The Trial

Merchandising support scheme launched for licensees

07-Jun-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Cash and carry operator Makro has launched a new merchandising support scheme for licensees. The scheme, called Independent Best Advice (IBA), aims...

Makro rolls out foodservice trial

07-May-2010 By Lesley Foottit

Cash and carry operator Makro has announced plans to extend its foodservice delivery scheme to all 30 UK stores by early 2011. The Foodservice...

JW Lees to roll out value carvery concept

20-Jul-2009 By Tony Halstead

The brewer is looking to roll out more if its new Cask & Carvery concepts after successful trials at two pubs.

Big D launches vending trials

21-Jul-2008

Trigon Snacks is running vending trials in pubs with its Big D and Berry Nutty brands.The snacks brand owner believes it can boost distribution of...

Greene King trials carvery

06-Sep-2007 By The PMA Team

Greene King is trialling a number of different carvery concepts in its managed division. One such trial is being undertaken at a pub in Dunstable,...

Punch trials energy saving scheme

29-May-2007 By Ewan Turney

Punch Taverns is trialing a range of energy saving initiatives at 51 Spirit pubs in a bid to reduce its carbon footprint. The pubco has set aside...

Smoke-free trials sink Spirit's sales

15-Sep-2005

by Ewan Turney Managed operator Spirit has offered the Government access to records of its smoke-free trials at food-led pubs, which show a ban would...