Archives for September 6, 2011

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SBPA backs pubs on Challenge 25

By Michelle Perrett

The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has launched a new Challenge 25 initiative to ensure pubs comply with new proof-of-age regulations, which come into force next month.

Premium pubs: a fine balance

By Mark Stretton

The rise and fall of a west London pub is indicative of the perennial struggle of managed-house groups to win in the premium market, says Mark Stretton.

Be smart, make your Christmas plans now

By Michael Kheng

So here we are again, the start of September and we all know what that means — or do we? Time to start thinking of tidying the outside areas? Time to think about Halloween? No, it’s time to start planning for Christmas, if you have not already started.