Following initial talks over the acquisition of the Deltic Group, a statement on 10 October revealed that Revolution Bars Group had walked away from a potential deal.
This year’s John Smith’s Great British Pub of the Year licensee Heath Ball appeared on BBC’s The One Show last night (10 October), discussing the trials and tribulations of review site TripAdvisor.
Wine and spirit sales in UK pubs account for more than one third (36%) of the value of alcohol sold, worth almost £6bn to pubs, according to the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA).
Pub operator and brewer Marston’s has reached an agreement to acquire 15 former Mitchells & Butlers pubs from property investment company Aprirose in a trading update for the year ending 29 September.
Loneliness has been described as a looming public health concern. But pubs are helping fight this creeping epidemic by bringing people together with food, drink and inclusive events
Only A Pavement Away (OAPA) will act as a conduit between hospitality employers and homeless individuals, following its official launch on World Homeless Day (Wednesday 10 October 2018).
UKHospitality and a coalition of leading hospitality businesses have written to Chancellor Philip Hammond to call for targeted support in the Autumn Budget on 29 October.
Backed by UKHospitality (UKH), 150 hospitality businesses will meet more than 60 MPs at Westminster on 9 October to champion the sector’s contribution to the high street.
Back by popular demand for a third year, the Chefs’ Choice Awards are returning to set the ingredients kitchen that staff treasure apart from the rest.
Fears over food shortages following a ‘no deal’ Brexit could be warranted, with warnings of a potential disaster, according to a group of major suppliers.
Research from MCA Insight reveals that sales growth in managed, branded and franchised pubs outstrips that of branded restaurants by 0.2%, for the first time in five years.
At this particularly challenging time for anyone in business, we seem to be finding a variety of mixed experiences across the pub industry which can make it difficult for those pubs seeking investment, says Pub is the Hub's John Longden
Long gone are the days of punters with cash-stuffed pockets. The jingle of change is becoming a distant echo of the past and even the humble chip and pin is under attack as more consumers use contactless and smart payment methods. But what does a cashless...
A new study by the Local Government Information Unit and the Portman Group has revealed that 92% of councils believe that the night-time economy can prevent the decline of high street retail.
If plans to increase wine duty in line with inflation (by 3.4%) go ahead in November’s Budget, prices of sparkling could soar by 9p and still variants by 7p, according to a leading industry body.
Suffolk-based brewer and distiller Adnams has recently launched a booze-free version of its Ghost Ship beer in a bid to meet the rapidly growing demand for low and no-alcohol drinks.
Overall inflation in the foodservice sector dropped in August 2018, due to a fall in meat and poultry prices when compared to the same period in 2017, according to new figures.
Home Office-backed accreditation scheme Best Bar None (BBN) has extended its reach across England and Wales with the launch of its new Central Scheme (BBNCS).
Brewpub group Brewhouse & Kitchen is hosting the nation’s first Veteran Brew Day on 5 October to produce commemorative beer, Veteran Brew, marking 100 years since the end of World War One.
Big data is becoming more accessible because EPoS companies are able to help pubs measure and analyse customers’ experience at their venues. Experts reveal the latest digital trends and what to expect
Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has named the Silas Pullen Fund as its first charity of the year, as part of the relaunch of the Sheps Giving arm of the business.
An extra pound can be added to the price of a portion of chips with Farm Frites new Shake Your Fries concept, the foodservice potato supplier has announced.
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin said increasing pay and abolishing employees' benefits and shares would not be helpful to staff, as employees from two pubs take strike action today (Thursday 4 October).
