Statutory Code: OFT warns Govt on pubco intervention
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has warned the Government that plans to intervene in the tenanted pub model could lead to higher rents for tenants and higher prices for customers.
Archives for January 6, 2014
New tenant at Lass O'Gowrie in Manchester
A new tenant has stepped into the frame at an award-winning Manchester pub.
CAMRA launches new Pubs and the Economy campaign
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has today launched its ‘Pubs and the Economy’ campaign, aiming to promote the benefits of pubs to British economy and encourage more people to use their local during January, which is often a quiet period for the industry.
Top tips on effective pub merchandising
There are many definitions of merchandising but in simple terms it means any practice that contributes to the sale of products to your customers. Our top tips will help up your game in the art of "silent selling".
Peter Austin dies age 92
Peter Austin, the man who set up Ringwood Brewery, died aged 92 on 1 January 2014.
Small AWP supplier hits out at 'fear mongering' tactics of large players
A small pub gaming machine supplier has hit out at the “fear mongering” tactics of the “Big Nominated Players”, after large suppliers have written to the Government expressing serious concerns about plans to ban the Amusement With Prizes (AWP) tie.
Poor weather hits Palmers' profits
Palmers, the Dorset-based brewer and pub operator, has reported a drop in profits and turnover in the year to 31 March 2013 as it suffered from poor weather and the Olympic “stay away factor”.