Operators

76 Star Pubs & Bars sites sold to NewRiver

06-Dec-2018 By James Wallin, MCA

NewRiver has confirmed to The Morning Advertiser's sister title MCA that it has acquired 76 sites from Star Pubs & Bars, taking its Hawthorn Leisure pub arm to over 700.

Pubco creates Christmas recipes for people living with cancer

04-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Brewer and pubco Greene King has devised 10 Christmas recipes for people living with cancer, in a partnership with charity Macmillan.

Frontier Pubs opens eighth site

03-Dec-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pub group Frontier Pubs has opened its eighth site, following the partnership between Ei Managed Investments and operator Pioneer Hospitality.

Marston's unveils electric car chargers

30-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Designated drivers with electric cars will soon be able to charge their vehicles at Marston’s pubs.

'Brexit boredom' pushes Greene King sales, suggests CEO

29-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Pubco Greene King has seen an increase in sales over the past six months, a boost its chief executive attributed in part to heavy media coverage of Brexit.

Prosecco prawn cocktails to pigs-in-blanket pizza on JDW Xmas menu

29-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

As we all get older, Christmas becomes less about the presents and more about the copious amounts of food and drink we all consume.

Pub is ready for Christmas with 95 trees and 21,000 lights

28-Nov-2018 By Robert Mann

A UK pub dubbed “Britain’s most festive” has unveiled its most extravagant Christmas display to date.

The Big Interview

Pub boss: As a sector ‘we need to change our image’

26-Nov-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Pub has become a bit of a dirty word over the years. Not from within our sector, of course, but it has been loaded with negative connotations by outsiders who have been quick to cast their aspersions on the trade.

Profit boost for Mitchells & Butlers

26-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Mitchells & Butlers has reported an increase in its pre-tax profits while its adjusted operating profits dropped slightly, in its yearly financial results.

Wetherspoon eyes expansion of Irish pub portfolio

26-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

JD Wetherspoon says it is considering more new sites in Ireland to add to its pub portfolio after the success of its existing pubs.

ETM Group turnover increases by 34.7%

26-Nov-2018 By Stuart Stone

The ETM Group’s results for the year ending 29 February 2018 revealed an “incredible year” according to chief executive Ed Martin.

Fuller's investment into estate eats into half-year profits

23-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Fuller’s said an investment in its estate will ensure it is best placed for the Christmas period despite its half-year profits dipping as a result.

Trade reacts to new Brexit declaration

22-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Trade leaders have been responding to the announcement that the political declaration on the future relationship of the UK and EU has been agreed.

BrewDog opens bar at Edinburgh airport

22-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

Scottish craft brewer and pub operator BrewDog has opened new bars in Edinburgh Airport and Perth city-centre.

CAMRA urges Ei Group not to sell pubs to developers

22-Nov-2018 By Emily Hawkins

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) has urged Ei Group to sell its pubs to other operators after news the pubco is set to sell its commercial property branch.