Archives for December 4, 2014

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Star introduces new BDM training schemes

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Star Pubs & Bars is launching a new training schemes for its BDMs based around the “latest best practice and thinking in areas critical to pub retailing”.

Marston's and Greene King silent on Mulholland MRO ultimatum

By Mike Berry

Greene King and Marston’s are remaining tight-lipped over whether they will meet Save the Pub Group chair Greg Mulholland MP following his ultimatum to work with him or risk losing the right in the new pubs code to insist tenants sell their brands in...

M&B reveals growth ambitions for brands

By James Wallin and Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Mitchells & Butlers’ leading brands — Harvester, Toby Carvery, All Bar One and Miller & Carter — have the potential to grow from a combined 455 to 1,200, the company has said.

Barons says new Spirit lease model shows best of pubcos

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Clive Price, managing director of Surrey-based Barons Pub Company, has said his latest site with Spirit under a new style of leasehold proves pubco/tenant relationships can benefit both sides.

Greene King reports half-year revenue growth

By James Wallin, M&C Report

Greene King has reported revenue growth of 5.3% across its retained business to £613.1m with profit before tax up 3% for the 24 weeks to 19 October.