Star Pubs & Bars extending up to 50% rent reduction for L&T pubs
Heineken’s pub arm Star Pubs & Bars has revealed extended rent concessions for its leased and tenanted pubs throughout November at a cost to the company of £2.8m
Archives for October 8, 2020
1 in 5 English pubs facing second shutdown
One in five English pubs could be closed if the Government chooses to shut down pubs in the north of England next week.
Analysis
Who did it best? How other countries are treating pubs during Covid-19 second spike
With pandemic restrictions being imposed on hospitality businesses both across the UK and further afield, The Morning Advertiser (MA) has taken a closer look at how night spots in some of Europe's major cities are being affected by Covid-19's second spike.
New measures will be outlined 'in the coming days'
Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has said there will be an announcement on further coronavirus measures “in the coming days”.
87% of operators say curfew has hit consumer confidence
Almost nine in 10 (87%) operators said the Government’s 10pm curfew has hit customer confidence, an industry poll has revealed.
10pm curfew and ‘weather turning’ yields 15% like-for-like slump at Peach
Despite a frosty winter forecast and a Government shaped dent in September trading, Peach Pubs is ‘in as good a place as any hospitality business’ according to founder Hamish Stoddart.
Jobs round-up
‘Inexcusable’ pub job losses afoot, Liberation Group rebrand, Incipio converts rugby star
While both Greene King and Eclectic Bars set out redundancy plans, Liberation Group unveiled a company-wide shake-up and Incipio Group announced a new signing.
Shepherd Neame ‘profitable and cash generative’ since lockdown
Kent-based brewer and pub operator Shepherd Neame revealed that it has reopened 'nearly all' of its pubs, traded successfully and and benefitted from the Eat Out To Help Out Scheme in the 13 weeks since reopening.