Limited edition Jameson launched
A new limited edition bottle design of Jameson is set to launch at select on-trade venues and global duty free from next week. Speaking exclusively...
Archives for January 13, 2011
CAMRA criticises use of covenants
CAMRA has written to community pubs minister expressing concern that 11 pubcos haven't ruled out applying restrictive covenants to pub sales.
Price of a pub pint to rise 10p
Pubs could be forced to add 10p or more to the price of a pint this year as a combination of wholesale price rises, the VAT hike and duty increases...
Foodservice: prepare for EU egg legislation changes
Almost half of foodservice companies are unaware of major EU legislation in egg production, which could result in their products being banned.
Fresh fears coalition will fudge below-cost ban
Fears are increasing the government's much-touted below-cost ban on alcohol will have zero impact on cut-price supermarket deals. Government...
Slow thaw to big trade freeze
December's snowfall hit the pub trade hard, though some operators managed good sales growth, says The PMA Team.
Analyst fined £50K over Enterprise info
A senior analyst has been fined £50,000 for making "misleading and inaccurate disclosures" to the market about Enterprise Inns. The Financial...
Analyst fined £50k over Enterprise Inns message
The Financial Services Authority (FSA) has fined a City analyst £50,000 for making what it called "misleading and inaccurate disclosures to the...
Pubs caught in underage stings should be forced to offer extra training
Pubs caught selling to children should be forced to offer extra training to staff instead of facing a business-threatening £20,000 fine, a trade...
Licensees stand up to debt firms over late PPL fees
More disgruntled licensees have come forward over the issue of heavy-handed tactics being used to collect late payment of PPL fees. And two...
Every little counts: saving money in a pub
Michelle Perrett looks at ways pub caterers can help combat the impact of rising food costs. Food commodity prices have risen significantly again in...
Pubs steer clear of discounting drinks
Pubs are backing away from discounting drinks this month, citing rising overheads and the VAT increase. A snapshot survey from different regions by...
Fears over licensing reform
Pubs could be lumped with costly new conditions on their licences under a proposed one-word change to a definition in licensing law, trade experts...