Archives for August 1, 2016

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Football

Greene King launches Bobby Moore beer

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Greene King has launched a new beer to mark the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup victory named after winning captain Bobby Moore.

Licensing

The "endemic" of lock-ins: Good or bad for pubs?

By Oli Gross

For decades pubs have extended their trading hours by locking the doors to turn the public house into a private party, typically for the venue’s locals. But licensees are split on whether lock-ins are good or bad for trade.

Marketing

Pub puts Trump in urinal

By Nikkie Sutton

A Dublin pub has decorated its gents' toilet urinal with a picture of US Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Training

Making sure staff stay – and stay productive!

By Simon Tarr, chief executive, People 1st

In yesterday’s article, I looked at the staffing shortfall facing hospitality businesses, and how improving staff retention and productivity is going to be vital for profitability in the coming decade.