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Cains: Administrators appointed

Administrators have been appointed to deal with the sale of the Cains brewery and pub estate after discussions with its bank, Bank of Scotland, broke down.

 

Enterprise and Punch won't meet Fair Pint

Enterprise and Punch have told the anti-pubco Fair Pint campaign they will not meet the group before the Parliamentary inquiry into pub companies, the MA can reveal.

 

Fair Pint disappointed by pubco no-show

The anti-pubco campaign group hits out at claims it is "ill-informed".

 

S&NPE: We won't meet Fair Pint

Scottish & Newcastle Pub Enterprises joins Punch and Enterprise in refusing to meet the anti-pubco campaign group before MPs start their probe of pub companies.

 

Carlsberg goes with the flow

Carlsberg UK has introduced new fonts and glassware for the Carlsberg and Carlsberg Extra Cold brands across 5,000 UK pubs.

 

Diageo’s Smirnoff strategy

This month, Diageo kicks off a £4m campaign to encourage new ways of serving and drinking Smirnoff vodka.

 

Premium look for Seabrook crisps

Seabrook Crisps has introduced a bigger bag size, with a “more premium” look, for a selection of its classic flavours.

 

Diageo to invest £65m in green energy

Drinks giant Diageo has announced plans for a £65m bioenergy facility at Scotland’s largest distillery.

 

Fifth Grand Union plan

The Grand Union Group, the operator of the burger-bar and cocktail-lounge concept, is to launch its first site outside London, in Buckinghamshire, in spring 2009.

 

Peach Pub Co searching for ops director

Peach Pub Company is looking to bolster its senior management team with the appointment of an operations director as it gets set for further expansion.

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RE: JDW asks for 30% drop in freehold prices

kevin o'connor - 07/08/2008 23:32:42

Tim's comment about a £35m increase in operating costs equates out at around a £1000 per week per pub. Given their expertise ...

Enterprise and Punch won't meet Fair Pint

kevin o'connor - 07/08/2008 23:11:27

Dave I accept completely that Mark and the rest of the steering committee of Fair Pint are campaigning in a professional ...

Enterprise and Punch won't meet Fair Pint

Nigel Wakefield - 07/08/2008 22:38:06

David you are right about the business plan, unfortunately when people buy pubs they produce business plans that I find unbelievable. ...

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