Archives for April 21, 2013

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Vince Cable: "In too many cases tenants are being exploited and squeezed"

By Vince Cable, Business Secretary

Pubs are a significant part of our national heritage, and the Government is keen to support pubs and the pubs sector. One key industry issue over the last decade has been concerns about the fairness of the relationship between large pub companies and...

Six Fat Cat bars up for sale

The majority of the Fat Cat Café Bars, the Derby-based pub company led by Matt Saunders, have been placed on the market.

Statutory code consultation: Make your voice heard

By Rob Willock

And so the consultation on the statutory regulation of the pub industry begins — as these things usually do — with a couple of lengthy documents. They’re worth reading. The Government has produced a pretty comprehensive assessment of the state of the...

7 steps to buying your first pub

Purchasing your first pub can be hugely nerve-racking, with a multitude of things to consider before you get your name above the door. Property agent Fleurets offers its top tips.

Top tips for better gaming machines returns

By Simon Barff

Modern pub retailing is all about food and drink isn’t it? Well, no. The majority of pubs have a huge, and in many cases, untapped, opportunity to drive profits up – by up to 30% – through a greater focus on AWP machines, and machine players.

The Big Interview: Inge Plochaet, AB InBev

By Jessica Mason

Inge Plochaet, president of AB InBev UK & Ireland, tells Jessica Harvey about dealing with big brands, ongoing marketing plans and why she is a perfectionist when it comes to glassware.