A no-no to promos
21-May-2003
There is a belief that irresponsible promotions are destroying the image of the drinks industry. Michelle Perrett asks what's being done about...
Industry slams drinks promotions
15-May-2003
The industry is taking a unique stance by cracking down on companies that run "irresponsible" drinks promotions.Trade leaders, pub companies and...
Rising to the occasions
25-Apr-2003
Pubs should take advantage of customer occasions, says Peter Segal of srcg, a consultancy specialising in retail strategy, category development and...
FAQ: Making the most of occasions
25-Apr-2003
Why do licensees need to focus on occasions?The days when the pub was the natural leisure choice are long gone. Whether it's coffee bars in the...
Key occasions have six appeal
25-Apr-2003
The following article is brought to you by Coors Brewers.Having the right range of products to cater for the key occasions is vitally important to...
More pubs than ever to support St George's Day
17-Apr-2003
More pubs than ever before are expected to celebrate St George's Day next Wednesday (April 23) after a high-profile campaign.The value of St George...
Dixon pledges support to 'The value of St George' campaign
11-Apr-2003
Industry expert Phil Dixon has lent his weight to "The value of St George" campaign.Mr Dixon, an avid campaigner for the rights of licensees, has...
Support grows for St Patrick's Day in battle of the Saints
24-Mar-2003
A petition to make St Patrick's Day a national bank holiday in the UK has the support of 15,000 people.Six Continents, which owns Irish brand...
St Patrick's Day is just around the corner. And that means b
27-Feb-2003
In a little over two weeks, one of the year's biggest partying days hits town St Patrick's Day. Not that long ago, 17 March used to be celebrated...
Pubs push for St George's holiday
20-Feb-2003
by Tony Halstead Scottish & Newcastle has backed the campaign launched by one of its licensees to make St George's Day a national holiday. The...
Industry warned to stop 'irresponsible' drinks promotions
31-Jan-2003
Campaigners have issued a stern warning to the drinks industry to stop promoting unlimited-drinks offers before the government intervenes.Pubs that...
Drink-driving arrests over Christmas a blow to trade
09-Jan-2003
The number of drink-drivers on the roads over the festive period remained the same as last year, striking a blow to both police and the trade who...
Surviving January and February
11-Dec-2002
Phil Mellows looks at how to make the most of your business through the post-Christmas and New Year lull.January and February is the toughest time of...
Christmas crackdown on tipping
02-Dec-2002
Pubs are facing a crackdown on counterfeit spirits over Christmas. Trading Standards Officers across the UK are focusing on the party season to catch...
Police warn barstaff of credit card fraud in run up to Christmas
08-Nov-2002
Organised criminals have stepped up their efforts to force pub staff to "clone" customers' credit cards in the run-up to Christmas.In the busiest...
Stocking up for Christmas
24-Oct-2002
The festive season offers a great opportunity for pubs to attract new customersThis December around £2bn will be jingling through pub tills - and...
Stocking up for christmas: Bottled brands
24-Oct-2002
Christmas is seen as key in cementing consumer loyalties for bottled brandsFestive FABsWe could be heading for a FAB Christmas. Flavoured alcoholic...
Stocking up for xmas: Snacks
24-Oct-2002
The festive period is crunch time as the big snack players prepare to do battleSnack attackIt had to happen. Turkey and Paxo crisps! Walkers is...
The fright stuff
18-Oct-2002
It's time to go for the jugular and make the most of the Hallowe'en opportunities. Ben McFarland offers advice for getting into the spirit.It's not...
Christmas presence
16-Oct-2002
With summer barely over, pubs are already turning attention to planning their Christmas menus. Kerry Rogan offers some useful advice for the festive...
Mexican rave
10-Oct-2002
Corona Extra has surged ahead of Sol to become the UK's top imported Mexican beer. According to research by AC Nielsen, Corona Extra is now ranked...
Nightclub boss slams drink promotions
04-Sep-2002
A nightclub boss has launched a scathing attack on the pub industry, slamming drinks discounters for effectively promoting binge-drinking.Adam Page,...
Regional events see some pubs benefit from Bank Holiday
28-Aug-2002
Although the wet August Bank Holiday weather signified the end of a miserable summer for many licensees, a series of regional events brought good...
Promotion problem
25-Jul-2002
by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonI read with interest a report on this site,...
What qualifies as a special occasion?
26-Jun-2002
by David Clifton, of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIt has been a busy few weeks for licensees across...
Pricing and promotions
24-Jun-2002
Promotions, especially for beer, can be a vital way to encourage new customers into your outlet.Understanding brand promotions and when to use them...
Brands for every occasion
29-Apr-2002
As consumers become more brand aware, making sure your bar stocks the right products is important.Having the right brand range for every occasion...
Campaigners' St George protest ignored by Livingstone
25-Apr-2002
Trade campaigners staged a protest in London this week calling for Mayor Ken Livingstone to change his mind and support St George's Day. The...
London mayor 'no' to calls for St George's Day celebrations
18-Apr-2002
London mayor Ken Livingstone has hit back at campaigners who claim he is unfairly supporting St Patrick's Day over celebrations of England's own St...
St George's Day extensions granted as campaign gains ground
05-Apr-2002
Pubs are winning the battle for extended hours to celebrate St George's Day with an unprecedented number of extensions approved already.Bedford...
Industry pays respects to Queen Mother
04-Apr-2002
Licensees and pub operators across the UK have paid tribute to the Queen Mother, who died last Saturday (March 30). Many have also recalled personal...
Trade calls for St George's Day celebration
28-Mar-2002
Trade campaigners have hit out at London Mayor Ken Livingston over his failure to support St George's Day celebrations.Mr Livingston spent a reported...
Maximising occasions
18-Mar-2002
By understanding drinking occasions you can more successfully meet the needs of your customers.Why do people choose one outlet over another? What...
Snacks for all occasions
18-Mar-2002
Bagged snacks are worth £150m in the licensed sector, excluding leisure, and are still growing.Snacking may account for a relatively small, but...
Getting the occasion right
18-Mar-2002
By tracking consumer consumption patterns, Coors Brewers has identified six major on-trade occasions.Why should the beer category, or indeed the...
Make the most of St Patrick's Day...
07-Mar-2002
The festivities of St Patrick's Day are imminent and it's potentially the most lucrative occasion of the year for pubs, enthuses Ben...
Bombardier fights for new anthem alongside St George's Day campaign
20-Feb-2002
Bombardier bitter is following last year's St George's Day campaign with a high-profile battle for a new national anthem.The beer, brewed by...
Christmas trading 'draws line under September 11'
17-Jan-2002
Pub companies and bar operators across the trade have reported strong sales over the Christmas and New Year period.The positive results have further...
Beating the new year lull
20-Dec-2001
With consumer confidence at a low, publicans are going to have towork extra hard in the traditional new year lull. Phil Mellows reportsWhile...
Trade urged to join drink-driving fight in run-up to Christmas
12-Dec-2001
Police to crack down on drink-drivers following a rise in deathsLicensees are being encouraged to help the fight against drink-driving in the run-up...
Experts predict a fruitful Christmas for the trade
11-Dec-2001
It is going to be a merry Christmas for the trade despite the events of the last few months, according to experts. A miserable start to the year with...
Boosting January trade
05-Dec-2001
New year resolutions and the long wait for pay day can turn January into a very slow month for the pub trade - but why not resolve to do something...
Driving home for Christmas
28-Nov-2001
Pubcos are linking up with the Portman Group's 'I'll be Des' campaign to promote the virtues of soft drinks over Christmas. By Ben McFarlandIn a move...
Interbrew report urges pubs to capitalise on Christmas trade
28-Nov-2001
Festive period the perfect time to make up lost trade, says reportLicensees should be looking to capitalise on Christmas trade by ensuring big brands...
Premium snacks are key to pub profits at Christmas
23-Oct-2001
In less than two months time, dads all over the country will be getting their nuts out in front of the Queen. The ritual of cracking a Brazil at...
Pernod Ricard brands in new assault on on-trade this Christmas
23-Oct-2001
Drinks company ready for 'busiest time of the year'Barstaff education, tastings - and drinking sparkling wine through a straw - are leading Pernod...
Stocking up for Christmas
23-Oct-2001
The Christmas countdown is under way and licensees should be preparingto make sure their pub has that festive spirit. Phil Mellows reportsAt the end...
Christmas parties
04-Oct-2001
With the evenings still warm enough for customers to sit outside the pub, it might seem a bit soon to start thinking about Christmas, but as with any...
Comments on the tragic events to hit America on 11 September 2001
03-Oct-2001
Reaction from the trade to the horrific terrorist attack on AmericaYou may be interested to publish the following account of our experiences in the...
Christmas menus
02-Oct-2001
Imagination and planning can make the difference between your festive season being a roaring success or a dismal failure. Fiona Pavely offers some...
