Archives for October 25, 2016

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My Shout

Community pubs - the great success story?

By Lawson Mountstevens, managing director at Star Pubs & Bars

The presumed death of the great British local has been a popular subject in headlines for many years - especially on slow news days. While it's true that wet-led pubs can no longer open their doors with a 'they'll just come' attitude, that's not the...

Research

Consumers staying out later and spending £60 a night

By James Wallin, MCA

A new Night Index research project launched by the Deltic Group has shown that despite the increasing importance of social media, 58% of customers still rely on word of mouth to choose where they spend their night out.

Free-from food

Extra '£5k profit' in pubs from vegan food

By Nicholas Robinson

A meat and dairy alternative company that is growing in popularity in UK pubs has launched a ‘joint of lamb’ and ‘chorizo sausages’ specially for eateries, following an uptick in demand for vegan and vegetarian products in pubs.

Publican Awards

Publican Awards - how to win Responsible Retailer of the Year

By Liam Coleman

The Morning Advertiser is once again looking for the best in the industry for the Publican Awards 2017. Alongside all of the traditional categories, we also want to remind you to self-nominate for the Responsible Retailer of the Year award, sponsored by...

BREXIT

Post-Brexit wine price fears: a storm brewing or scaremongering?

By Daniel Woolfson

Wine experts have warned that the severe economic uncertainty left by Britain’s vote to leave the EU is likely to disrupt the UK’s wine industry and raise prices. But how tangible will the knock-on effect be on UK pubs and should licensees be worried? 

Beer

16 of the world’s best beers revealed

By Nicholas Robinson

A staggering 16 beers have been recognised by the International Wine and Spirit Challenge (IWSC) group as the world’s best.