All news articles for July 2017

Thriving city: ALMR chief Kate Nicholls joins London's Night Time Commission

ALMR chief joins London's Night Time Commission

By Georgina Townshend

The chief executive of the Association of Multiple Licensed Retailers (ALMR) has said she will "provide a voice for eating and drinking out" after accepting a mayoral invitation to take a seat on London's Night Time Commission.

Loss of trade: Publican talks about parking 'nightmare' due to seafront roadworks

Trauma after licensee loses £100k due to roadworks

By Georgina Townshend

A publican from north Wales has spoken about his “traumatic 12 months” after losing around £100,000 in trade due to nearby roadworks and a 130% rise in business rates.

Great British pub awards 2017: The winners will be revealed at the Hilton on Park Lane on 7 Setpember

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Cider Bar/Pub

By Ed Bedington

Next up in our previews of each of the 100+ finalists in this year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards is the Best Cider Bar/Pub category.

Investment: The first project in Liverpool will create 15 new jobs

Heineken invests £4.6m into north-west locals

By Georgina Townshend

Heineken is investing £4.6 million into a selection of its Star Pubs & Bars sites in the north-west, including £1.2m in the Liverpool area, as part of a £20m investment programme.

Exciting expansion: Stonegate take over Punch pub

Stonegate acquires Punch pub

By Fred A'Court

Stonegate is spending £400,000 in revamping a coastal pub in Kent and creating a further 25 jobs.

Great British Pub Awards 2017: The winners will be revealed at the Hilton on Park Lane on 7 September

Meet the GBPA nominees: Best Beer Bar/Pub

By Ed Bedington

It’s back and it’s bigger and better than ever. Yes, it’s that time of year again, when judges close in on the category winners in The John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards – the highlight in the calendars of licensees up and down the land.

Slow progress: adjudicator Paul Newby has so far settled just 48 cases.

Pubs code adjudicator receives over 550 enquiries in its first year

By Fred A'Court

More than 550 enquiries have been made to the pubs code adjudicator (PCA) in its first year with the overwhelming number of cases that have been accepted relating to the market-rent-only (MRO) option under which tied tenants can request to go free of...

Solutions offered: survey lays bare the fears of licensees

Spotlight: survey lays bare the fears of licensees

By James Wallin, MCA

An annual survey of readers of The Morning Advertiser shows a sector struggling to keep up with the demands of a changing consumer base. Here we detail their concerns and look at what solutions are offered in MCA’s UK Pub Market Report.

Eager: General manager Joanne Johnson said people thought she was crazy putting the tree up so early

Christmas comes early for Bristol pub

By Georgina Townshend

A publican has “bookings coming out of her ears” for the festive season after putting up a fully-decorated Christmas tree – five months early.

Vibrant city: London Mayor Sadiq Khan has plans to improve night life in the capital

London mayor’s 24-hour vision aims to boost night-time economy

By Claire Churchard

Pubs in the capital can expect to receive a boost in trade as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has pledged he will plan for the city’s nightlife in the same way he does for daytime activities, as part of a newly launched 24-hour vision for London.

Great experience: good customer service leads to more spend

In association with Diageo

Set up for spirit success

By Nicholas Robinson

While your operation may be known for serving the best Mojito or the region’s greatest gin and tonic, there are many operational areas that could negatively impact your trade and profit. Nicholas Robinson reports.

Very pleased: Fuller’s has said it has made a “good start” to the year

Fuller’s managed lfls grow 6.6%

By James Wallin, MCA

Fuller’s has said it has made a “good start” to the year, with like-for-like sales across its managed estate up 6.6% for the 16 weeks from 2 April to 22 July 2017, aided by the “perfect weather”.

Pub Skills: how pubs can add to bottom line with staff engagement

Video: Pub Skill's speakers discuss challenges for pub employers

By Georgina Townshend

What are the biggest challenges for pub employers, and how can they be overcome? These were among questions addressed by industry experts as part of The Morning Advertiser's Pub Skills event on how employee engagement can add to the bottom line.

Charity at heart: the MS Society raised more than £12,000 when it previously teamed up with GBBF in 2013

GBBF joins forces with the MS Society

By Nikkie Sutton

The Great British Beer Festival (GBBF) is teaming up with the MS Society for this year’s event to raise funds and spread awareness of multiple sclerosis.

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