Police chief accuses industry of being 'in denial' over pricing issue
The UK's leading police chief on licensing has accused a senior drinks industry figure of being "in denial" over the link between alcohol pricing and...
Archives for March 15, 2011
Industry shows support for responsibility deal
Trade groups have pledged their commitment to responsible retailing by signing up to the government's new Public Health Responsibility Deal. The...
Molson Coors commits to two thirds measure
Brewing giant Molson Coors has pledged to produce two-third pint glasses for all of its beer brands as part of the government's Public Health...
Thwaites appoints Bailey as new chief executive
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire-based brewer and pub operator, has appointed Richard Bailey as its new chief executive. Bailey's appointment comes...
Armed forces charity needs you!
Pubs across the country are being urged to do their bit to help serviceman suffering from military trauma. The charity PTSD (which stands for post...
Molson Coors commits to unit labeling on glassware
Carling and Grolsch brewer Molson Coors has pledged to include alcohol unit information on glassware and roll out two-third pint measures across all...
Brewers sign up to Responsibility Deal
Brewers that produce more than 90% of the beer sold in the UK have signed up to social responsibility pledges under the Government's "Responsibility Deal". That's according to the BBPA, as the long-awaited Responsibility Deal is made public.
Thwaites names Richard Bailey as its new chief executive
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire brewer, has revealed its third boss in four years. Richard Bailey, who has been leading the brewer's growth and...
Luminar sales down 18.6%
Luminar, the embattled nightclub group, has this morning reported same outlet sales down 18.6% for the year to 26 February 2011, driven by a...
Wetherspoon extends contract with Retail Eyes
Managed pub operator JD Wetherspoon has renewed its contract with customer service improvement firm Retail Eyes for a further two years. Retail Eyes...
Novus completes Balls Brothers acquisition
Restaurant and bar operator Novus Leisure has acquired Balls Brothers and Lewis & Clarke out of administration.