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Bulleit hits target in Seagram range

18-Sep-2000

Seagram UK has launched a new bourbon and announced several changes to its spirit brand portfolio.Bulleit Bourbon, a 45 per cent ABV American brand...

Licensees reassured over travellers row

11-Sep-2000

Publicans should not be panicked into serving known troublemakers following the recent court ruling that "No Travellers" signs are illegal, police...

Green light for Amber

04-Sep-2000

Foster's is set to enter the premium draught lager market with the regional launch of Foster's Amber. Following a successful trial period in 50 pubs,...

Arc launches with a crystal clear aim

04-Sep-2000

Bass Brewers has announced the launch of an innovative premium draught lager and regional trialing of an additional four new brands.Arc, initially...

Brewers to expand despite declining ale sales

21-Aug-2000

Several brewers have announced expansion plans in the face of declining demand for real ale. The Mighty Oak Brewery in Essex has applied for planning...

Mill House sold in surprise £57m deal

08-Aug-2000

Award-winning pub group Mill House Inns has been sold to a new venture headed by two directors of Ambishus Pub Company.Philip Snook and Mike Mills...

Kingfisher halts McClusky's expansion after losses

07-Aug-2000

Bar operator Kingfisher Leisure has slashed costs and halted the roll-out of its McClusky's brand after suffering losses.It has raised £2.3m by...

Pubwatch backed by ScotCo

04-Aug-2000

Scottish Courage has become the latest company to sponsor National Pubwatch. Britain's biggest brewer has pledged £3,000 for National Pubwatch,...

Is it or isn't it? Merlin Inns' unique estate

15-Jun-2000

We look at the work of Merlin Inns — and how it gives managers the freedom to make every pub on its estate unique.For many people, walking into one...

Small brewers' access in peril

06-Jun-2000

Campaigners have stepped up their fight to help smaller brewers as the number of pubs offering guest beers is set to plummet.The £400million sale of...

Business as usual for Whitbread's portfolio

05-Jun-2000

Marketing activity for former Whitbread Beer Company brands will be continuing on a business as usual basis in the wake of the purchase by...

Springwood ready to make major acquisition

05-Jun-2000

Bar operator Springwood Leisure has hinted it is ready for a major acquisition as it expands into new markets.Chairman Adam Page has unveiled plans...

Brewer forging new estate

29-May-2000

A small East Sussex brewer has started building up its own pub estate alongside investment in production.The Forge Brewery opened its second outlet...