All news articles for 2018

Variety of options: operators can benefit from stocking multiple milk alternatives

Which milk alternatives should pubs stock?

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs should increase their range of milk alternatives so they can cater to people looking for indulgent options as well as functional, a new report recommends.

Purple pound: what long-term changes can your business make to improve disabled customers' experiences?

What is Purple Tuesday?

By Emily Hawkins

Purple Tuesday – the UK’s first day focused on making shopping and dining out accessible for disabled customers – took place today (Tuesday 13 November).

Sobering reading: the report revealed that costs for pubs, bars and clubs continue to rise and staff shortages get worse

Hospitality costs hit 12-year high

By Stuart Stone

New data published by specialist business property adviser Christie & Co and UKHospitality reveal that Government-implemented costs have reached their highest levels in more than a decade.

Strong as an ox: Michael Ibbotson shares his thoughts on running his pub the Durham Ox.

My Pub: the Durham Ox, York

By Claire Churchard

Michael Ibbotson has been a busy man over the years and despite moving back to a position of owning just one site, there is still plenty for him to do at the Durham Ox.

Guess who's back? Bass again

AB InBev to bring Bass Pale Ale back

By Nicholas Robinson

Global brewer AB InBev will reintroduce Bass Pale Ale to the UK on-trade this December, in a bid to “reignite” the premium ale category.

Evolution: Coca-Cola looks to new variants

New Coca-Cola Plus Coffee could be ripe for UK extension

By Nicholas Robinson

A newly launched coffee variant of Coca-Cola in nine other countries around the world could be rolled out to more, including the UK, soon as the Coca-Cola Company looks to seed it in 50 markets by next year.

Be part of the solution: what are pubs doing in the fight to tackle food waste?

Pubs guilty of wasting 41p per meal in food waste

By Robert Mann

According to research carried out by Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP), food waste represents a cost to the pub sector alone of £357m each year – equivalent to £8,000 for the average pub.

Charity coup: Only A Pavement Away has partnered with two FinTech companies to help people find work in the sector

FinTech companies sign deal with sector charity

By Emily Hawkins

Only A Pavement Away (OAPA) – a charity set up to connect homeless individuals with hospitality employers – has partnered with two banking technology companies.

Magnificent metamorphosis: how to convert a shell of a building into one of the best in your area

Hints and tips for pub transformation projects

By Stuart Stone

The Morning Advertiser spoke to four of the finalists in the Best Turnaround Pub category at the 2018 John Smith’s Great British Pub Awards for hints and tips on transforming a shell of a building into an award-worthy pub

Internet sources: the Green Dragon celebrates helping customers use the Internet and digital services with Pub is the Hub

Pubs are helping customers use the Internet

By Emily Hawkins

Pubs are opening their doors to punters who need help getting online and providing digital support, as local libraries face closures. The Morning Advertiser spoke to one licensee about how to set up a technology hub.

Be realistic: Brewhouse & Kitchen's Kris Gumbrell says university students are saddled with high debts and little genuine job prospects

B&K work offer to politicians over 'unskilled' jibe

By Stuart Stone

Brewhouse & Kitchen (B&K) chief executive Kris Gumbrell discussed hospitality's status as 'the accidental career' after former Apprentice contestant Frances Bishop told the BBC that working behind a bar taught her more than university.

Joining forces: (l-r) Gillian Hough, Nick Boley, Ian Packham, Jackie Parker, Ian Garner, Ash Corbett-Collins and Lynn Atack from CAMRA's national executive

CAMRA launches plan to save pubs

By Nikkie Sutton

Hundreds of Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) members went to Westminster last week (30 October) to give a message to MPs about the serious threats facing pubs.

Branding: JD Wetherspoon said it does not think of itself as a ‘brand’ after it was crowned a UK winner at the 2018 World Branding Awards (image: Stephen J Mason, Wikimedia)

JD Wetherspoon says it is 'not a brand'

By Emily Hawkins

Pub giant JD Wetherspoon said it does not think of itself as a ‘brand’, following its success at the 2018 World Branding Awards.