Rebuilding the Pub Sector

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.

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Hawkes founder steps down, Burnham beer staff fundraiser, Red Mist to ‘give back’ apprentice grants

29-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

The latest on-trade job news includes the departure of Hawkes founder Simon Wright, the launch of a fundraising scheme revolving around an Andy Burnham inspired beer, a cash windfall for Red Mist apprentices and a new hire for George Clooney's tequila...

Business investment in hospitality sector plummets by almost 70%

22-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

Business investment in the hospitality sector fell by 68.8% year-on-year in Q2 as coronavirus continued to stifle the economy, according to data from specialist tax relief consultancy Catax.

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LTC helpline volume more than doubles, 1 in 3 Brits know a jobless hospitality worker, live job advert drop

22-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

While Puttshack, Disaronno International UK, Chestnut and Wines of Great Britain have announced senior reshuffles, the Licensed Trade Charity (LTC) has reported increased demand for mental health support.

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More than half of Brits fear for jobs when furlough ends, 500k hospitality roles at risk

15-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

In the past seven days, pub operators Marston’s and Mitchells & Butlers have provided jobs updates, while a number of surveys and industry commentators have attempted to take the hospitality job market's temperature as the furlough scheme winds...

Analysis

What support has been available to pubs and bars across Europe?

14-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

How does the UK Government's support for the hospitality sector stack up against what's being offered on the continent?

Half a million hospitality jobs lost since January

12-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

A survey of more than 700 companies across the restaurant, pub, bar and fast-food sectors has found an estimated one in five workers have lost their jobs since January.

MA’s review of the week

Pub restrictions ‘cruel’ without explanation

09-Oct-2020 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Berkeley Inns’ boss Howard Thacker to discuss the big issues from the news this week.

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‘Inexcusable’ pub job losses afoot, Liberation Group rebrand, Incipio converts rugby star

08-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

While both Greene King and Eclectic Bars set out redundancy plans, Liberation Group unveiled a company-wide shake-up and Incipio Group announced a new signing.

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Post-18 education plans ‘must target hospitality’, Covid-19 ‘catalyst for gendered and ethnic change'

01-Oct-2020 By Stuart Stone

Industry leaders have called for the Government’s post-18 education and training pledge to support hospitality businesses while a new report has found that Covid-19 ‘might be the catalyst for more positive gendered and ethnic change’.

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Job protection update imminent, JDW and Whitbread redundancy plans, The Alchemist’s ‘Culture Shock’

24-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

As the Government prepares to address the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme's expiry, nationwide operators JD Wetherspoon (JDW) and Whitbread announced redundancy plans and the Portman Group announced the appointment of a new chair.

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EOTHO created an extra 821 years’ worth of work, Brighton Pier Group announces layoffs, sector jobs under threat

17-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

The latest hospitality jobs data has found that while the Government-backed Eat Out to Help Out scheme saw a 44% increase in scheduled hours in August, hundreds of thousands of the sector’s jobs remain at risk.

William Reed launches Hospitality Week

16-Sep-2020 By MA Editorial

As part of William Reed Business Media’s commitment to connect the industry we are delighted to host Hospitality Week, a new and exciting digital experience offering insight, inspiration and learning.

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New role for JW Lees boss, H&W strengthens board, Boxpark adds COO from former Fuller's brand

10-Sep-2020 By Stuart Stone

In addition to Thwaites and Deltic outlining redundancy programmes, record Greene King tenanted and leased applications and the protection of hundreds of jobs at embattled bar operators, a number of hospitality businesses have recently revealed new appointments....

Opinion

‘I fear rule breaking will increase without more financial aid’

27-Aug-2020 By Sacha Lord, night-time economy adviser to Greater Manchester

Here we are on the cliff edge of September already.

‘Generation congregate’ warned not to feel invincible

21-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

While new Portman Group data has found that 18 to 24-year olds are most likely to have returned to pubs since lockdown, a World Health Organisation (WHO) official has warned them not to feel ‘invincible’.

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Hundreds apply for pub jobs, Robinsons reshuffles board, A-level results 'shambles'

19-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Our latest jobs round-up includes a closer look at soaring job application figures from a number of nationwide pub operators, boardroom changes at Robinsons and the thoughts of Brewhouse & Kitchen boss Kris Gumbrell on the recent A-level results 'shambles'.

Diversity issues ‘must be tackled on a company-by-company basis’

18-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

The founder of Be Inclusive Hospitality, and its recently launched Elevate Mentorship scheme, believes there is no ‘single solution’ for sectors lacking diversity in leadership and that individual companies must step up.

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Greene King recruiting A-Level recipients, Be Inclusive Hospitality mentorship scheme, new FD at Hall & Woodhouse

13-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

This week, brewer and pub operator Greene King outlined plans to hire 150 new apprentices and Dorset-based Hall & Woodhouse recruited a former Deloitte partner, while Be Inclusive Hospitality unveiled a new mentorship scheme.

‘I’d never seen another black person running a pub until a couple of years ago’

11-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

In light of the Black Lives Matter movement, The Morning Advertiser (MA) asked how well the pub industry reflects the society it serves.

Pub reopenings outstrip restaurants

10-Aug-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs are leading the way in hospitality sector reopenings despite only two thirds of licensed premises resuming trade before the end of July.

Hospitality business confidence slides in just a week

07-Aug-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Pub and other hospitality operators have said confidence in the future of their businesses is not as strong compared with a week ago, according to the results of the latest Hospitality Leaders poll by Lumina.

Only A Pavement Away shares success of lockdown fundraising push

06-Aug-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Hospitality charity Only A Pavement Away has distributed more than £500,000 in donations to those in need, helping to feed the homeless in London.

Jobs round-up

Pernod Ricard adds senior quartet, former Ei boss joins Bedlam, how to claim CJRS bonus

05-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

Pernod Ricard adds four to its marketing team as part of a digital shakeup, Bedlam Brewery appoints new chairman and pub refurbs create 70 new jobs.

Post-lockdown behaviour: from ‘ABVarious’ drinking to mistaking sanitiser for a condiment

05-Aug-2020 By Stuart Stone

From mask wearers at the same table chatting by text to a hunger for independent venues, The Morning Advertiser sifts through new insight to see what behaviour operators have picked up on since lockdown.

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Starting out on the road to recovery

31-Jul-2020 By Martyn Cozens, UK on-trade sales director, Molson Coors Beverage Company

After what feels like a very long three months, our pubs and bars up and down the country have thrown open their doors and welcomed back people who have been dreaming about that long-overdue fresh pint of draught beer or cider.

Coca-Cola pledges to support pubs in its 'Open Like Never Before' push

30-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Coca-Cola Great Britain has launched a new campaign, Open Like Never Before, which focuses on the social changes that have occurred during the coronavirus pandemic, encouraging people to find opportunity in the ‘new normal’.

Jobs round-up

Two thirds fewer shifts being worked post-lockdown, pub receives almost 500 job applications

30-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

Despite reports of 484 applicants competing for two jobs at a south London pub, the number of shifts being worked across the UK's hospitality sector remains at less than a third of pre-pandemic numbers.

£30bn lost revenue in second quarter

28-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Pubs, restaurants and bars experienced a sales drop of 87% in the second quarter of 2020, which equates to almost £30bn in lost revenue.

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How has lockdown changed pub menus and how are publicans going to start to grow their food business again?

14-Jul-2020 By MA Editorial

The Morning Advertiser talks to Simon King, sales director at Booker and Makro to understand what trends the wholesaler has been seeing during lockdown and how this will help operators moving forward.

Government must 'act decisively' with financial support

06-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

More than 100 hospitality industry leaders have written to the Prime Minister backing a support and investment package to rejuvenate the pub and restaurant sectors in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Super Saturday

Pubs report smooth and safe reopenings

06-Jul-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Licensees from across the country have reported successful reopenings over last weekend (Saturday 4 July) with takings on par with 2019.

Government reveals £1.57bn for arts venues

06-Jul-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The Government has announced it will provide a £1.57bn support package for arts venues and cultural spaces.

What do pubs need to know before reopening?

03-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

There’s been a seemingly endless stream of information thrown at pubs, bars and restaurants ahead of the resumption of trade on 4 July. Here’s a checklist of some of the key reopening news and guidance.

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Which fruit cider trends are ripe for the picking post-lockdown?

03-Jul-2020 By Stuart Stone

As pubs prepare for a summer start to life after lockdown, MA asks what aspects of a carefully harvested fruit cider offer can give operators another bite at the cherry.

Forecasting the right time to reopen a pub

03-Jul-2020 By Dave Gosling, partner and UK hospitality and leisure sector specialist, Menzies LLP

While pubs, restaurants and cafés are permitted to reopen from 4 July, some may be forced to stay closed rather than resume trading straight away for financial reasons.

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Advice: what beer and how much should you stock for reopening?

29-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Fish and chips, cake and custard, gin and tonic - one would not be the same without the other and the same is certainly said for beer and pubs.

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How to serve the perfect pint of Guinness

25-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Being the granddaddy of beer, Guinness is held to a high standard by consumers across the UK who will expect their first draught pint of the world-famous stout to be perfect on their return to the pub. But what exactly does that entail?

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How to sell spirits post-lockdown

24-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

What will customers want when the pub trade reopens is the million-pound question operators across the UK are likely to be asking as they prepare their sites for the first influx of socially distanced punters. And following a steady uptick in sales over...

$100m on-trade global recovery fund launched by Diageo

24-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Spirits and beer giant Diageo has announced the launch of a global recovery fund for the on-trade which will see $100m (£79m) of financial support made available to the hospitality sector.

Gov Reopening Guidance

How to manage risk when reopening your pub

24-Jun-2020 By Nicholas Robinson

Government guidance for pubs reopening from 4 July clearly states that businesses must carry out detailed risk assessments before putting coronavirus prevention control measures in place and opening to staff and the public.

St Austell Brewery starts brewing draught

17-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Brewer and operator St Austell has restarted beer production in preparation for the possible reopening of pubs on 4 July.

BBPA demands reopening date urgently

15-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has reiterated its demands for the Government to provide pubs with a definitive date on when they will be allowed to reopen, after it missed the deadline set by the trade organisation.

Uncertainty on reopening 'biggest challenge' for brewers

15-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Breweries have called for more certainty on the reopening of pubs, saying they have been left in the dark and are unsure of when to start brewing.

CPL launches course for reopening skills

15-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Hospitality training provider CPL Learning has launched a new programme to help team members get ready to return to work in pubs.

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Crunching the numbers: could bagged snacks help socially distanced pubs bite back?

15-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

As pub operators prepare for the return of their parched public amid social distancing and heightened hygiene regimes post-lockdown – we ask if crisps, snacks and nuts could be their bag?

Fee waiver for waste beer disposal

15-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

Water companies will waive fees for permitted disposal of waste beer to public sewers, after concerns about publicans experiencing difficulties in this process.

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Glass half full: how has Covid-19 changed consumer attitudes to soft drinks?

15-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

With customers and operators looking to get back on the wagon in post-lockdown pubs, there’s growing thirst for a soft sell.

‘We’re good to go but it’s a matter of when’

12-Jun-2020 By Emily Hawkins

The operator of a real ale pub has said she fears pubs like hers will struggle to stay afloat in the months to come.

Greene King announces ‘Pub Safe’ pledges for reopening

12-Jun-2020 By Nikkie Thatcher

Pubco and brewer Greene King has revealed its plans of operating, ahead of pubs reopening, which features a set of five ‘promises’ to staff and customers.