Archives for November 14, 2025

THE MONTHLY ROUND: WHAT IS SHAPING TRADE

The Monthly Round: Pubs stay resilient as events and value boost footfall

Operators report mixed but resilient trading amid economic pressures and Budget uncertainty, with events, value and experiences driving footfall, The MA’s first Monthly Round snapshot has revealed.

Operators losing more than £2 per customer in spend

While nominal spend per head increased in October, the impact of inflation means operators are now losing £2.04 per visit in real terms, meaning average real spend was at £10.61, new research has found.

Gosnells targets expansion after taking over John the Unicorn

Honey-based drinks producer Gosnells has acquired John the Unicorn from the Portobello Pub Company, confirming plans to use the pub as a springboard for wider growth.

OPINION

OPINION: We need to talk about men’s mental health

During Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, which takes place every November, the licensed hospitality sector needs to ensure its supports men’s mental wellbeing.

Nicholls warns Budget could squeeze disposable income

Kate Nicholls has warned that the sector should prepare for further pressure on discretionary spending ahead of a Budget she described as the most unpredictable of her career.

The pub of 2035 - what have we learned?

This week, we’ve been focusing on what the pub of 2035 could look like.