CMBC secures 'momentous' 10-year agreement with Stonegate
Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company (CMBC) has announced a new 10-year partnership with the UK’s largest pub company.
Archives for October 17, 2023
Pubs call for VAT reduction ahead of Autumn Statement
More than half of pubs want a reduction in VAT from the upcoming Autumn Statement to help keep their business “profitable”, a snap poll by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.
Sector vacancies see ‘surprise increase’
A “surprise increase” in vacancies across the sector demonstrates the “significant challenge” staff shortages still pose for hospitality firms, trade body UKHospitality (UKH) has said.
Ex-England cricketers host ‘thank you’ lunch for firefighters
The Cat & Wickets pubco, owned by former cricket stars Harry Gurney and Stuart Broad, has hosted a ‘thank you’ lunch for the firefighters who doused the blaze that destroyed its Tap & Run pub in June 2022.
The Village People win at BIH Spotlight Awards
Peckham based pub operator The Village People was named Bar of the Year at the Be Inclusive Hospitality Spotlight Awards last night.
Revolution announces revenue lift as cost-of-living bites
Revolution Bars Group has announced a revenue lift of £11.8m to £152.6m while like-for-like (lfl) sales fell by 8.7% in its preliminary results for the 52 weeks ended 1 July 2023.
CAMRA Pub of the Year finalists announced
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) announced the four regional finalists in its national Pub of the Year 2023 competition today.
55% of operators lack confidence about winter trade
Most operators lack confidence about trade in the coming winter months, with gastropubs reporting they are quieter than usual, new data has revealed.