Sector firms want to invest despite cost pressures
Pubs and hospitality businesses want to invest in the future of their sites despite a host of cost pressures continuing to smash the sector.
Archives for May 10, 2024
Trade reacts as UK exits recession
Industry leaders have shared hope stronger than expected economic growth will boost consumer confidence, though some warned the sector is still facing “challenges”.
LICENSING HUB WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Licensing questions answered ahead of Fury vs Usyk fight
In this week's column, licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen share advice for operators looking to show sporting events this summer.
Analysis: The popularity of spirits across hospitality
The spirits category has faced myriad challenges post-pandemic but some venues are faring better than others within the segment.
Pubs can’t work with business rates ‘ambiguity’
Star Pubs & Bars managing director Lawson Mountstevens wants to see action on business rates because pubs can’t work with such “ambiguity” in the trade.
Review of the Week
'Wet pubs are flying high'
The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Ashley McCarthy, licensee of Ye Old Sun Inn, to get his take on the state of the trade and the week's news.
Trade ‘encouraging’ as Punch posts £165.1m revenue for Q2
Punch Pubs has reported trade is “encouraging with profitability ahead of the prior year” and expects to benefit further as the inflation situation improves.