Baileys leads Diageo growth as Smirnoff sales fall
Diageo has reported a 2% rise in net sales in Britain in the year to 30 June.
Archives for August 3, 2014
Front of house teams celebrated on National Waiters Day
Licensees are being encouraged to get their front of house teams involved in National Waiters Day.
Former Heineken man launches a 'better for you beer'
A former Heineken executive is to launch a “better for you” beer, which is low in alcohol, calories and gluten and is made with natural acai and goji berries, yuzu fruit, botanicals and minerals.
Viable pubs need greater protection
Amidst stories of pubs being converted into supermarkets, housing, betting shops and God knows what else; it’s nice on occasion to hear of a pub that seemingly manages to escape such an ignominious fate, says Robert Sayles.
Flexibility is the key to courting buyers, property agents claim
Landlords’ increasing flexibility with their asking rents and terms could help boost the attractiveness of pubs to potential buyers, according to property experts.
Kronenbourg 350th anniversary campaign to be rolled across pubs
Heineken has launched special edition packaging to celebrate the 350th anniversary of the original Kronenbourg brewery.
Sizzling Pubs offers football-themed loyalty card
Sizzling Pubs is offering football fans discounts for matches with its new Green Card promotion.
Former Drake & Morgan team open new London bar
A new London bar from two ex Drake & Morgan managers will pair dishes with cocktails on the menu.
Ukulele band open their own pub
A Sheffield band has decided to open a local pub after struggling to find a ‘decent pint’ after gigs.
Pay rises for Young's directors as bonus package doubles
Senior directors of Young’s, the London-based pub operator, saw substantial uplifts in their remuneration packages in 2013/2014 after total bonuses paid almost doubled from £506,323 to just over £1m.
Research shows consumers are cutting down on meat intake with 'flexitarian' diet
A new study from market analysts Datamonitor Consumer shows individuals are choosing to cut down on their meat intake with a flexitarian diet.
New allergen legislation comes into force in key trading time
New EU rules due to come into force in the middle of the Christmas rush will mean publicans facing unlimited fines for failing to warn customers about possible allergens in their food.