ALMR unveils 15 new members
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has signed up 15 new members already during 2013 bringing its total number of operator members to 121.
Archives for January 28, 2013
Minimum pricing: pubs will lose out on one in four customers, says YouGov poll
Introducing a minimum price of 45p per unit will deter four in 10 customers from pubs, according to a new poll by YouGov.
Retailers and drink producers set to launch campaign against minimum pricing
Major retailers and drinks producers are reportedly set to launch a new campaign in opposition to the Government’s plans for minimum pricing.
Hand & Flowers in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, is UK's top gastropub
Two-Michelin-starred the Hand & Flowers has scooped the coveted top spot at the Budweiser Budvar Top 50 Gastropub Awards for the second year running.
Pub saves the (wedding) day
As if proof were ever needed that pubs are the savior of everything, two Bedfordshire licensees did the industry proud last weekend by providing a last-minute wedding reception venue to a stricken couple.
Legal checklist: Planning for alfresco drinking and dining
Fancy a bit of alfresco drinking and dining in January? Perhaps not, but if you are planning on putting some tables and chairs outside when the sun shines again, it’s actually not too early to start thinking about what permissions you may need to apply...
The Treasury is killing the pub trade golden goose
So beer consumption is down yet again, with the BBPA reporting that 138 million less pints were consumed in the last quarter of 2012 than the same period in 2011. Pub trade consultant Publican Sam considers the implications.
Orchid to roll out new 30-strong 'Do Drop Inns' brand in 2013
Managed pub company Orchid has created a new umbrella group of quality pubs called ‘Do Drop Inns’ which will replace its current Modern British pubs brand.
Campaign against alcohol unfairly and falsely denigrates beer
As overall alcohol consumption and binge drinking behaviour continue their long-term decline, the campaign against drink is getting increasingly creative in its attempt to convince us that Britain is drinking itself to death.
Government removes more red tape for planning applications
The Government has vowed to remove more red tape from the planning system, making it simpler for licensees to apply for planning permission.
Publicans express mixed views on High Speed 2 rail proposals
Pubs along the route of the new high speed railway line have expressed mixed opinions, with those in town centres looking forward to extra footfall.