Smirnoff named top drinks brand again
Smirnoff has retained its position as the world's leading alcohol drink brand, says a survey of drinks brands by Intangible Business.
Archives for May 9, 2010
Orchid revamps Living Room brand
The Living Room bar and restaurant brand has launched a plan to broaden its customer appeal and build market share in the food and drink market.
It's boom time for CAMRA
The annual meeting on the Isle of Man celebrated the organisation's high-profile stature, says Roger Protz.
Robert Sayles: The Rent Review - has your rent come down yet?
My rent is up for review shortly and, like many of you, I'm waiting to see how the pubco views things going forward. Are they still seeking to...
Carlsberg launches all-star World Cup ad
A host of English sporting legends star in Carlsberg's new World Cup TV ad including Sir Trevor Brooking and World Cup winner Jack Charlton.
Free tap water — at a price
Peter Coulson discusses details of the new requirement to provide free tap water to customers.
Pub fined £13k for illegal Sky use
Licensees of an Oxfordshire pub have been fined more than £13,000 after showing Sky football using a domestic card. Vincent Mark and Gary Smith of...
Licensees fined £13k for breach of Sky contract
A pair of licensees have been ordered to pay £13,000 for screening Sky without a commercial contract. Vincent Mark and Gary Smith, of the Plough...
Barford pub holds talent contest
A licensee has been running their own Britain's Got Talent contest to help drive trade. Val Kearsey, owner of freehold the Granville in Barford,...
Hamish Champ: A blue victory and deservedly so
So, the long campaign finally came to an end. Many experts had predicted the blue hordes would win, while some were convinced those bedecked in red...
Bank loan deal could herald management change at Enterprise Inns
Simon Townsend, Enterprise Inns' chief operating officer, is being tipped to succeed Ted Tuppen, the pubco's chief executive, within the next 18...
Carlsberg gets legends to inspire World Cup effort
A host of English sporting legends are helping lager giant Carlsberg deliver what it claims is 'probably the best team talk in the world'. The...
A new chief executive at Enterprise Inns?
Ted Tuppen is poised to announce a £1 billion debt refinancing for Enterprise Inns in a move that could trigger a boardroom succession plan,...
Nick Clegg among MPs backing CAMRA's wish list
CAMRA has revealed that more than a fifth of newly elected MPs are signed up its charter to help pubs - including Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg....