Free Trade

Brexit

Tim Martin reflects on Brexit: "Democracy is economic steroids"

27-Jun-2016 By Tim Martin

After campaigning hard for the Leave campaign, JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin reflects on Brexit.

Hydes to close Queens Brewery and withdraw from free trade

09-Jan-2012 By Mark Wingett

Manchester brewer and pub operator Hydes has announced plans to close its Queens Brewery in Moss Side and move to a new facility as part of £2m investment.

Hydes bounces back from weak 2008

28-Jul-2009 By The PMA Team

Manchester-based brewer and retailer Hydes has reported a strong first quarter helped by warm weather after a weak trading performance in its most...

Marston's warns free trade not to rely on discounts

19-May-2009

Marston's has warned free trade pubs that they will have to rely on better promotion as budgets tighten and brewery discounts decline.There is little...

Hall & Woodhouse sells free trade to Marston's

22-Jan-2008

Independent Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse has sold its free trade to Marston's. The brewer said its free trade business had become squeezed...

Hall & Woodhouse sells its free trade business to Marston's

21-Jan-2008 By Hamish Champ

Dorset brewer Hall & Woodhouse has sold its direct free trade business to Marston's for an undisclosed sum.The brewer, whose brands include...