Videos

MA's review of the week

‘Pingdemic’ staff shortages pose question over which pubs to ‘sacrifice’

23-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington and Liberation Group’s Jayson Perfect reflect on a week’s worth of pub sector headlines following ‘Freedom Day’ on 19 July.

MA’s review of the week

Unlocked US states suggest spike as UK restrictions ease won’t be ‘exponential’

16-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington reflects on another week’s worth of headlines with hospitality investor and Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh.

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘I’d love to see the media brought into the Covid-19 public inquiry’

09-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rekom UK’s Peter Marks to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA's Review of the Week

‘Staying open is a challenge’

02-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

This week’s headlines highlight the ongoing staffing challenges faced by the sector alongside closures of venues due to self-isolation. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington also caught up with Alastair Scott, managing director of Catton Hospitality...

MA's review of the week

‘Retention of staff shouldn’t solely be about the pound, shilling and pence’

25-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The big headlines this week focused on supplier issues alongside retention of staff and wages. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington dissects the latest news with Banwell House boss Toby Brett.

'No great surprise' on 21 June decision

18-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Paul Wigham, CEO of All Our Bars to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week.

MA’s review of the week

Hospitality staff losses ‘a lot greater’ than figures suggest

11-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Bear Inns director, Woody Barlow, to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA's review of the week

Electric Star Pubs boss ‘not optimistic’ that the Government will intervene over sector rent debt

28-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Electric Star Pubs’ owner Rob Star to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Long-term Government view on industry needs will make ‘enormous difference’

21-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Fine & Country Inns’ chief executive Gary Hunt to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Big interview

Secrets behind the success of North Bar/North Brewing Co

14-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Off the back of North Bar/North Brewing Co’s recent win at the 2021 Publican Awards, The Morning Advertiser caught up (virtually of course) with head of retail Fiona Potts just before the company opened its latest venue for outdoor trading.

MA’s review of the week

‘Second wave’ of pub goers expected for indoor opening

14-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Beer and Coffee Co. director Matt Crowther to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

'Things people couldn't recreate at home key to keeping customers coming back'

13-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

To cap off Spirits Week, Diageo’s Rob Poulter explains how operators can stir up success at their pub or bar by diversifying their drinks offer.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Consumers still 'really engaged' in cocktail culture while bars were shut

12-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Diageo’s Hywel Evans pours over ways in which pub and bar operators can increase profitability with cocktails once Covid restrictions ease.

Brewhouse & Kitchen expand into accommodation

11-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

A leading national operator has taken its first steps into providing an accommodation offer with the launch of a new site.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Cocktails 'vital part' of on-trade sales mix

11-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On day two of Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, CGA’s Tom Quinn serves up some key stats about the spirit and cocktail categories and runs through the recipe for spirits success.