Britvic in line with full-year expectations
Britvic, the soft drinks maker, said this morning that its trading was in line with full-year expectations as it reported a slight increase in fourth-quarter sales.
Archives for October 19, 2011
Jack Daniels set to launch Tennessee Honey in UK
Jack Daniels is set to launch a honey-based whiskey liqueur in the UK next year.
BBPA defends pubcos to MPs
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has written to every MP to refute claims from the Business, Innovation & Skills Committee (BISC) that the beer tie is causing pubs to close.
Greene King and M&B — perfect partnership?
The move by Joe Lewis to decide against tabling a bid for Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) will surprise many who thought an offer ahead of the 17 October deadline was a foregone conclusion.
Findlay: ‘Stop sucking pubs dry’
The Government needs to help the pub and brewing industries rather than sucking them dry, argued Ralph Findlay, chief executive of Marston’s and chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA), last week.
Punch: good year of progress
Punch Taverns, the leased and tenanted operator, has reported its first growth (0.9%) in average net income per pub for three years as it continues to downsize its estate from 5,000 to 3,000 pubs.
Lava Ignite's licence suspended over student death
Nightclub operator Luminar’s Lava & Ignite site in Northampton town centre has had its license suspended after a student was crushed to death yesterday morning at the venue.
Tye named chief executive at Spirit Pub Company
Spirit Pub Company has reported a 5.2% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate for the year to 20th August and confirmed that chief executive Ian Dyson will be succeeded by his current deputy Mike Tye on 16th December this year.
British Pub Week: Get Involved
Licensees have been given an added incentive to participate in British Pub Week, which will take place from 28 October to 6 November.
Back trade and we’ll all thrive
This is a critical time for our industry and the country’s economy. No less a person than the Governor of the Bank of England fears that the financial crisis is the worst the country has ever seen. Living standards are being squeezed to an extent not...