Rebuilding the Pub Sector

Christmas is coming, or is it?

08-Nov-2021 By Ed Bedington

The entire trade has its fingers, and even toes, crossed that we’ll be given the opportunity to get a clear shot at a decent Christmas trade this year.

Club owner calls for support rather than contempt for late-night sector

03-Nov-2021 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The late-night sector, which is “still in recovery mode” from lockdown, is treated with “contempt” and a “lack of support” from Government and local councils, said the co-owner of the Soho-based Phoenix Arts Club.

Opinion

Pubs’ recovery under threat as supply chain issues escalate

28-Sep-2021 By Steve Alton, chief executive, British Institute of Innkeeping

Our sector relies upon an effective integrated supply chain linking raw materials, manufacturing and logistics to ensure our pubs can deliver a fantastic experience for their customers.

Bar staff made most short-term loan applications in lockdown

16-Sep-2021 By Gary Lloyd

Hospitality workers have made the most applications for payday loans throughout the pandemic, according to research by Little-Loans.com.

Industry rallies behind National Hospitality Day

16-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Some of Britain’s best-loved celebrity chefs, including Angela Hartnett, Tom Kerridge, Gary Usher, Paul Ainsworth and more, star in a new video calling on the nation to go out and support their favourite pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes and hotels on Saturday...

Oakman Group boss reports strong trading but accuses Government of being 'incredibly stubborn'

14-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Oakman Group has seen positive trading since the relaxation of restrictions with more new sites in the pipeline.

Consumer confidence and staycations boost sales at managed pub groups

13-Sep-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Mounting consumer confidence and staycations helped Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups to lift sales above pre-Covid-19 levels in August, the new edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker has revealed.

Staff shortages disrupting hospitality sector growth

20-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

The tourism and recreation sector, including the pub market, saw its growth rate ease, as the impact of staff shortages took hold.

Trading positive for managed pubs

17-Aug-2021 By Michelle Perrett

Britain’s managed pub, restaurant and bar groups lifted sales back close to pre-Covid-19 levels in July to continue hospitality’s recovery from the pandemic, the new edition of the Coffer CGA Business Tracker has revealed

Jobs round-up

1-in-3 hospitality leavers seek swift return, new SBPA vice president

22-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest jobs news from the pub sector includes updates from the Burnt Chef Project, Liberation Group and the Scottish Beer & Pub Association.

Jobs round-up

Job vacancies pass pre-pandemic levels, Inn Collection Group ‘people team’, BrewDog culture review latest

15-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest people news from the pub sector includes updates from Shepherd Neame, Inn Collection Group, BrewDog, the Portman Group and specialist licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen.

Jobs round-up

New hires at WSTA, Marston’s, Pernod Ricard and Mangrove UK

07-Jul-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Alongside a host of new on-trade appointments, the latest jobs round-up includes recruitment news from Greene King, UKHospitality and Navitas safety.

Jobs round-up

‘Complete mindset shift’ needed to solve recruitment issues, operators cautioned over EU employees right to work

24-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

In addition to people news from Livelyhood Pubs, Camden Town Brewery and Professional Security, a number of industry experts have offered insight into the sector’s recruitment challenges.

Jobs round-up

New hires for Lakeland, Fuller’s and Big Drop, Purity founder joins Culpepper board

17-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest update on people moves within the pub sector includes news from the Culpeper Family Hospitality Group, Lakeland Inns and Fuller’s.

Jobs round-up

New hires for Inn Collection Group and ETM, sector staff lack mental health support, furlough update

10-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

In addition to people news from The Inn Collection Group and ETM, there are updates on mental health training for hospitality staff and the Government’s furlough scheme.

Jobs round-up

More than half of sector’s ethnic minority staff have witnessed racism at work, reshuffles at M&B and Nightcap

03-Jun-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On top of senior changes at Mitchells & Butlers and Nightcap and the launch of a Jobcentre Plus initiative by UKHospitality, Be Inclusive Hospitality has attempted to shine a light on the state of ethnic diversity in the hospitality industry.

Jobs round-up

Operators lack staff to fully reopen, new Hawthorn chairman, Stonegate appoints property director

27-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest pub sector jobs round-up includes news of senior hires at Stonegate and Hawthorn, as well as new staffing data from workforce management specialist Bizimply.

JOBS ROUND-UP

Shepherd Neame seeks 300 new staff, £40k lost per-pub during pandemic

20-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On top of jobs news from Marston’s, Bacardi-Martini and the Mayor’s office in Goole, this week’s update includes news of 300 new roles at Shepherd Neame and the latest on the pandemic’s financial symptoms.

Jobs round-up

JDW hires general manager for Scotland, Stonegate forges ‘bar to boardroom’ pathway

06-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest news on people moves, jobs and training from across the pub sector includes updates from the sectors largest operators as well as bodies striving to tackle carbon emissions and homelessness.

Jobs round-up

City Pub Group increases Mosaic stake, Risk appoints Curious senior team

29-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The past week has seen Risk Capital Partners make senior hires at Curious Brewery, while City Pub Group has acquired more shares in the Galaxy, Pioneer and Sovereign City Pub Companies.

Jobs round-up

Inn Collection creates 200 new roles, BrewDog teams up with Forest Green Rovers

22-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

In addition to new figures from the Office for National Statistics and the Living Wage Foundation, the past week has yielded updates from BrewDog, Inn Collection Group and Access Group.

Jobs round-up

Hospitality wage inflation bubble ‘bursts’, more than 600 new food businesses, the end of tipping?

15-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

The latest update on people moves, jobs and training from across the pub sector includes news on hospitality wage inflation and attempts to safeguard workers against a downturn in tipping.

Jobs round-up

Papa John’s aims for pub market slice, Innis & Gunn marketing shake-up

08-Apr-2021 By Stuart Stone

In addition to news that takeaway pizza giant Papa John’s is planning a pub sector rollout, this week’s update includes news from Innis & Gunn and the Night-Time Industry Association.

Jobs round-up

Board changes at JW Lees, Former Liberation MD launches consultancy, bar staff vaccines

31-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

Two family members have stepped down from roles at north west-based brewer and pub operator JW Lees, while the former managing director of Channel Island-based Liberation Group, Christine Oxford, has launched an independent support service for businesses.

Jobs round-up

Interest in bar jobs jumps 98%, New SBPA president, Monzo co-founder joins Tipjar

25-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

This week’s update from the pub sector’s job market includes news from Beautiful Pub Collective, jobs board Indeed and the Scottish Beer and Pub Association.

Jobs round-up

M&B faces ‘investor backlash', Bristol hires first night czar, hospitality sector recruitment drive

18-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

Sky News has reported potential shareholder unrest at M&B while Carly Heath has been unveiled as Bristol’s first night-time economy adviser.

MA Survey

Tell us: how have the 12 months since Boris first closed pubs affected your business?

11-Mar-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

As we approach the anniversary of Prime Minister Boris Johnson calling last orders in pubs for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic’s early throes, The Morning Advertiser has launched a survey to reflect on the past year.

Jobs round-up

Marston’s CEO to step down, new City Pub Group director

11-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

This week’s round-up includes news that Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay is to leave his role after 20 years, City Pub Group has hired a former Walmart boss, and the founder of Seafood Pub Company is to lead a new Oakman division.

Jobs round-up

Operators face skills shortage, Government urged to reopen venues as remote workspaces

04-Mar-2021 By Stuart Stone

In addition to the latest news on furlough and the National Living Wage, this latest jobs round-up looks at a hospitality sector skills shortage and a new petition to allow remote workers to set up a ‘pub office’.

Jobs round-up

Diageo tops female leadership representation review, BrewDog achieves B Corp certification

25-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

BrewDog and Diageo have earned recognition in the past week for their respective approaches to sustainability and representation, while Star Pubs & Bars, Toggle and Airship have provided updates on how they're helping staff prepare for post-lockdown...

More than a third of hospitality firms plan recruitment drive

22-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Some 36% of hospitality employers intend to recruit new staff in the next three months, according to new research.

Jobs round-up

HMRC clears tronc alternative, hospitality investment bounces back, Brighton Pier Group insurance pay-outs

18-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

In addition to new hires by Whitbread and the Inn Collection Group, this week’s jobs round-up includes updates on tronc, insurance pay-outs and investment in the hospitality sector.

Jobs round-up

Hospitality trade union membership plummets, Inn Collection Group founder retires, Brains CEO steps down

11-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

Our latest jobs round-up includes news of peole moves at RedCat Pub Company, Inn Collection Group, Brains and Boxpark.

Jobs round-up

Furlough costs hospitality £542m per month, Christmas payment deadline extended, Stonegate director leaves

04-Feb-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest update on jobs and people moves from the pub sector includes the full cost of furlough, an extension to the Christmas Support Payment deadline and the departure of a Stonegate director.

Jobs round-up

New estate operations director at Timothy Taylor’s, Tim Martin sells further £50m in JDW shares

28-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest round-up of jobs and people news from the pub sector includes JDW boss Tim Martin further reducing his company stake and an industry stalwart retiring after 45 years in the trade.

Jobs round-up

JDW and Whitbread job cuts, new Diageo and Drake & Morgan hires

21-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The latest pub sector job and people move news includes updates from Greene King, JD Wetherspoon, Whitbread, Diageo and Drake & Morgan.

Public lacks faith in Gov's support for pubs

20-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

New research shows the majority of Brits have lost confidence in the Government to support the ailing pub sector, and more than half back the appointment of a hospitality minister.

Jobs round-up

Minister motion wins support, hospitality’s ethnicity pay gap revealed

14-Jan-2021 By Stuart Stone

The first jobs round-up of 2021 includes an update on the campaign for a dedicated hospitality minister, a new hire at Halewood, and the release of a data review examining the experiences of hospitality staff from different ethnic backgrounds.

Jobs round-up

Biggest pub job and company news in 2020

23-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

In the final jobs round-up of 2020 The Morning Advertiser (MA) reflects on 18 of the biggest people move, job, training and company updates from the past year.

How has 2020 changed people and pubs?

‘2021 is a major opportunity for a reset of our industry’

21-Dec-2020 By Piers Baker, the Sun Inn, Dedham and Church Street Tavern, Colchester, both Essex

In the second instalment in our series looking back on the last 12 months, Piers Baker explains that 2020 hasn't necessarily changed his pub but highlighted the importance of people to both it and the wider industry.

Jobs round-up

Hospitality job losses, BAME in Hospitality renamed, New Heineken MD, Minister for hospitality debate

17-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

In addition to the release of Office of National Statistics figures for hospitality job losses, there have been updates from Heineken UK, Only A Pavement Away, Laine Brew Co and Ten Locks in the past week.

Jobs round-up

More than half-a-million jobs lost, new late-night APPG, Christmas Support Payment update

10-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

In addition to Incipio Group and Whitbread announcing new hires, updates on the £1,000 Christmas Support Payment for wet-led pubs, hospitality job losses and a new Parliamentary group to support late-night sector were issued.

Jobs round-up

Tim Martin sells £5m JDW shares, £30m NHS contract for former publican, Star and Greene King cut rent

03-Dec-2020 By Stuart Stone

In addition to senior people moves at Budweiser Brewing Group, the Portman Group and Budweiser Budvar UK, there’s news from JDW, Greene King and Star Pubs & Bars.

Analysis

14 ways in which Covid-19 is changing the UK pub market

26-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

A new report from Lumina Intelligence has found that coronavirus has carved 14bn off the sector’s value – but what specific symptoms has the trade shown, and what could its recovery look like?

Jobs round-up

Diageo gender equality pledge, New Heineken CCO, Tennent’s to donate Black Friday profits

26-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

In addition to the release of Diageo's Society 2030: Spirit of Progress plan, the announcement of a new CCO at Heineken and the saving of 200 jobs at a Liverpool-based operator, a number of beer brands have outlined their support for the on-trade...

CGA: ‘We will pull through this crisis’

19-Nov-2020 By Georgia Cronin, MCA

The sector is living through its toughest period in eight years, but consumer data proves it will pull through, CGA chief executive Phil Tate has said.

Jobs round-up

Board changes at Camden Town and Greene King, ‘tsunami of job losses’ imminent?

19-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

While stakeholders in the late-night sector warn of a looming ‘tsunami of job losses’, Greene King, Camden Town Brewery, St Austell Brewery and Revolution Bars Group announced senior shake-ups.

UK economy rebounds from recession with record growth

12-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

Though not enough to reverse the damage caused by the ongoing pandemic, the UK's economy saw record growth of 15.5% from July to September according to latest figures.

Jobs round-up

Senior appointments at Wadworth, BrewDog, Upham and City Pub Group, unprecedented traffic to pub recruiter

11-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

Amid announcements of record redundancies, rebounding pub share prices and furlough extension, a number of pub companies have announced boardroom shake-ups.

Jobs round-up

New Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company boss, pubco lockdown rent updates

05-Nov-2020 By Stuart Stone

Following the joint venture's completion, Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company has appointed a new chief executive, while a number of pub companies have provided rent and job updates ahead of England's second lockdown.