Operators

Enterprise disposals to raise pub quality

05-Feb-2001

Enterprise Inns has begun marketing 176 pubs stretching from Newcastle to Devon as part of its drive to improve the quality of its estate.The...

Quarter of public never goes to pub

29-Jan-2001

More people are drinking in pubs and bars, but there is still a lot of work to be done if the trade is to make the most of the available...

Belfast operators latest to be fined by Sky for not having agreement

29-Jan-2001

Two Belfast pub operators have become the latest to be fined for screening Sky matches without a commercial viewing agreement.Solicitors acting for...

Shepherd Neame guns for laughs with Spitfire ads

11-Dec-2000

Britain's oldest brewer Shepherd Neame is set to raise eyebrows as well as smiles, after it launched the latest phase of its Spitfire Premium Ale...

Guinness embarks on massive on-line investment

06-Dec-2000

Guinness GB has embarked on a massive £1million on-line investment as part of the brand's wide-ranging marketing campaign aimed at tapping into...

Lovely bubbly

04-Dec-2000

Left with a glut of post-millennium champagne, producers are taking their product to a new audienceLest we forget, the season to be jolly is fast...

Threat of fines for serving underage drinkers prompts call to educate public

04-Dec-2000

Pub staff who serve alcohol to underage drinkers can be fined up to £1,000 under new laws.Industry watchdog The Portman Group is now calling for...

Morgan's Spiced Gold launched in Scotland

27-Nov-2000

Morgan's Spiced is looking to capitalise on its strength in Scotland with the introduction of a new premium packaged spirit into the Edinburgh drinks...

It's crunch time for snacks

27-Nov-2000

There is a snack out there suitable for everyone - it's just a matter of spotting it behind the barI fear that confidence in this great country of...

Profits rise enables Burtonwood to make "substantial acquisitions

27-Nov-2000

Pub operator Burtonwood Brewery is in a position to make "substantial acquisitions" after revealing another rise in profits.Chairman Graeme...

Pubs miss out on millions by not catering for disabled

27-Nov-2000

Pubs are missing out on millions of pounds worth of trade by failing to cater for disabled customers. Speaking at The Publican Conference, Phil...

Size is everything for Jacob's Creek

20-Nov-2000

It seems that small is beautiful in the world of wine. Jacob's Creek is the latest wine brand to expand its on-trade portfolio with the introduction...

Return of the Judderman

20-Nov-2000

The Judderman is returning to terrify TV viewers nationwide as part of a new Metz Christmas advertising campaign.The sinister-looking puppets, last...

We're going soft

06-Nov-2000

Marketing chiefs say a little creative thinking can go a long way in boosting soft drinks salesSoft drinks are big business. They are a major area of...