Mitchells & Butlers predicts growth in food and big pub brands
Food remains the primary route to sustainable growth in the hospitality sector.
Archives for November 26, 2013
Pubco debt talks reach stalemate
Pub campaigner Robert Sayles' latest take on the pubco model.
Hot to Stock 2013
The Publican’s Morning Advertiser lifts the lid on business-boosting information for licensees with the publication of its unique guide to the fastest-growing products of 2013 and the list of the top 50 brands making serious waves in the on-trade.To...
Partnership schemes praised in new Demos report
Partnership schemes National Pubwatch and Best Bar None have been praised in a report that focuses on tackling the UK’s drinking culture.
BBPA refutes accusation of 'duping' Govt over pub closure figures
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has moved to correct what it calls “false and misleading” statements about its interpretation of pub closure figures.
SABMiller scholarships to help enforce responsible drinking
Scholarships giving people a qualification in responsible retailing are being offered by a brewer as part of the Government’s Public Health Responsibility Deal on alcohol.
Raymond Blanc adds pubs to White Brasserie
TV chef Raymond Blanc plans to launch a number of pubs over the next year.
M&B reports small rise in full-year sales
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), the managed operator, has reported a 0.4% rise in like-for-like sales in the year to 28 September as pre-tax profit grew from £82m to £150m.
Licensees demand Govt eases the business rates burden
Publican’s Morning Advertiser readers are demanding that the Government takes action to reduce the burden of business rates on their pubs, and simplify the system.
PBR Leisure enters administration
PBR Leisure (PBRL), the bar and restaurant operator, has been placed into administration.
SBPA calls for Scottish Government to review alcohol restrictions
The chief executive of the Scottish Beer and Pub Association has called on the Scottish Government to review the current promotions restrictions for alcohol which he claims are unduly targeting the pub sector.