Drinks sales remain flat despite strong Valentine’s trade
Drinks sales in the seven days to Saturday 17 February remained flat year-on-year despite a “welcome boost” from Valentine’s Day.
Archives for February 23, 2024
Meet those in charge of the UK's biggest pub companies
The Morning Advertiser has taken a look behind the scenes and into the boardrooms of the UK’s six biggest pub companies.
THE CASK PROJECT
Woodforde's unveils new cask range
Woodforde’s Brewery has announced a new cask beer range, the Brewers Signature range, which features bespoke brews, each created by one their brewers.
8 things to know about King Charles III banknotes
With new banknotes showing the portrait of King Charles III set to enter circulation this summer, we’ve looked at what you need to know about the new notes and delved into the history of polymer cash.
Demand for American sports in pubs 'growing exponentially'
Showing American sports offers “massive benefits” for operators as demand grows “exponentially”, but passion is key to tap into the trend, Hickory’s managing director John Welsh told The Morning Advertiser (MA).
THE CASK PROJECT
Wye Valley bucking the trend in cask
Wye Valley Brewery is a champion of cask beer. Yes, growth of kegged beer at the Herefordshire business is flying but 80% of its total production is cask beer for pubs – and the big pubcos are relying on them too.
LICENSING HUB
Top licensing tips on low alcohol and alcohol-free drinks
Customers are increasingly choosing low or alcohol-free drinks, with some adopting a moderation strategy of alternating between alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages during nights out. Researchers indicate that this trend is showing no signs of slowing down.
Slug & Lettuce’s £650k investment into second new concept site
Stonegate Group’s managed cocktail bar division Slug & Lettuce has announced its second new look venue is set to open after a £650,000 transformation.