What lies ahead for Yates's Wine Lodges?
10-Aug-1998
Yates's Wine Lodges was voted top Pub Retail Brand at The Publican Awards 1998. We report on what lies ahead for the successful company.With a...
UDV brands to get 'significant' cash spend
10-Aug-1998
New wine and spirits giant United Distillers and Vintners (UDV) has revealed it plans "significant" new investment to boost its brands and markets.It...
Big changes are on the way at Wizard Inns
15-Jun-1998
Wizard Inns has been making big changes to its portfolio recently. We speak to Chris Hutt, the man holding the wand.When Chris Hutt looked at some of...
Interpub rises up from a couple of crippling years
08-Jun-1998
After a disastrous couple of years that almost crippled the company, Interpub seems to have turned a corner. We report.With ambitious plans to roll...
The Head of Steam - the station buffet of the future?
18-May-1998
According to Tony Brookes' masterplan, waiting for a train will never be the same. Phil Mellows went trainspotting with the founder of Head of Steam....
Flotation for Mill House Inns? Chairman Bob Williams tells all...
06-Apr-1998
Mill House Inns is reaching an important phase in its development. We meet chairman Bob Williams.Flotation is on the minds of executives at Mill...
Change of sales strategy for Charles Wells
16-Feb-1998
Bedford brewer Charles Wells has been feeling the squeeze as a result of the influx of cheap imports. Lorna Harrison discovers how the company is...
Avebury promises non-themed pubs
09-Feb-1998
Avebury Taverns, which recently more than doubled in size, has promised there will be no theming or branding in its 431 pubs.The independent operator...
Pubmaster's John Sands talks acquisitions
02-Feb-1998
In his first full interview for more than a year, Pubmaster managing director John Sands explains what has been going on. "This is the first time...
Ushers to seek buy-back option
02-Feb-1998
Ushers is seeking permission to buy back up to 15 per cent of its own shares.The announcement comes after a disappointing set of annual profits...
Millenium timebomb" threat to trade contracts
01-Dec-1997
Leading industry suppliers will lose important contracts unless they can prove they have systems in place now to deal with the threat posed by the...
Mill House Inns continues to prosper
01-Dec-1997
Mill House Inns has enjoyed a meteoric rise since being formed two and a half years ago. We talk to chairman Bob Williams.Blue Streak, the first...
'Win, win situation' for Enterprise Inns?
24-Nov-1997
Enterprise Inns is in a 'win, win situation', says chief executive Ted Tuppen. Lorna Harrison reports.When Enterprise Inns acquired two managed house...
British brewers hope to extend sales at US beer festival
24-Nov-1997
British brewers Fuller's and Adnams have moved to extend their sales to the American export market by taking part in a ground-breaking festival.The...
Quiet yet excellent year for Whitbread
17-Nov-1997
Whitbread has had a quiet year, but last week unveiled excellent results.Apart from some recent fuss over Whitbread Pub Partnerships, Whitbread has...
The Pub Estate Company has something to shout about...
27-Oct-1997
The Pub Estate Company has been keeping a low profile — until now. Lorna Harrison reports.One could be easily forgiven for not knowing anything...
Bass may use Burton to meet extra demand
06-Oct-1997
Bass may look at increasing production of Caffrey's and leading ale brands through the acquisition of Carlsberg-Tetley's (C-T) Burton brewery.Last...
Fuller's looks to the future with a new, thoroughly modern chain
22-Sep-1997
Fuller's is working on Project Green. Retail director Simon Emeny explains allFuller, Smith & Turner, the London brewer famous for traditional...
Ruddles faces axe next year following takeover by Morland
22-Sep-1997
The Ruddles brewery in Rutland is likely to be closed some time next year following its takeover by Oxfordshire brewer Morland.Morland bought Ruddles...
Exciting times for Mansfield Brewery with clutch of new concepts
04-Aug-1997
Lorna Harrison looks at Mansfield Brewery's plans for a £20m spend on its branded retail division.An exciting phase is beginning for Mansfield...
C-T stays silent over rumours of closures
04-Aug-1997
Carlsberg-Tetley (C-T) has refused to comment on speculation that it is to close its Alloa and Wrexham breweries.The breweries — thought to be the...
Ridleys keeps Essex appeal as it strengthens its divisions
21-Jul-1997
Ridleys Brewery is strengthening its retailing and brewing divisions. Lorna Harrison visits the picturesque site to determine its plans.Nobody would...
Jennings Brothers adapts to modern times
23-Jun-1997
At first glance it would seem easy for a regional brewer like Jennings Brothers to just rest on its laurels.In business since 1828, the company began...
Vaux chairman may retire within a year
02-Jun-1997
Sir Paul Nicholson looks set to retire from his role as chairman of North East brewer Vaux within 12 months. It is strongly rumoured that the...
Century Inns - a solid but 'rather unexciting' pubco?
26-May-1997
Since its flotation in 1995, Century Inns has profited from careful acquisition. Lorna Harrison reports. Century Inns openly admits that City...
Controversial report defended by analysts
19-May-1997
City analysts are sticking to their controversial view that major regional brewers should stop making beer and concentrate on pubs. A report by...
Caring attitude leads to successful business for Mayfair Taverns
05-May-1997
Mayfair Taverns believes a caring attitude results in a successful business. Lorna Harrison finds out how it follows this theory...
Scotch whisky exports reach record levels thanks to US and Far East markets
14-Apr-1997
Exports of Scotch whisky reached record levels in 1996, boosted by the American and Far Eastern markets.Figures just released show the total value of...
Revolution for Morland Breweries?
07-Apr-1997
Morland says it may buy more retail brands to meet the demands of the modern pub customer. We report. Being based in the quiet Oxfordshire town of...
Albion Pub Contracts grows market share despite shrinking market
24-Mar-1997
Albion Pub Contracts faces a challenge as the recovery takes hold. We report. Albion Pub Contracts is growing its share of a rapidly shrinking...
Guinness fights ban on black stout by Koreans
18-Mar-1997
Guinness is to fight a ban on its black stout in South Korea which could hit sales all over the Far East.South Korean customs officials have banned...
Does Ushers have pulling power?
03-Mar-1997
Why should anyone buy shares in Ushers? We take a look. Ushers has issued its Pathfinder Prospectus in preparation for tomorrow's Stock Exchange...
Targeting areas with bright ideas - W&DB diversifies
17-Feb-1997
In an attempt to win back customers, the industry has witnessed a boom in concept pubs. Lorna Harrison reports on how one brewer has learnt to...
