Has Covid-19 shaken up low and no alcohol pub drinks?
The coronavirus pandemic not only failed to burst the low and no bubble but helped reinforce the category’s importance in the embattled on-trade.
Archives for December 3, 2020
Liberation Group ‘disappointed but understanding’ ahead of Jersey hospitality circuit breaker
Pubs, bars and restaurants in Jersey will close for up to a month from a minute past midnight on Friday 4 December in order to tackle a surge in Covid-19 cases on the island.
Shaky evidence fails to support government action
I've read the evidence for closing the hospitality sector, and I must admit that I'm bewildered, writes Ian Cass, managing director of the Forum for British Pubs.
Tier review will 'try to be sensitive to local effort'
The Government could take a more localised approach when it reviews coronavirus tiers, the Prime Minister has suggested.
‘I could see operator managed being 25% of the portfolio’ says Hawthorn boss
After increasing its operator managed pub business from 10% to 20% of its estate in the last year through acquisitions and tenanted and leased conversions – Hawthorn CEO Mark Davies expects the managed march to continue in 2021.
Star reveals rent discounts for December
Heineken’s pub arm Star Pubs & Bars has announced rent reductions to reflect tiered restrictions in England.
'Fatal mistake' to include pubs in Christmas relaxation, PM says
The Prime Minister suggested it would be a “fatal mistake” to permit different households to socialise at pubs when rules are relaxed at Christmas.
Jobs round-up
Tim Martin sells £5m JDW shares, £30m NHS contract for former publican, Star and Greene King cut rent
In addition to senior people moves at Budweiser Brewing Group, the Portman Group and Budweiser Budvar UK, there’s news from JDW, Greene King and Star Pubs & Bars.
Only 27% of pubs intended to reopen, BBPA survey shows
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) has said 12,600 - just 27% of pubs in Britain - had told them they intended to reopen yesterday (2 December) after England's second national lockdown was lifted.