Sales growth of 5.1% for Oakman Inns
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has seen a 5.1% rise in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to 1 July, according to a trading update from the pubco.
Archives for July 4, 2018
How to cater for people who aren’t drinking
The on-trade needs to do more to “disentangle the notion that there needs to be a not-sober experience in every bar”, according to renowned bartender and self-care advocate Giuseppe González.
Scheme against homophobia, sexism and racism launches in pubs
A scheme to eradicate homophobia, sexism and racism in pubs - entitled The Equality in Pubs Accreditation (TEPA) - has been launched.
How will the pub industry celebrate Pride this weekend?
Pub companies are getting ready for a colourful weekend in partnership with London Pride 2018.
Pubs could pay more to play music after consultation
Publicans could soon have to pay more to play recorded music at special events, once a controversial fee consultation has been concluded.
Grant's reveals makeover and new variant
Family-owned whisky brand Grant’s has revamped its image and added a new variant to its core range.
How has the sugar tax affected the soft drinks market?
Three months on from the sugar levy, soft drinks giant Nichols has released its analysis of how the tax has affected the market to date, as well as sales of its portfolio of products.
Town pub hit with zero food-hygiene rating
A Scunthorpe pub has been awarded the lowest food hygiene rating, following a recent inspection.
JD Wetherspoon has ‘random pricing syndrome’, says chairman
Tim Martin, chairman of JD Wetherspoon, said the logic behind the company’s pricing structure was random during an on-stage interview.
In association with Diageo
Unravel the complexities of whisky
The complexity of whisky as a category means there is a product or style for every customer, a situation made clear in new sales data that shows pockets of significant growth, as well as areas of real sales potential.
Schweppes 1783 unveils new Muscovado variant
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has unveiled a new Muscovado variant, the latest edition to its Schweppes 1783 range.
Booze sales could be damaged with duty freeze cut
Scrapping the alcohol duty freeze put in place last year by Government is “counter-productive”, and will increase pressure on cash-strapped consumers, the Wine & Spirit Trade Association has warned (WSTA).