Licensees recognised in The Independent on Sunday's Happy List 2013
Three publicans have been recognised in the Independent on Sunday Happy List 2013.
Archives for April 28, 2013
Finalists unveiled for BII and Poppleston Allen Jeremy Allen Award
A licensee, bar manager and a customer service head have been shortlisted for the coveted BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) and Poppleston Allen Jeremy Allen Award.
Luke Johnson: Operators 'restricting themselves' by only seeking freeholds
The value of freeholds in the sector can be an “illusion” and operators are restricting themselves if they avoid leaseholds, according to serial industry investor Luke Johnson.
Greene King reports managed like-for-like sales rise
Greene King, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 2.2% rise in like-for-like sales across its managed estate for the 51 weeks to 21 April 2013 and said it expected to meet market expectations for the full year.
Pub beer sales drop again in first quarter of year
Beer sales in UK pubs fell 5.5% in Q1 against the same period last year, the equivalent of 49.8m fewer pints sold across the three months.
Legal guide: How summary reviews work
Serious crime and/or serious disorder associated with a premises is the catalyst for a summary (expedited) review. This type of review only applies where the premises licence authorises the sale of alcohol.
Greg Mulholland MP named as CAMRA parliamentary campaigner of the year
Greg Mulholland, MP for Leeds North West and Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group, named as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) parliamentary campaigner of the year.
New look for Fuller's bottled ales
Fuller’s has unveiled a new design for its Premium Bottled Ales portfolio, including London Pride.
When is a pub not a pub?
Man walks into a bar and asks: “Is this a pub or a restaurant?” An interesting incident emerged this week that brought to light the fine line between a pub-class use and a restaurant-class use when the emphasis of the former is on food.
Arsenal and England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to star in BT Sport adverts
Arsenal and England winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to star in TV adverts for BT Sport this summer.
BBPA judicial review over Cambridge City Council pubs protection policy turned down
The British Beer and Pub Association’s (BBPA’s) application for a judicial review over Cambridge City Council’s interim pub protection policy has been turned down.
Communities Secretary Eric Pickles voices support for CAMRA
The secretary of state of Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) Eric Pickles has voiced his support for the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), saying that he recognises the importance of pubs.
Harvester 'digital wallet' scheme attracts new customers
A new ‘digital wallet’ for Mitchells & Butlers’ (M&B) Harvester brand has helped to “close the digital loop” and provide more information about what each customer is worth to the business in monetary terms.
How to... Handle noise at work
Noise at work comes in many different forms, but in the case of pubs, it is usually from live or recorded music in your venue. Excessive noise can damage hearing and in some cases lead to deafness, it can also be a safety hazard by interfering with...
Cumulative Impact Policies: More a Malteser than a Mars bar
If somebody offers you a Mars bar the choice is quite simple — you either take it or you don’t. If, however, you are offered a Mars bar, a Twix and a Double Decker then the decision becomes more subtle — you may quite possibly forget that you don’t have...
Statutory code: BII clarifies 'misinterpreted data' in consultation paper
The BII (British Institute of Innkeeping) has moved to clarify what it calls "misinterpreted data" in the Government's consultation document on a statutory code for the relationship between pub companies and their tenants.