Archives for November 29, 2011

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Working out a plan to keep the punters happy

By Gerry Price

Giving customers what they want at a price they are willing to pay is crucial to any business, not least pubs. However, being the guv’nor means that you are going to spend a huge amount of your time doing the ‘giving’ so there needs to be some sort of...

BIS: Davey refutes "sell-out" accusations

Business minister Ed Davey has flatly refused accusations from pubco critics that he’s a “sell out” for his decision not to implement a statutory code of practice governing pub company/tenant relationships.

Robertson to leave BII

By Michelle Perrett

British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) chief executive Neil Robertson is to leave the organisation after three years to take up the role as director of training at apprenticeship providers, Babcock International.

Welham joins Spirit

Chris Welham, operations director at Greene King, will join Spirit Pub Company as managing director of its c.550-strong leased division next February

Revolution takes on head of food development

By Lesley Foottit

Inventive Leisure’s bar restaurant chain Revolution has appointed a new head of food development to help move the company forward with Food Revolution.

Royal appointment: A Michelin tour

By Jo Bruce

The Michelin-starred Royal Oak in Paley Street, Berkshire, played host to PubChef’s latest study tour. Jo Bruce reports on an event that focused on innovative lamb cuts, gourmet wraps and a Michelin-starred menu

Pernod Ricard and AA resume drink driving campaign

By Adam Pescod

Pernod Ricard UK and the Automobile Association (AA) have launched the third phase of their marketing campaign to encourage drivers to ‘accept responsibility’ when it comes to drinking and driving.