Brett opens 3rd pub in 12 months
A former Greene King regional manager is to open his third freehold pub in a year this week. Toby Brett, 31, worked for Wadworth's and Greene King...
Archives for June 23, 2011
Krombacher's UK strategy
Germany's number-one beer, Krombacher, is to ramp up its marketing activity in the UK as it looks to roll out its Pils brand. The brand is currently...
Government microbrewer exports drive
The Government is spearheading a fresh drive to encourage more export sales of beer from smaller British brewers. The Department for Environment,...
Facing up to lessee-tenant profitability
Who's the nearest person in our industry to Richard Branson? I sense that there would be only be two candidates, argues Phil Dixon.
A cut above the rest
He introduced the tailor-made steak to Britain, but it has been a rocky road to success for South African Ted Docherty, as Phil Mellows discovers.
Why not take Tetley's from macro to micro?
The future is bright for small, innovative brewers if they don't go the same way as Tetley's and "get too big", says Greg Mulholland.
BHA chief optimistic on talks to cut VAT
British Hospitality Association (BHA) chief executive Ufi Ibrahim has reported a "positive" meeting with the Treasury over reduced VAT.
BBPA bid to ease pub closure 'abuse'
The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is to meet authorities in Yorkshire in a bid to ease tensions between police and licensees over an alleged "abuse" of power relating to closure orders.
Weymouth pubs foresee loss of Olympic profits
Licensees in Weymouth look set to miss out on vital Olympics revenue next summer due to a new council policy on outside seating.
Chesterfield licensee demands meeting over 'pre-loading'
A Chesterfield licensee is demanding a meeting with local authorities as he has had enough of "pre-loading".
Fair Pint founder faces eviction from pub
A founding member of Fair Pint is facing eviction from his pub over a £125,000 bill for unpaid legal expenses and backdated rent. Mark Dodds,...