RedCat: ‘We remain committed to reinvestment and growth’
90-strong pub group RedCat remains committed to growth and reinvestment despite rising operational costs and inflation, with an £8m capex programme continuing across its estate.
Archives for October 16, 2025
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Alcohol consumption drops as demand for soft drinks rises
Healthy alternatives, soft drinks, lifestyle changes and cost pressures are all influencing how consumers engage with the on-trade as alcohol consumption levels nosedives.
Amber Taverns to open 17 new pubs next year as sales rise 3.5%
Amber Taverns has reported a 3.5% uptick in like-for-like sales and shared plans to open 17 new sites in the next 12-months, demonstrating its “resilience”.
Whitbread: New integrated offering offsets F&B sales dip
Whitbread has reported a 4% decline in its F&B sales in H1 FY26, in line with expectations as the company removes its lower-returning branded restaurants.
OPINION: Why your voice matters in shaping arbitration under the pubs code
Running a pub is demanding and often unpredictable. For tied tenants, the pubs code provides important rights and transparency from their pub company.
THE CASK PROJECT
Your burning questions from The Cask Webinar answered
Last month, The Cask Webinar was launched and looked at aspects of the cask industry within the pub, with experts in the fields giving take on the sector.