Marston’s considering ‘small pub package disposal’
Pubco Marston’s is examining the possibility of selling a number of “non-core pubs” from its estate.
Archives for July 5, 2022
1 in 3 firms fear running out of cash
As many as 32% of small business owners are worried about running out of money as the cost-of-living crisis bites, data has found.
Multiple complaints upheld by standards watchdog
Objections against multiple drinks products have been upheld by the alcohol industry's Independent Complaints Panel.
Night Owl encourages sector to tackle menopause stigma
Independent Birmingham and London-based nightclub the Night Owl has urged businesses across the UK to join its pledge in tackling stigma and prejudice in the workplace with regards to the menopause.
Beds & Bars announces third Investors In People platinum award
Multi-site operator Beds & Bars has announced it has attained its third platinum award from Investors In People, as the company received a 100% positive response rate from its team members, having all answered yes when asked ‘would you recommend Beds and...
Summer of TV sport will ‘drive footfall, dwell time and spend’
Two thirds of pub operators believe screening live sport this summer will have a direct effect on attracting customers to their venue, new research has revealed.
James Watt: ‘I did push people too far’
Scottish brewer and operator BrewDog co-founder James Watt has admitted to “pushing people too far” and setting “unattainable standards”.
Oakman Group reports total group sales of £65.1m
Large multi-site pub operator Oakman Group has reported total group sales of £65.1m for the end of the 2021/2022 financial year, up 79% compared vs 2020/2021 and 55.4% compared with 2018/2019.
Young’s revenue up 39.7% in Q1 2022
Brewer and pub operator Young & Co’s Brewery has announced revenue is 39.7% for the first quarter of this year, in a trading update ahead of its AGM on Tuesday 5 July.
RedCat continues to expand coaching inn estate
Rooney Anand-based investment vehicle RedCat Pub Company has grown its portfolio once again with the acquisition of a site in the New Forest.
Avoidance of further rail strikes 'imperative' to sector's health
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has stated it will take “further effective strike action” if negotiations surrounding pay and job security cannot be settled, according to RMT general secretary Mick Lynch.