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Pub investment: JD Wetherspoon announced its plans for the next year

JD Wetherspoon to spend £80m on estate

JD Wetherspoon has announced it will spend £80m on opening new sites and revamping existing pubs as it celebrated a sales boost.

Pub closes after booking website change

A pub has closed after it struggled to fill rooms following a change to its listing on a booking platform.

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RTD beverages present ‘double burden to health’

Popular sugary alcoholic drinks are a ‘double burden’ on consumers’ health because of their alcohol and sugar content, coupled with the huge cash onus placed on the NHS, according to new research.

Hawthorn Leisure to integrate Bravo Inns portfolio by 1 April

Discussing the financial performance of NewRiver REIT’s pub arm, Hawthorn Leisure, over the nine months to 31 December, CEO Mark Davies revealed plans to retain and invest in the Bravo Inns brand.

How are pubs battling Australian bushfires?

As the bushfires continue to wreak damage and destroy wildlife, native Australian animals need more help than ever spurring various pubs to do their charitable bit to help.

Licensee catches burglar red handed

A licensee pinned a burglar to the floor after the intruder smashed through a window and began attacking a fruit machine with half a paving slab.

Reviews quoting ‘vegan’ rise 104% in a year

New insight has revealed the public’s keenness to participate in Veganuary as the percentage of reviews citing the word ‘vegan’ rose by 104% between January 2019 and January 2020.

UK breweries to lead Lion's new global craft arm

UK brewers Fourpure Brewing Co and Magic Rock Brewing will come under a new banner brand from Lion Australia as it expands its UK reach.

Stonegate buys beloved gay venue

Stonegate has acquired a beloved LGBTQ+ venue on Manchester’s famous Canal Street that it plans to reopen next month.

What do pub-goers want to see on drinks menus in 2020?

Whether it is introducing a new range, cutting down on variants that don’t sell or lining up the latest in no and low-alcohol options, it’s time to review your drinks list and target your customer base better this year.

More sites next year says Revolution boss

Revolution Group chief executive Rob Pitcher has confirmed the bar chain still aims to open new sites in the near future after closing a handful of underperforming venues.

JDW to continue sales of EU brands

JD Wetherspoon’s EU alcohol brand discounts in the run-up to Brexit do not signal an intention to ditch continental names, despite pubco boss Tim Martin’s keenness to stock more homegrown products.

Food price drops will ‘maximise margins’ for operators

New research reveals the foodservice sector shows no sign of inflation thereby offering operators the chance to grow sales and margins this year.

Greene King vegan sales up 265%

Greene King has said it will be expanding its plant-based food offer after its total sales of vegan dishes saw a year-on-year increase of 265% in the past financial year.

Why own a pub in Sheffield?

Once nicknamed Steel City in recognition of its rich industrial past, She¬ffield remains a working city with a large student population and a range of other industries.

St Austell to pass 200-pub mark in 'next few years'

Having joined the company as an apprentice, St Austell Brewery’s CEO James Staughton officially bows out on 31 January after an impressive four decades at its helm. Here he shares a slice of his Cornish past.

Publican loses battle to extend opening hours

A council has rejected a publican’s application to extend a pub’s opening hours after neighbouring residents warned it would worsen the existing “nightmare of noise” and disruption.

Why is the local pub still under threat?

Despite a busy year in the sector that has included highlights such as huge pub chain acquisitions, there are still concerns of how to uphold the traditional, British institution of the local pub.

Return of the small pub met with cautious welcome

The number of small pubs has increased for the first time in 15 years, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Stonegate kicks off ‘UK first’ LaLigaTV partnership

Stonegate Pub Company has become the first UK operator to team up with LaLigaTV – offering visitors to selected sites the chance to watch Messi, Modric and more.