Hickory’s acquired by Greene King
North west-based business Hickory’s has been acquired by Greene King for an undisclosed sum.
Archives for October 11, 2022
Card spending sees smallest uplift since February
Consumer card spending grew 1.8% year-on-year in September, the smallest uplift since February 2021 and well below the 9.9% consumer price inflation, data from Barclaycard has revealed.
Multimillion-pound scheme launched to tackle staffing crisis
Hundreds attended the launch of a multimillion-pound recruitment campaign in central London yesterday (10 October), which aims to breathe life back into Westminster’s hospitality sector.
Omicron variant hits Marston’s FY sales
Total like-for-like (lfl) sales at community-focused pub operator Marston’s were 1% down on the same period in 2019 – the last time unrestricted trading was possible – the group said in its trading update for the 52 weeks to 1 October 2022.
Noise complaints ‘decimating UK’s cultural history’
Concerns have been raised about noise crackdowns on music venues and nightclubs by night-time economy adviser for Greater Manchester Sacha Lord.
Greene King opens 'milestone' Hive pub site
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has launched its 20th Hive Pubs Site following a £450,000 investment.
GBPA 2022
Meet the winner: Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year – Dartford Sports Bar
This excellently refurbished high-street gem sits bang in the centre of Dartford town centre, offering some top respite for weary shoppers and sports-fans alike.
GBPA 2022
Meet the winner: Best City/Urban Pub – Strait and Narrow, Lincoln
Nestled in the heart of Lincoln, just before Steep Hill, you’ll find the city’s best drinks offering at the Strait and Narrow, winner of Best City and Urban pub in this year’s Great British Pub Awards.
GBPA 2022
Meet the winner: Best Pub for Dogs sponsored by Rover.com – the Bellflower, Garstang, Lancashire
The impact from Heather Brandwood and the Bellflower team taking a dog-friendly approach has been felt not only within the pub but throughout the Marston’s group, providing a blueprint for other pubs in the company to follow.
the cask project
How to match complex cask flavours with your food
Sweet, bitter, sour, spicy and fruity: beer arguably has a more complex range of flavours than wine, and beer and food matching is a growing concept in modern cuisine.
GBPA 2022
Meet the winner: Best Pub for Food sponsored by Booker/Makro – Shibden Mill Inn, Halifax, West Yorkshire
Nestled in the heart of valley life in Yorkshire, the Shibden Mill Inn welcomes guests with warm hospitality to enjoy first-rate dining against a backdrop of open fires, low beamed ceilings and a cosy bar.