Operators

Inn Collection Group taps into water bottle refill campaign

20-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

North-east-based operator the Inn Collection Group has partnered with award-winning environmental campaign Refill to slash the number of plastic bottles dumped in the world’s oceans.

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How to start a comedy night – the dos and don’ts

20-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Funny man Kevin Dewsbury believes there is no great science to putting on a comedy night, but advises operators to consider the basics if they want a success on their hands.

City Pub Group year-on-year sales up 35%

20-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

The City Pub Group has provided an update on trading for the 19 weeks to 12 May and its latest acquisitions ahead of its AGM.

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When is a micropub not a micropub?

20-May-2019 By Phil Mellows

Small pub operator BeerHeadZ offers something different to the norm. Phil Ayling and Martin Johnson explain the ethos behind their tiny chain.

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How to create an award-winning sports concept

17-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Arc Inspirations’ CEO Martin Wolstencroft lifts the lid on 2019 Publican Award-winning concept The Box in Leeds.

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Dan Davies outlines Rockpoint regeneration vision

16-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

After selling CPL Training last year, founder Dan Davies has launched a new venture called Rockpoint Leisure, which was founded to regenerate coastal towns.

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Employee ownership – good for pubs?

16-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Allowing employees to buy into and own the pub they work in can, according to one operator immersed in the movement, help turn around struggling or closing sites.

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3 operators on evolving a vegetarian offer

16-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

The trend towards reduced or no meat intake among consumers is set to continue and even grow, but getting the offer right can be tricky, explained three leading operators with a keen eye on the trend.

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No more ‘soulless venues’, says Manchester night czar

16-May-2019 By Stuart Stone

Manchester’s night czar Sacha Lord explains how Manchester’s pub and bar scene has evolved and where new opportunities lie in the city's night-time economy.

Pizza, Pots & Pints expands with three new sites

16-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

Brewer Charles Wells has launched its Pizza, Pots & Pints brand in the East Midlands with a trio of sites.

Marston’s stockpiles £6m of Estrella ahead of Brexit

16-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Pubco Marston’s has revealed it stockpiled around £6m of Spanish lager Estrella Damm amid concerns over a no-deal Brexit.

Marston’s to open 9 new pubs in next 12 months

15-May-2019 By Nikkie Sutton

Pubco Marston’s is looking to open nine new pub-restaurants and adding three new sites to its accommodation offer, its CEO Ralph Findlay told The Morning Advertiser.

Sharp’s Brewery appoints new head brewer

15-May-2019 By Robert Mann

Cornwall-based Sharp’s Brewery has announced it has a new head brewer at the helm.

Edinburgh pub honours engineers after £500k revamp

15-May-2019 By Emily Hawkins

An investment of £500,000 has transformed a Scottish pub into a tribute to the country’s famous engineers, with a feature water wheel and decor made from salvaged materials.

Ei Group’s managed sites prove prosperous

15-May-2019 By Nicholas Robinson

Pub giant Ei Group has delivered a 6% sales growth within its “largely wet-led” managed pub estate in the past six months.