The ups and downs of alcohol stats
Phil Mellows considers the release of yet another set of stats on alcohol abuse and hospital admissions last week.
Archives for June 1, 2011
10 ideas for...female pub attractions
Sheila McWattie looks at ideas to give women what they want from your menu — from ladies nights to ale education.
The art of re-invention key to staying ahead
There comes a time, no matter how successful you've been, when your offer needs refreshing, says The PMA Team.
Moorhouse's: bright future in the pipeline
Moorhouse's almost closed in the mid-80s but a new brewery is helping it to thrive, writes Roger Protz.
Scots trade group in smoke-ban fight
A Scottish trade group is fighting to re-introduce smoking in pubs, five years after the ban came in. The Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA)...
Orchid toasts first 'pizza pub' launch
Managed pub operator Orchid has converted its first pub to its new "pizza pub" concept — the George in Harpenden, Hertfordshire.
BII's call to tied tenants over machine income
The BII has urged tied tenants to be aware of how pubcos are treating machine income in regard to rental negotiations.
Pubs warned over AWP VAT rebates
Licensees need to set aside their VAT rebates on amusement with prizes (AWP) machines, warns expert. A European Court of Justice case, scheduled for 30 June, could set a precedent allowing HMRC to appeal the refunds.
Trade: 'be tougher on supermarkets'
Trade leaders and licensees have urged the Government to take more robust action over the failure of supermarkets to curb promos.
Molson Coors beer set to woo women
A new range of beers aimed at women will hit shelves this autumn in the first launch from the BitterSweet Partnership, the female-focused arm of...