PUBLICAN AWARDS
2024 Publican Awards finalists revealed
With the first stage of the rigorous judging process complete, the 2024 Publican Awards finalists can now be unveiled.
Archives for December 20, 2023
NWTC enjoys record trade leading up to Xmas
New World Trading Company (NWTC) has reported a record week of sales in the festive lead up.
Pint price up 2p on October 2023
The average price of a pint of draught lager has increased by 2p, official figures have revealed.
Anglian Country Inns reports strong revenue growth
Multiple operator Anglian Country Inns (ACI) has revealed a 25.8% uptick in revenue, partly driven by price increases to offset inflationary costs with the majority coming from a rise in footfall.
Inflation drop ‘good for economy, far from reality for hospitality’
A decrease in the rate of inflation is a good sign but the upcoming increase in business rates will cause operators more pain, one trade body has said.
Roxy celebrates milestone as it gears up for 19th opening
Roxy Leisure is celebrating a decade of trade as it prepares to open its 19th site in York early next year.
Knipe re-takes control at Blackrose
Blackrose Pubs has been bought back following the purchase of the business brand by former managing director Daren Knipe.
New Year 2024
Industry hopes and fears: Part one
With 2024 looming, we spoke to a number of leading industry figures to get their thoughts on what the year ahead will hold.
Admiral invests almost £700k into two sites on same road
Admiral Taverns has ended the year with a nearly £700,000 investment project across two pubs in the north east on the same road.
Scottish Budget ‘bitter pill to swallow’
Voices from across the Scottish hospitality sector have responded with disappointment in reaction to the Budget announcement.