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Diageo downsizes UK beer business with Windhoek move

18-Sep-2013 By Robyn Black

Diageo is scaling down its presence in the booming UK world lager market to focus on its core Guinness brand.

Charles Wells looks to continue pub acquisitions

09-Jan-2013 By M&C Report

Charles Wells, the Bedford-based brewer and pub operator, hopes to continue acquisitions at a similar rate this year and has bought its ninth pub in France, chairman Paul Wells has told M&C Report.

Charles Wells profit dips but international sales soar

18-Dec-2012 By John Harrington

Charles Wells, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 10% fall in pre-tax profit to £6m in the year to 29 September as the impact of losing income from beer brands Red Stripe and Corona was felt.

Charles Wells advises its tenants not to stock Red Stripe even though it brews the lager

21-Sep-2012 By Gurjit Degun

Charles Wells Pub Company has advised its licensees not to stock Red Stripe after the premium lager’s owner Diageo has increased the price.

Young's sees first half profits rise four per cent

25-Nov-2010 By Hamish Champ

Young & Co, the London-based pub operator, has announced half year sales up 0.7 per cent at £67.7m and pre-tax profits for the period up four...

Wells & Youngs: Corona and Red Stripe loss worth £85m

05-Oct-2010 By Robyn Black

The loss of Mexican lager Corona Extra and Jamaican lager Red Stripe is set to hit Wells & Youngs hard as they account for 40% of turnover —...

Corona and Red Stripe to leave Wells & Young's

05-Oct-2010 By Robyn Black

Both Corona Extra and Red Stripe are to leave the Bedfordshire-based brewer Wells & Young's portfolio next year.

Wells & Young's lose Red Stripe and Corona

05-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Lagers Red Stripe and Corona will be leaving the Wells and Young's portfolio and returning to their brand owners next year. In a statement the...

Key brand loss to hit Wells & Young's hard

05-Oct-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

Wells & Young's Brewing Company chief Paul Wells has admitted the loss of Red Stripe and Corona will have a major impact on the Bedford company....

Red Stripe promotes its music awards with Last.com

09-Feb-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Red Stripe has signed a four-month deal with Last.fm to promote its Red Stripe Music Award (RSMA).

Charles Wells soars in list of top private companies

15-Oct-2009 By The PMA Team

Bedford-based brewery and pub operator Charles Wells climbed 27 places in the Sunday Times HSBC Top Track 250 league table.  The parent company to...

Red Stripe Guide to Live Music (Part 1): Intro - get serious about music

02-Jun-2009

As any discerning music lover knows, Red Stripe lager has a long and illustrious connection with cutting edge acts over the years. From the reggae...

Red Stripe Guide to Live Music (Part 5): Making live music central to your offer

02-Jun-2009

In this, our last look at putting on live music in pubs, we cast our eye back over what you need to make your hostelry the perfect spot to see live...

InBrief

22-Nov-2007

Passing-off rate falls dramatically There has been a massive fall in the number of licensed premises substituting branded spirits with cheaper ones....

Red Stripe looking to become face of live music

11-Jan-2007

Red Stripe is looking to become the face of live music in the UK over the next two years.Wells & Young's (W&Y), which brews the brand under...

Wells & Young's set to overhaul rivals

28-Sep-2006 By Andrew Pring

The new Wells & Young's Brewing Company starts trading next Monday with plans to increase combined barrelage by 20,000 to well over 500,000...

USP is key in premium market

24-Mar-2005

With a cluttered premium draught market and key supply contracts with Greene King and Mitchells & Butlers up for grabs this year, it's an...

Reaching for the stars

03-Dec-2003

From 450 entries, Charles Wells is now on a five-strong shortlist for the CBI/Real Business Growing Business Awards 2003. Paul Wells tells Mark...

Drinks brands receive 'cool' stamp of approval

27-Aug-2003

A number of drinks brands have been officially declared "cool" as part of an initiative undertaken by the Brand Council.Three lagers - Red Stripe,...

Red Stripe heads for the surf

08-May-2003

Red Stripe, a lager that has long been associated with students and musicians, hopes to boost its "cool" credentials and widen its appeal through...

Red Stripe given major boost by Bedford brewer

04-Feb-2003

Regional brewer Charles Wells has unveiled a £2.7m campaign aimed at resuscitating its newly acquired Red Stripe brand.The Bedford-based brewer is...

Red Stripe bottles go stubby

23-Oct-2000

Jamaican lager Red Stripe has unveiled a new look for its cans and has replaced the 330ml long neck bottle with a new stubby version.The famous brand...