Licensees Association will ‘stand on side of independent operators’
A multi-site operator has launched a new trade association because he believes independent publicans need better representation in the industry.
Archives for September 25, 2019
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Uncertainty is the only certainty, says Shepherd Neame boss
Following the disclosure of Shepherd Neame’s latest financial results, chief executive Jonathan Neame discussed the brewer-operator’s approach to Brexit and growing its managed estate.
The future of the Inn Collection Group
With a model of lucrative sites in statement tourist locations, The Inn Collection Group has its sights set on the Lake District. Managing director Sean Donkin lays out these plans from the group’s flagship Bamburgh Castle Inn, and explains why he won’t...
Meat-alternative ‘the meatiest thing since meat’
New meat-free range called Naked Glory has been launched with the aim of encouraging carnivores to ‘cheat on meat’.
Pub offers shelter to residents evacuated in bomb scare
A pub – renamed in honour of a football manager – has been praised for its kindness after it welcomed residents caught up in a bomb scare yesterday (24 September 2019).
Historic pub closing to make way for flats
A Brighton pub is set to close its doors this week (26 September) and flats will be built on the upper floors of the building, its owner Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has confirmed.
Four-day week ‘could put pubs out of business’
Publicans have shared their views on whether they would be able to implement a four-day working week after the Labour party put the notion forward at its annual conference.
Debt refinancing dents strong trading at Shepherd Neame
Despite strong year-on-year trading across its managed and tenanted pub estate, costs incurred by refinancing debt saw profits and turnover dip at Shepherd Neame.
Admiral Taverns acquires 150 pubs from Star Pubs & Bars
Community pub operator Admiral Taverns has agreed to take over 150 tenanted community pubs from Heineken’s pub-arm Star Pubs & Bars.