Yellowhammer Bars subsidiary ‘nears administration’
Another subsidiary of Yellowhammer Bars, the bar and nightclub operator, has given notice of its intention to appoint administrators, M&C Report has learnt.
Archives for January 29, 2013
The Big Interview: Stefan Bomhard, Bacardi
When Stefan Bomhard’s daughter presented him with the newly-published book Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba during the Christmas of 2008, he had no idea how much it would influence his career.
Roger Whiteside: foundations for the future
As I prepare to leave the stormy seas of the pub sector to return to the more familiar but no less perilous waters of high-street retailing, I have been asked to pen a few words reflecting on our achievements at Punch Taverns during my time, and the...
Claude Bosi opens second pub the Malt House in Fulham
Two-Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Claude Bosi opened his second pub with brother Cedric on Monday (28 January).
Fewer than one in five people support minimum pricing
Fewer than one in five (19%) of people support the introduction of minimum pricing of alcohol, according to new figures from the Wine & Spirit Trade Association (WSTA), which today launches its campaign against the proposal.
Bull’s Blood wine poised for a comeback
Red Retro Wines, a specialist on-trade wine importer, is set to bring back ’70s favourite Bull’s Blood.
Alcohol-related deaths rates lowest since 2002, say new ONS stats
Alcohol-related death rates are at their lowest since 2002, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) for 2011.
Employment: a thorny issue
You may have seen the news articles about a former lap dancer and her claim against Stringfellows for unfair dismissal. The matter began in April 2012 when an employment tribunal decided she could not bring the claim as she was not an employee.
Punch boss Roger Whiteside warns on increase in pub disposals
The outgoing chief executive of Punch Taverns, Roger Whiteside, has warned that pub disposals could increase if regulation forces pub-owning companies to offer more free-of-tie leases.