, 2011
Punch Taverns' bondholders' committee to give update on talks
Advisers to the special ABI committee of Punch Tavern's bondholders are due to hold a conference call this Friday to give an update on the progress...
Pubs are brewing a party for the royal wedding
The upcoming royal wedding and bank holidays galore represent a big opportunity for pubs. Phil Mellows sees how party plans are progressing.
Making pub staff feel valued
Communicating with staff and making them feel valued isn't costly — and it can drastically reduce staff turnover, says The PMA Team.
Economist to join MA campaign
The Morning Advertiser is to invite Treasury ministers to meet influential French economist Jacques Borel — the man behind the VAT cut for the...
Tchenguiz brothers released by police
Robert Tchenguiz and his brother Vincent were released by police last night after being arrested as part of the investigation into Kaupthing.
Pubs urged to make responsibility pledges
Pub operators have been asked to make three specific commitments on responsible retailing — including providing alcohol unit information at point...
Punch reports a step-change in managed performance
Punch has reported a step change in the performance of its managed estate, which has seen an 8.6% increase for the 12 weeks to 5 March.
Wetherspoon opens Manchester shopping centre location
JD Wetherspoon, the managed pub operator, has opened The Mardi Gras, at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. The company has invested £995,000 in...
Five pubcos yet to submit codes of practice
Five British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) members have still not formally submitted codes of practice to the BII - more than eight months since...