Experience economy 'clear winner' in 2017 despite 'cautious' consumer spending
The experience economy came out on top in 2017, boosted by spending in pubs that saw double digit year-on-year increases of 12.2% in 2017, according to Barclaycard.
Archives for January 2, 2018
Council's U-turn as demolition of pub did need planning permission
Mole Valley District Council (MVDC) has apologised and said "lessons have been learnt" after it became "confused" as to whether planning permission was required for the demolition of a pub in Leatherhead - which campaigners described as "illegal".
Marble brewery ‘Pint’ can debate rumbles on
Manchester brewery Marble continues to discuss the sale of its Pint beer in 500ml cans with trading standards.
Brexit threat to sparkling wine sales boom
The UK’s sparkling wine sector has seen sales almost double in the last five years, according to the latest statistics from the Wine and Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
Spotlight: What will 2018 hold for your pub?
It’s a new year, so what do leading pub operators think are the opportunities and challenges in the next 12 months? The Morning Advertiser finds out
JDW slashes drinks prices for January
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is having a January sale and reducing prices across its drinks range this month.
Food trends continue to be a picture of health
Vegan and gluten-free foods will become even more dominant on menus this year, according to an ingredients supplier.
Craft Beer Rising reveals more details about 2018 festival
London trade event and beer festival Craft Beer Rising has unveiled more details about the 2018 edition of the festival, which returns for its sixth year this February.
Pub pays tribute to staff member after Christmas Eve murder
A pub has paid tribute on Facebook to one of its staff members after her suspected murder on Christmas Eve.
Chop and change: how to make pub classics healthy
Health and traditional are two big trends in food that aren’t showing any signs of going away. Operators need to find a way to pair the two factors together perfectly to keep diners returning.
Rum sales hot on the heels of gin
Sales of rum are expected to exceed the £1bn mark for 2017, just behind sales of gin, which totalled £1.2bn in the 12 months to September last year.
EebriaTrade to offer Tryanuary discounts to trade
Online craft beer distributor EeBriaTrade is to offer discounts on different beers from independent breweries throughout January.