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Rent review
The rent review process came under scrutiny from senior decision makers of the licensed property trade at last week's Henry Stewart Leisure and Licensed Property Conference, where many operators suggested the current system was failing.
As I prepare to leave this parish and my role as Managing Editor on the Morning Advertiser (MA), it’s an opportune moment to reflect on my time and offer a view as to the state of the sector (for what it’s worth).
Business rates
Licensees have expressed fears that expected hikes in business rates next year are set to force them out of business.
future trends: spirits
Younger customers require ‘constant experimentation’ with drinks offers to prevent them getting bored and moving on, a leading drinks expert has claimed.
Morning Advertiser
The latest issue of The Morning Advertiser is jam packed with exciting features covering everything from The Great British Pub Debate to the most recent MA500 meeting in Leeds.
Interview
When British Institute of Innkeeping chairman Anthony Pender called in the help of Mike Clist, the wheels were set in motion to refocus the membership body’s offer and reach new heights. Mike Berry finds out more.
FUTURE TRENDS: SPIRITS
Gin is, literally and figuratively, on everybody’s lips. The past five years have seen an unprecedented rise in distilleries and brands, giving the spirit a much-needed revitalisation.
Beer
Caledonian’s recently-launched black lager Dark Light is the latest example of the 150-year-old Scottish brewery’s innovative new craft beers but what’s next for Wee George, the pilot brewery that produced the liquid?