Arc Inspirations to open BOX Piccadilly next month
Arc Inspirations has released a first look at its new London venue, Box Piccadilly, set to open in October.
Archives for September 8, 2025
MA Leaders Norwich: a fine city for insight
Expert insights, local operator perspectives and industry updates will be just some of the topics covered at the next MA Leaders Club event.
The changing face of the Great British Pub
The Lock In podcast is back! Yes, fans of the podcast (all seven of you) will be delighted and this time we’ve got a great new guest host for our opening episode, Butcombe’s Jayson Perfect.
Drinks sales edge towards real-terms growth
Drinks sales in managed venues pulled close to real-terms growth in the first half of August, falling just 0.6 percentage points short of the current rate of inflation, new data has revealed.
Hospitality set to suffer as online firms ‘largely escape’ biz rates revamp
The hospitality sector is set to pay an additional £75m across 650 properties in a business rates revamp while online businesses “largely escape”.
FEATURE: Bring back the Boddies
Manchester has clearly contributed its share of cultural icons to the national psyche.
JDW takes on 15 pubs as part of new franchise agreement
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has signed a franchise agreement with family-owned business, the Papas Group, taking on 15 new sites.
The 9-Darter: Foster’s Nine Steps to Pub Success
Foster’s has created the Nine Steps to Pub Success, playing off the perfect 9-darter score, to support operators in leveraging the upcoming World Darts Championship this December
Can I introduce a BYOB concept at my pub?
Since COVID, we have seen a considerable growth in licensed venues diversifying their offering to entice customers through the door.
THE CASK PROJECT
Gen Z beer drinkers are key to the survival of cask
Gen Z (18 to 24-year-olds) beer drinkers hold the key to the survival of cask ale as this new generation learns to appreciate Britain’s national beer style, new research has revealed.
Breweries need to adapt and have optimism for the future
Adapting to the times is crucial for breweries, Hepworth Brewery chairman Andy Hepworth has told The Morning Advertiser.