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Number of wet-led leased pubs drops by a quarter

19-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

Britain’s number of drink-led leased pub sites fell by 25% in the five years to June 2019 to just under 13,000 – according to new research.

Bibendum boss: 'No such thing as inexpensive wine anymore'

19-Aug-2019 By Ed Bedington

The wine sector is failing to bring younger drinkers on board which could lead to a "slow motion car crash" for the category, according to Bibendum’s Michael Saunders.

South-west pub group gears up to expand portfolio

14-Aug-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An emerging south-west based pub group has revealed plans to grow its portfolio, following two new acquisitions.

Consolidation could be the future of the pub trade

08-Aug-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

The pub trade is likely to see more consolidation with pub companies and breweries buying smaller businesses, Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) chief executive Tom Stainer told The Morning Advertiser.

Stonegate renovates Newcastle Yates into city’s second Slug & Lettuce

01-Aug-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Stonegate has confirmed its commitment to the Yates wine bar brand despite closing one to convert it into Newcastle city centre’s second Slug & Lettuce.

BrewDog offers ‘franchise’ opportunities

31-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Craft beer brewer and pub operator is attempting to ramp up the number of its sites by offering franchise opportunities to businesses already in the market.

Barons Pub Company eyes up to 15 sites

31-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Growing pubco Barons Pub Company has boosted its estate to 10 venues following a double acquisition having recently secured a £2.8m loan from HSBC.

Plans to turn Yarm lingerie shop into micropub

30-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

A former retail site on Yarm High Street, Stockton-on-Tees, could be turned into a pub, a rare occurrence in the trade, which has seen vast declines over the years.

Exclusive

Stonegate could ‘possibly improve’ drinks range across Ei Group

30-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Stonegate’s intention to buy Ei Group for £1.27bn could make the latter business stronger than ever under the leadership of boss Simon Longbottom, one industry spectator has ventured.

Fuller’s plans to build on managed pub estate

29-Jul-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Former brewer Fuller’s will focus on building its pub estate over the next 12 months having pulled out of brewing following the sale to Asahi this year.

235 pubs ‘vanished’ in first half of 2019

22-Jul-2019 By Nikkie Thatcher

More than 200 pubs have closed their doors for the final time during the first six months of this year, according to new research.

LITTLE INTERVIEW

‘I want to redefine pub culture’ says south London operator

09-Jul-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Brimming with energy from the success of his first site, a south London pub operator has said he wants to open pubs that cater to every layer of the diverse communities they serve.

Managed pubs will drive sector growth in 2019

03-Jul-2019 By Emily Hawkins

The UK pub market will reach a value of £23bn this year, up 1.9% from 2018, according to a prediction from foodservice and hospitality research agency MCA Insight.

How do family businesses survive and thrive in the modern drinks industry?

28-Jun-2019 By Rob Brown

It’s not all about the huge multinational companies when it comes to brewing and pubs – family-run businesses are the base of this great trade and they are more than capable of taking on the big guns

Bierschenke ploughs £800k into second beerhall venue

24-Jun-2019 By Stuart Stone

Bavarian beerhall concept Bierschenke has announced it will open its second site in London following an £800,000 investment.