Xmas 'make or break' for sector as drinks sales dip
Christmas period “make or break” for hospitality firms as drinks sales “disrupted” by stormy weather.
Archives for November 17, 2023
The Turks Head: ‘The business is in the best shape’
Business is in better shape than ever at the Turks Head in south London, which took home the title of Best City/Urban Pub at the Great British Pub Awards 2023.
Star invests more than £50m into pub estate
Star Pubs & Bars has injected more than £51m into its pub estate since September last year.
How a brewery creates a festive beer
Norfolk brewery Woodforde’s wants to set the scene for enjoying a pint at Christmas.
REVIEW OF THE WEEK
Business rates support ‘is the big one’
The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke to Oak Taverns managing director Simon Collinson to get his thoughts on the week's news and the upcoming Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November.
Marston’s CEO Andrea replaced by Merlin strategy officer
Marston’s CEO Andrew Andrea has agreed with the board he will step down from his role with immediate effect and will be replaced by Merlin Entertainment chief strategy officer Justin Platt.
CAMRA: 'unlawful pub demolition should be illegal'
The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged the Government to strengthen planning policy and enforcement legislation to safeguard historic venues following a parliamentary debate on the protection of heritage pubs.
Stonegate CEO Ian Payne to retire
Stonegate chairman and founder Ian Payne MBE has decided to retire at the end of January 2024 and step down from his role with the group after 13 years.
Home-hunters can now pick property based on proximity to pub
Useyourlocal, the UK’s largest online audience of people looking to go to the pub, has joined forces with property website Zoopla to help home-hunters pick a new property based on the proximity to their local pub.