MA’s Review of the Week
I don’t accept potential ‘lag’ between non-essential retail and pubs reopening
The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with the Bath Pub Company’s managing director Joe Cussens to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.
Archives for January 29, 2021
Marston’s confirms private equity interest
Pub company Marston’s has confirmed reports that US-based Platinum Equity has made an initial approach to take the Wolverhampton-based operator private.
'No correlation' between Eat Out to Help Out and infection numbers, says Treasury
The Treasury has defended its Eat Out to Help Out scheme to critics who blamed the discount meals initiative for driving up infection rates.
Pubs with rooms anticipate holiday boom
Pubs with rooms are hoping to benefit from a domestic tourism trend this summer, although some operators say they are worried about a drop in trade.
What happens if you open your pub during lockdown?
With a spate of pubs hitting the headlines for breaching coronavirus restrictions, The Morning Advertiser takes a look at the potential impact on licensees if they break lockdown rules.
New product round-up
Absolut Vodka unveils paper bottle, New York Distilling Company and Trois Rivières distribution deals
This not so dry January product round-up includes news from Eden Mill, Campari UK, Mangrove UK and Absolut Vodka.
76% of operators want to reopen later with no restrictions, according to survey
Three quarters (76%) of business leaders would prefer to reopen their venues later in the year without any restrictions in place, a trade survey has found.