Greene King

Rise: Greene King reported an increase in sales over the festive period

Record-breaking Christmas for Greene King

By Nikkie Sutton

Pub group heavyweight Greene King broke its Christmas Day trading record and saw like-for-like sales growth of 1.1% for the 40 weeks to 5 February.

December 2016 pub openings

Openings

December 2016 pub openings

By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at new openings and pub facelifts in the last month of 2016.

Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package

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Cerberus in talks to sell c£400m pub package

By Mark Wingett, MCA

US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is understood to be in advanced discussions to sell a portfolio of c170 pubs, which are currently let to Greene King, in deal valued at c£400m.

24 Greene King licensees ask for MRO quote

pubs code

MRO quote plea from 24 Greene King licensees

By Michelle Perrett

Greene King has revealed that 24 licensees requested a quote for the market rent-only option (MRO) in the first three months of the pubs code.

ALMR name 2016 Operations Managers Awards winners

Operations Managers Awards

Best operations managers in the country named

By Liam Coleman

The winners of the ALMR Operations Managers Awards 2016, the yearly search for the best and brightest regional managers in the pub sector, have been announced at a gala ceremony in London.

Ian Wright launches book in north London pub

Book launch

Ian Wright launches book in north London pub

By Liam Coleman

Rather than the traditional literary festival or large book store, retired footballer Ian Wright launched his autobiography, A Life In Football in north London pub, the Tollington Arms.

Wine guidance: Greene King initiative

Wine

Greene King helps licensees ‘take the mystery out of wine’

By Nicholas Robinson

Pubco Greene King has launched a free wine and spirits tool kit to help operators drive sales in the categories, which it claims can be challenging for licensees who feel they “lack the expertise” to put together a strong offer.

Pub openings August 2016

Openings

Pub openings August 2016

By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at pubs which have been refurbished and reopened in August.

Sneyd Arms apologises to breastfeeding mother

Breastfeeding

Pub apologises to breastfeeding mother

By Nikkie Sutton

A Greene King pub has issued an apology to a breastfeeding mother after a member of staff asked her to breastfeed her baby in the toilet

Greene King and HospitalityGEM join for mystery guest policy

Training

Greene King reveals new mystery guest policy

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Greene King has revealed a new partnership with HospitalityGEM for its Pub Partners estate that expands the mystery guest service for licensees.

Greene King names beer after Bobby Moore

Football

Greene King launches Bobby Moore beer

By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Greene King has launched a new beer to mark the 50th anniversary of England’s 1966 World Cup victory named after winning captain Bobby Moore.

Pub openings in July 2016

Pub openings

Pub openings July 2016

By Nikkie Sutton

The Morning Advertiser takes a look at pubs reopened and renovated in July 2016.

Greene King Leisure Tracker Olympics pub

Greene King Leisure Tracker

More than a third to watch Olympics in the pub

By Oli Gross

More than a third of people are planning to watch the Rio Olympics at the pub, this month’s Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker revealed.

Greene King issues Brexit warning despite growth

Greene King issues Brexit warning despite growth

By Oli Gross

Greene King has warned licensees that consumer confidence may be affected by Brexit, after reporting strong financial results in a ‘transformational year’ for the pubco.

Pub openings - June 2016

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Pub openings - June 2016

By Nikkie Sutton

The Publican's Morning Advertiser takes a look at pubs that were opened or refurbished in June 2016.

Drinking out spend up 5% since April

Greene King Leisure Tracker

Drinking out spend up 5% since April

By Oli Gross

Spending on drinking out showed further signs of stability in this month’s Greene King Leisure Tracker, with consumers spending an average of £1 (2%) more than last year, and £2 (5%) more than April..

David Cameron visits Greene King brewery

David Cameron visits Greene King brewery

By James Evison

Prime Minister, David Cameron, visited the Greene King brewery this week as part of a tour of the region - following his campaign to remain in the EU ahead of next week's referendum on the issue.

PMA licensee poll: Brexit or Bremain?

Brexit

PMA licensee poll: Brexit or Bremain?

By Mike Berry

In just over a week the electorate of the United Kingdom will make its biggest decision in modern political history - to stay in the EU or leave.

Greene King IPA becomes Greene Queen IPA

Greene King IPA becomes Greene Queen IPA

By Nikkie Sutton

Greene King IPA has temporarily changed its name to Greene Queen IPA in honour of the monarch’s 90th birthday for this weekend only.

Easy food solutions for Greene King tenants

Greene King introduces first foodservice arm for tenants

By Nicholas Robinson

Greene King is helping pubs that could benefit from a food offer by launching its first food supply service for tenants, after a review of the business showed many sites could make a bigger play of food.

Multi-site advice from Greene King

Operators

Multi-site advice from Greene King

By Mike Berry

A new training package aimed at licensees wanting to move into multi-site operations has been launched.

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News analysis

Is this the end of the Sunday roast?

By Nicholas Robinson

The decision by managed pub chain giant JD Wetherspoon to axe the Sunday roast has sent shock waves through the trade. Nicholas Robinson finds out if the reverberations will hit other pubs too