‘Slippery’ pub boss ‘owes staff £10k’ in unpaid wages
More than 20 pub employees have claimed a former multi-site operator has failed to pay them wages that collectively total more than £10,000.
Archives for October 15, 2019
Property round-up: Robinsons plots Welsh expansion plus Dead Man’s Fingers founders open venue
Halewood Wines & Spirits has unveiled a 7,500sq ft site in Bristol while Stockport-based brewer and operator Robinsons has acquired three more sites in Wales.
Vegan breakfast boost at pub near Extinction Rebellion demos
Missed deliveries, a boost for vegan and vegetarian meals and graffiti have been just some of the experiences of pubs operating next to the Extinction Rebellion demonstrations in Westminster.
Operators benefit as Brexit fears fail to dent pub sales
Total sales at pubs increase by 5.8% this September despite difficult trading for retailers amid Brexit fears.
USA v UK: What are the top tipple trends?
The trendiest alcohol pours in the US, show IPA as the leading beer style, cider growing in popularity and white wine being one of the top 5 products for women.
Planning your Christmas drinks menu
Christmas may be three months away but it’s never too early to start planning your festive drinks menu
Reducing net debt by £200m is Marston’s ‘principal focus’
Alongside a sixth consecutive increase in annual like-for-like sales, Marston’s revealed net debt of £1.39bn.
Maintaining price point key for gastropubs’ future
Peach Pubs managing director Hamish Stoddart said maintaining accessible prices and competing against the lure of the stay-at-home economy are the biggest challenges for gastropubs.