Archives for December 5, 2022

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World Cup sees drinks sales exceed inflation

World Cup sees drinks sales exceed inflation

By Rebecca Weller

Average sales by volume in Britain’s managed pubs, bars and restaurants saw growth for the tenth successive week in the seven days to Saturday 26 November, the latest Drinks Recovery Tracker from CGA by NielsenIQ has revealed.

Sector hits out at Xmas rail strikes

Sector hits out at Xmas rail strikes

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Christmas train strikes will go ahead after the RMT union rejected an initial offer by the group representing train companies, a decision that has come under fire from trade bodies.

Gov 'understands pressure' on sector

Gov 'understands pressure' on sector

By Rebecca Weller

The Government “understands the pressures on the hospitality sector”, a source has told the Morning Advertiser (MA).

Cricketing duo expand pub group

Cricketing duo expand pub group

By Nikkie Thatcher

Stuart Broad and Harry Gurney have acquired the Griffin Inn, Swithland in Leicestershire, as the duo grow their pub business.

Sector calls for energy bill relief scheme extension

Sector calls for energy bill relief scheme extension

By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Pubs and breweries will face major financial losses, make no profit and be forced to shut if the energy bill relief scheme is not extended beyond 31 March 2023, new research has shown.

Solving the staffing situation

The Lock In podcast

Solving the staffing situation

By Ed Bedington

With the recruitment crisis still causing challenges for many operators, the Lock In team get to grips with staffing (not like that Heath!) and speak to a range of experts to get some practical (mostly) advice on how to handle the situation.