Events & Occasions

Stocking up for Christmas

24-Oct-2002

The festive season offers a great opportunity for pubs to attract new customersThis December around £2bn will be jingling through pub tills - and...

Stocking up for christmas: Bottled brands

24-Oct-2002

Christmas is seen as key in cementing consumer loyalties for bottled brandsFestive FABsWe could be heading for a FAB Christmas. Flavoured alcoholic...

Stocking up for xmas: Snacks

24-Oct-2002

The festive period is crunch time as the big snack players prepare to do battleSnack attackIt had to happen. Turkey and Paxo crisps! Walkers is...

The fright stuff

18-Oct-2002

It's time to go for the jugular and make the most of the Hallowe'en opportunities. Ben McFarland offers advice for getting into the spirit.It's not...

Christmas presence

16-Oct-2002

With summer barely over, pubs are already turning attention to planning their Christmas menus. Kerry Rogan offers some useful advice for the festive...

Mexican rave

10-Oct-2002

Corona Extra has surged ahead of Sol to become the UK's top imported Mexican beer. According to research by AC Nielsen, Corona Extra is now ranked...

Softly softly to bring in Christmas cash

10-Oct-2002

Pubs stand to make an extra £25m this Christmas if they embark on a three-pronged plan to encourage people to consume more soft drinks. Sue Garfitt,...

Fireworks night may be damp squib

10-Oct-2002

Firework parties this 5 November are at risk after insurance companies refused to provide cover. Bristol-based Torrible's said it could still cover...

Nightclub boss slams drink promotions

04-Sep-2002

A nightclub boss has launched a scathing attack on the pub industry, slamming drinks discounters for effectively promoting binge-drinking.Adam Page,...

Regional events see some pubs benefit from Bank Holiday

28-Aug-2002

Although the wet August Bank Holiday weather signified the end of a miserable summer for many licensees, a series of regional events brought good...

Promotion problem

25-Jul-2002

by Richard Williams, part of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonI read with interest a report on this site,...

What qualifies as a special occasion?

26-Jun-2002

by David Clifton, of thePublican.com's legal team of experts from London solicitors Joelson WilsonIt has been a busy few weeks for licensees across...

Pricing and promotions

24-Jun-2002

Promotions, especially for beer, can be a vital way to encourage new customers into your outlet.Understanding brand promotions and when to use them...