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Where are energy prices heading as we move toward winter?

Where are energy prices heading as we move toward winter?

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An overview of current energy market pressures and future price trends as we head toward winter and the benefits of using a trusted partner to procure energy.

The 9-Darter: Foster’s 9 steps to pub success

The 9-Darter: Foster’s 9 steps to pub success

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Foster’s has created the Nine Steps to Pub Success, playing off the perfect 9-darter score, to support operators in leveraging the upcoming World Darts Championship this December.

Supercharge your summer with Old Mout Cider

Supercharge your summer with Old Mout Cider

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The Premium Flavoured Cider category owes its continued success to a few different factors, such as ongoing consumer trends like premiumisation, where customers are willing to spend more for a higher-quality product.

The White Lion: Spooky cellars and perfect pints

The White Lion: Spooky cellars and perfect pints

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This isn’t just any pub story. It’s a tale of revival, community, and the benefits of embracing innovation in a centuries-old venue – and it’s the latest episode of “Three Landlords Walk into a Bar,” brought to you by Heineken SmartDispense®.

Crisp encounters: KP Snacks raises the bar to help pubs succeed

Crisp encounters: KP Snacks raises the bar to help pubs succeed

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KP Snacks’ premium snack brand Tyrrells reveals brand new consumer research that shows pubs remain in high demand and at the heart of social culture in the UK, with half of people favouring their local pub over other venues and 51% of people going to the...

Positioning pubs for growth: Tapping into the accommodation market

Positioning pubs for growth: Tapping into the accommodation market

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Research for our Pub Accommodation Review 2025 – produced in partnership with CGA by NIQ, Stay in a Pub, and VisitEngland – shows that two thirds of operators say their accommodation revenue is higher (43%) or the same (24%) as a year ago, and 56% expect...

Show the FIFA Club World Cup in your pub this summer

Show the FIFA Club World Cup in your pub this summer

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TNT Sports have announced that they have reached agreement with DAZN to make every game of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ available to TNT Sports Pubs and Clubs customers this summer for no extra cost.

Quench your thirst with beers from the European Union

Quench your thirst with beers from the European Union

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Landlords, publicans, and bar managers looking for fresh inspiration to captivate adventurous drinkers will find a wealth of opportunities at the European Union’s ‘More Than Only Food & Drink’ stand at this year’s Food & Drink Expo.

Operational Kryptonite: Pubs face internal battles

Operational Kryptonite: Pubs face internal battles

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External pressures dominate the focus of most pub operators, but there are several undetected, internal struggles that are quietly sabotaging many operations from within.

Make more money from live sport

Make more money from live sport

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At FANZO (formerly MatchPint) we’ve heard variations of that quote from frustrated landlords, bar managers and on-trade marketers for over a decade now.

Upskill yourself with Mix with Britvic’s cutting-edge training platform

Upskill yourself with Mix with Britvic’s cutting-edge training platform

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In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, staying ahead of trends and maintaining best-in-class service is key to long term success. Comprehensive training is essential to this to improve staff knowledge, from nailing the basics to recreating...

Dynamic Pricing: Profit driver or customer killer?

Dynamic Pricing: Profit driver or customer killer?

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On Wednesday, the federal government of Australia announced plans to ban dynamic ticket pricing as part of new measures it says will “stop businesses ripping off Australians.” Last month, The Guardian confirmed a spokesperson for the European Commission...

How Diageo One can help grow your business

How Diageo One can help grow your business

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Diageo recently transformed its online platform ‘Diageo One’, with the aim of revolutionising its support for independent operators. To celebrate the transformation, Diageo hosted a business growth day, inviting a handful of operators to take part in a...

Over 40% more UEFA Champions League for TNT Sports pubs this season

Over 40% more UEFA Champions League for TNT Sports pubs this season

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European football returns to TNT Sports this September and this season is bigger and better than ever. Major changes to the formats of the three main competitions mean more matches and more that matter for pubs to screen throughout the season. In total...

Franklin & Sons launches brand new format across on trade

Franklin & Sons launches brand new format across on trade

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Leading independent soft drink and mixer brand, Franklin & Sons, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new 250ml recycled aluminium can format, initially launching in three of its best-selling flavours.

Isn’t it time you reconsidered a classic?

Isn’t it time you reconsidered a classic?

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If you Google sherry, pretty much every article starts with a tired line of an elderly English lady or vicar with a tipple of sherry. It’s a cliché that it is hard to retire.

There’s more than one way to pay the bar tab

There’s more than one way to pay the bar tab

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With more pubgoers shifting to card payments when eating and drinking out, we spoke with seasoned operator George Arkell of Arkell’s Brewery and Melinda Roylett of Lloyds Bank to find out the impact on businesses and how it can improve customer experience.

Soak up summertime sales with Cruzcampo®

Soak up summertime sales with Cruzcampo®

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Warm weather gives people a reason to visit pubs and bars, so take the opportunity to ensure your range is ready for the summer and up to date with the latest beer trends. With the taste for Mediterranean lagers growing and new launches driving...

Going green: Why embracing sustainability is critical for today’s pubs

Going green: Why embracing sustainability is critical for today’s pubs

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In Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, lies a gem of a pub that delivers an exceptional experience: The Unicorn Inn. Run by devoted licensee Tracey Bowen, her journey at The Unicorn Inn started as a customer before becoming a licensee – “It’s been a long-term love...

The importance of entrepreneurial spirit in running a pub

The importance of entrepreneurial spirit in running a pub

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On the North Norfolk coast in the seaside town of Sheringham lies The Two Lifeboats, a beachside pub popular with locals and visitors alike. Tim Joudrey has been a Star Pubs & Bars licensee at The Two Lifeboats for 11 years and, in his own words, has...

Drive sales by offering your customers elevated experiences this summer

Drive sales by offering your customers elevated experiences this summer

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Summer is one of the biggest opportunities for the soft drinks category, as people are on the lookout for light, refreshing options to quench their thirst during the warmer weather. Soft drinks sales surged by 60.3% year-on-year across licenced venues to...

Tap into the growing demand for cocktails to drive sales this summer

Tap into the growing demand for cocktails to drive sales this summer

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Consumers are on the lookout for quality drinks, particularly over the summer months and demand for cocktails is on the rise. This presents the perfect opportunity for pub and bar operators to drive sales through trade-up opportunities. Operators can...

Be Ready to Cocktail in 10 Seconds

Be Ready to Cocktail in 10 Seconds

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Simple, yet effective way to drive sales, innovation in Draught Cocktail technology is catering to the growing demand for high-quality cocktail serves with the convenience of speed.

How pubs can make the most of a summer of sport, celebration and freedom

How pubs can make the most of a summer of sport, celebration and freedom

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Over the past few weeks, publicans have started welcoming punters back to beer gardens, and customers have braved the cold, rain, and even snow to reunite with loved ones over a perfectly poured pint. With May 17th just around the corner, indoor...

Get ready to reopen with Rock and Roll Bingo

Get ready to reopen with Rock and Roll Bingo

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We get locked down, but we Get Up Again! Pubs can get the party started when they reopen in May by making the most of a free month of the popular Rock and Roll Bingo game, guaranteed to get customers’ toes tapping and the tills ringing.

KP Snacks helps the licensed trade to rebuild profitable snacks sales

KP Snacks helps the licensed trade to rebuild profitable snacks sales

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Britons were welcomed back to pubs and restaurants in July when the Government gave the licensed trade the green light to reopen. Since then the way in which pubs operate has changed significantly, with strict new directives in place to ensure the...

Two key trends to expect in the post-lockdown pub

Two key trends to expect in the post-lockdown pub

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Following the staggered reopening of pubs in England on Saturday 4th July, many of you will have opened your doors and started welcoming back your regulars. After many months of uncertainty, it’s no doubt been great to get back to doing what we all do...

How can ventilation be improved in pubs post-lockdown?

How can ventilation be improved in pubs post-lockdown?

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With the COVID-19 lockdown easing what steps can pubs take to ensure their ventilation is fit for purpose as they prepare to reopen their premises? Jenny Smith, Head of Marketing at Vent-Axia explains how ventilation plays a vital part in this...