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...
Is this the reshaping of the leased pub market?
24-May-2000
How will the emergence of Punch Taverns and Wellington Pub Company reshape the leased pub market? Everyone knew things would change in pub leasing...
Licensees told to cut drinks range
15-May-2000
Publicans must reduce the range of beers they sell if they are to survive in an increasingly competitive marketplace, a major brewer has...
Bass ends 'period of great change' for the business
14-May-2000
Bass has signalled an end to its drive to shake up its business which saw the disposal of more than a third of its pubs.But the company added it was...
Name change as Old English looks to dispel preconceptions
08-May-2000
The Old English Pub Company doesn't run pubs, says chief executive Barry Warwick. We discover why. Barry Warwick wants to set the record straight...
Brulines - Sales and Marketing Director - Stephen Mather
01-May-2000
Expanding hi-tech firm Brulines has appointed Stephen Mather to its board as sales and marketing director.He joined at the start of this year from...
Pub chain to offer free refills to combat "rip-off Britain
01-May-2000
Pub retail brand Hungry Horse last week announced a new campaign to address consumer concern over "rip-off Britain".The chain, owned by Suffolk...
Bass to cut size of its flagship chain
01-May-2000
Bass' decision to scale down its All Bar One pubs in London could prompt a change in tack for companies targeting the female market.The move was...
What's in a name? Campbell Distillers' identity crisis
30-Apr-2000
Campbell Distillers has been going through something of an identity crisis.On the one hand, it is proud of its heritage as a producer of...
