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Sales growth of 8.5% for Oakman Inns

12-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Oakman Inns has reported a like-for-like sales growth of 8.5%, with the pubco’s performance exceeding its forecasts for the year to date.

Arc Inspiration to launch first Newcastle site

11-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Bar operator Arc Inspirations has invested £1.5m to open its first site in the north-east.

Revolution Bars breaks off Deltic acquisition talks

11-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Following initial talks over the acquisition of the Deltic Group, a statement on 10 October revealed that Revolution Bars Group had walked away from a potential deal.

Bierkeller parent company placed into administration

10-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The bar company behind the popular Bierkeller venues has been placed into administration, though its sites will continue to trade as normal.

In pictures: Pitcher & Piano set for steel city launch

09-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Pitcher & Piano will open its 18th UK site in Sheffield on 19 October.

Shepherd Neame acquires Ebbsfleet Garden City site

08-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has acquired a new site at a major strategic development bordering Greater London and Kent.

Red Oak Taverns receives £42m bank loan

08-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

OakNorth bank has handed Red Oak Taverns a multimillion-pound boost to help it expand across the country and refinance its existing debt.

Brewhouse & Kitchen to produce First World War centenary beer

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Brewpub group Brewhouse & Kitchen is hosting the nation’s first Veteran Brew Day on 5 October to produce commemorative beer, Veteran Brew, marking 100 years since the end of World War One.

Shepherd Neame announces first charity of the year

04-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has named the Silas Pullen Fund as its first charity of the year, as part of the relaunch of the Sheps Giving arm of the business.

Revolution Bars Group suffers £3.6m loss

02-Oct-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Revolution Bars has blamed periods of extreme weather and England’s unexpected football success for a £3.6m loss in its full-year results.

New World Trading Company launches customer loyalty app

01-Oct-2018 By Stuart Stone

Restaurant and bar group The New World Trading Company (NWTC) has launched customer loyalty app ‘My New World’ as part of its ongoing nationwide expansion.

Shepherd Neame profits rise to £11.8m

26-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

Kent-based brewer and operator Shepherd Neame has revealed rising profits and turnover for the 53 weeks ended 30 June 2018.

Big interview: Jonathan Neame, Shepherd Neame chief executive

25-Sep-2018 By Stuart Stone

The close ties Shepherd Neame maintains to its home county of Kent provide both the storied history around which the brand has been built as well as unique challenges and opportunities. Jonathan Neame talks through almost 30 years at Britain’s oldest...