Braced for the Christmas rush
18-Nov-2004
A steady but unspectacular pre-Christmas period has not dampened the spirits of Yates's manager Paul Robinson especially when the phone's at the...
Sleighbell set for festive push
18-Nov-2004
Everards is launching its Sleighbell Christmas cask ale next month. The Leicestershire-based brewery is also introducing special pump clips sporting...
Pubs set for pre-Christmas crackdown
09-Nov-2004
The Home Office will target pubs in a Christmas crackdown to tackle drink-fuelled disorder and underage drinking.The crackdown in town centres across...
Plan ahead for bank holiday extensions
04-Nov-2004
I have been asked to expand a little on the answer I gave to a reader on 30 September (New Year's Eve hours, Morning Advertiser) concerning bank holiday extensions
Licensees urged to get into Christmas spirit for charity
04-Nov-2004
A fundraising campaign from Age Concern, backed by The Publican, means there are unlikely to be many Silent Nights in pubs this December.Licensees...
Christmas tips - Festive focus
01-Nov-2004
We ask pub chefs for their tips on surviving the Christmas rush. Steven Prescott, head chef, the Eagle & Child, Bispham Green, Lancashire. Top...
The 12 dos of Christmas
14-Oct-2004
As the festive season is just around the corner and I've already spotted Christmas trees in certain pubs I thought it would be a good...
Stocking up for Christmas: Festive fixes
04-Oct-2004
Are you preparing yourself to boost business at Christmas? Phil Mellows dishes out tips on how to profit from the festive season.Wouldn't it be...
Stocking up for Christmas: Xmas treats
04-Oct-2004
Festive flavours to add to your offer.People like to celebrate in a traditional way at Christmas and there's nothing with quite the traditional...
Stocking up for Christmas: PoSitive ideas
04-Oct-2004
Sam Ellis of Drink Tank explains some pub psychology in time for Christmas.Christmas is a stressful time for you and your staff, but have you ever...
Party spirit
23-Sep-2004
Looking for new ways to inspireyour customersover Christmas?Nigel Huddleston reveals five things you didn't know about festive drinks 1. Warninks...
7 festive faux pas
23-Sep-2004
Pubs around the UK reveal their Christmas disasters for obvious reasons they will remain nameless "Last Christmas we had a carvery operation and...
01-Sep-2004 By Richard Fox
Give turkey the red card this Christmas, says Richard Fox. Instead, why not take a goosey gander at his hero Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's tempting...
Licensee stole Christmas Club cash
12-Aug-2004
An Ipswich licensee who stole almost £5,000 from his pub's Christmas Club has been jailed for a year. Andrew Ross, 38, former licensee of the...
St George's Day hailed as 'best ever'
28-Apr-2004
Licensees have hailed St George's Day as the best ever with a record number of pubs using the event to combine patriotism with profit.Operators...
Pubs gear up for St George as extensions are granted
15-Apr-2004
Licensees are finally winning the hard-fought battle to have St George's Day recognised as a special day of importance.Shani Rogers, who runs the...
Bombardier bus hits the road for St George
14-Apr-2004
The battle to get proper recognition of St George's Day takes to the road this week in the run-up to April 23.A St George's Bus Tour featuring the...
St George's Day holiday campaign gathers pace
08-Apr-2004
by Claire Hu A trade campaign calling for St George's Day to be made a national holiday is gaining ground, with the biggest number of pubs this year...
Get clarity for Good Fridays
08-Apr-2004
QCould you clarify the law for us about Good Friday? Is it still the case that you have to close at 10.30pm, like Sundays? We have a supper hour...
St George's Day on 23 April is fast approaching
01-Apr-2004
Pubs stand to make £14.1m from the St George's Day weekend if they take advantage of the celebrations and stage special events, according to...
GBL hatches Cream Egg for Easter
25-Mar-2004
A Cream Egg-flavoured Corky's Vodka Shots has been released to tempt Easter revellers. GBL, the brand owners, claim the limited edition 17% abv vodka...
Late hours on Xmas Day
25-Mar-2004
QCan a special hours certificate under section 77 of the Licensing Act operate on Christmas Day? No-one seems to have a clear view locally. AWhere...
St Patrick's Day a hit for trade
23-Mar-2004
Licensees enjoyed a bumper St Patrick's Day with record sales and huge queues seen across the country.Irish pubs especially reaped the rewards of the...
Crackdown on rogue promos
11-Mar-2004
Portman begins tough clampdown, and BBPA to announce banned' list by John Harrington The Portman Group has begun a rigorous crackdown on rogue pub...
Valentine not so sweet
04-Mar-2004
After an unseasonably strong start to the year, trading took a downturn for Richard and Jaqueline Macey, lessees at the Fountain Inn, Clent,...
Check liability insurance for events
26-Feb-2004
A sad story from Devon caught my eye the other day. It was about the forthcoming pancake races at Okehampton on Shrove Tuesday, which was cancelled...
Trade calls for national approach to irresponsible promos
05-Feb-2004
Calls for a national approach to tackling irresponsible drink offers are gaining momentum, as operators face a patchwork of local regulations which...
Mixed message over festive trading
08-Jan-2004
Brewers received their Christmas bonus with a whopping 18 million extra pints sold over the festive period. The British Beer & Pub Association...
Fury over Glasgow's drinks-promo move
18-Dec-2003
by Mairi Clark Glasgow Licensing Board has outraged licensees across the city by introducing its controversial new policy banning drinks promotions a...
Extension one day a week
11-Dec-2003
QWe would like to extend our hours by means of a special hours certificate, but could only justify it on perhaps one night a week. Could we have it...
How you can help this Xmas
04-Dec-2003
Money for James Rundell and his family is tight and the prospects for a prosperous and healthy new year are less than encouraging. While most of us...
Pubs face stiff Christmas competition from supermarkets
03-Dec-2003
Pubs risk losing trade to home drinking over the key Christmas trading period as supermarkets are heavily discounting alcohol to draw in...
S&N pulls plug on coin promotions'
30-Oct-2003
by The PMA Team A Scottish & Newcastle Retail bar in Norwich has withdrawn a "light-hearted promotion" after being blasted by Royal Mint bosses....
Fuller's is gearing up for Christmas with the launch of two
23-Oct-2003
For the fifth year running, the London brewer will be releasing Jack Frost a 4.5% abv ale that is available in cask and bottle. Jack Frost is...
Stocking up for Christmas
22-Oct-2003
Pubs should see the festive period as a chance to change people's habits. We take a look at how you can make the most of Christmas.Something odd yet...
Stocking up for Christmas: Planning & Equipment
22-Oct-2003
Hamlet hopes for happy ChristmasHamlet is a cigar called Happiness - at least it will be for Christmas. Gallaher is temporarily rebranding its market...
Stocking up for Christmas: Snacks and Confectionery
22-Oct-2003
There's more choice than ever as Walkers releases its biggest Christmas programme of festive snacks.Walkers Snacks has announced its biggest ever...
Going for promotion
26-Sep-2003
Are you making the most of promotions and events? By Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
How to get promoted!
26-Sep-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coca-Cola.Raise your pub profile and performance with well-run promotions.Well-managed promotions are a...
Make the most of promotions
26-Sep-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.An analysis to planning, implementing and evaluating your promotions and events.Begin with...
Trade supports irresponsible drink promo crackdown in Blackpool
15-Aug-2003
Police in Blackpool are encouraging pub operators to drop irresponsible drinks promotions, believing they have developed an approach which does not...
Drinks promos must shape up or ship out
31-Jul-2003
Local councils could be given powers to crack down on pubs if licensees refuse to run responsible drinks promotions and happy hours. The national...
Your people, your profits: The first day
21-Jul-2003
by Andrew Corcoran"First impressions count" is not just a turn of phrase - it's true. Keeping staff involves ensuring their expectations are met and...
Act now to promote sensible drinking
17-Jul-2003
Here's a scoop on the next shock-horror story that's about to break in one of the red tops. "Young people spotted drinking sensibly in pub... no...
Young's defends itself against George Best scandal
14-Jul-2003
Young's Brewery has been forced to defend itself following press accusations that George Best should not have been allowed to buy alcohol in one of...
A no-no to promos
21-May-2003
There is a belief that irresponsible promotions are destroying the image of the drinks industry. Michelle Perrett asks what's being done about...
Industry slams drinks promotions
15-May-2003
The industry is taking a unique stance by cracking down on companies that run "irresponsible" drinks promotions.Trade leaders, pub companies and...
Significant events in the
01-May-2003
SFI Group's decline: 31 May 2002: "I am confident of another positive outcome for the year and continuation longer term." Tony Hill, chairman 19...
Rising to the occasions
25-Apr-2003
Pubs should take advantage of customer occasions, says Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
FAQ: Making the most of occasions
25-Apr-2003
Why do licensees need to focus on occasions?The days when the pub was the natural leisure choice are long gone. Whether it's coffee bars in the...