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Preventing underage sales over the festive period
The festive season is here, and as families head to their favourite pubs to celebrate, it’s a good time to review how your team is managing underage sales.
Archives for November 21, 2025
Operators warn of tipping point on pricing as sector looks to sharpen its beer offer
Operators from Bristol and the wider region shared a mixture of optimism and realism at a Morning Advertiser roundtable last week, exploring how pubs can sharpen their beer offer in a changing market.
Consumer confidence is biggest challenge says Butcombe CEO
A lack of confidence in consumers is the biggest challenge for hospitality currently, according to Butcombe Group CEO Jonathan Lawson.
OPINION
OPINION: Optimism for pub industry despite global temperature rise
Five years ago, I started really learning about what COP meetings were all about.
‘The old financial model for pubs doesn’t work anymore’
The MA’s Ed Bedington met up with Arc Inspirations boss Martin Wolstencroft to get his take on the week’s news.
JDW to open first overseas pub
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon (JDW) is set to open its first pub in continental Europe at the start of next year.