New rye whisky for Jim Beam
A rye whiskey has been added to the Jim Beam portfolio, as distributor Maxxium UK looks to tap into the burgeoning interest in this style of spirit.
Archives for June 24, 2014
Mulholland insists there will be 'no compromise' on free-of-tie option in statutory code
Greg Mulholland has said it is ‘inevitable’ a mandatory free-of-tie option will be added to the pubco statutory code plans – but refused to say if he would table an amendment.
A short hop to a new home
Robert Wicks at Westerham Brewery is keeping old traditions and species alive thanks to his passion for all things local. Roger Protz reports.
Latest deals are good news for wider sector
Phew! It’s good to draw breath after the recent flurry of deal activity in the pub sector. It hasn’t been this active on the major transactional front since pre-recession — and there’s no indication that it’s about to slow down either.
10 social media tips for pubs
The way people communicate is changing at an alarming rate. The particular growth area is photos — Snapchat, Instagram and similar sites are the new frontier of online communication. No doubt many of your customers will be taking and sharing photos in...
8 tips on checking your new pub's premises licence
In the thrill of taking over a pub or other licensed premises, you may be busy arranging for your accountant to check the books, finalising your lease or tenancy agreement, arranging for a surveyor to check the property and so on. With all these ducks to...
Landlord packs pub thanks to World Cup wager
An unusual World Cup bet has left customers at a Northamptonshire pub with a good reason to keep watching even after England’s early exit.
Thwaites secures new brewery site
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire brewer and pub operator, saw profits before tax and exceptionals grow from £6m to £7.8m in the year to 31 March following the culmination of a three-year restructure process at the company, and said it expects to complete...
Multiple operators may miss out on business rate relief
European legislative restrictions could mean multiple operators missing out on receiving the business rate relief they were promised if they have already been given other aid.
Statutory code bill publication sparks concern about ‘lack of clarity’
The Government has today published the bill containing its plans for a statutory code for the tenanted pub sector.
Innsatiable appetite for courting controversy
Innsatiable — the controversial “free bar” based in Farnham, Surrey that first came to our attention in summer 2012 — is back in the headlines.