ANALYSIS: More than 16,000 pubs lost since 2000
The on-trade has lost 16,150 pubs since the start of the millennium, analysis of trade body data by The Morning Advertiser has found.
Archives for May 6, 2026
PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards 2026 opens
Not-for-profit organisation PubAid has launched its Community Pub Heroes Awards for 2026.
Demand for Guinness contributes to Diageo sales growth
Strong demand for Guinness in the UK and Ireland contributed to 8.8% growth in net sales in Europe for Diageo.
Early May Bank Holiday boosts pub sales as longer visits drive growth
This week’s Bank Holiday delivered a strong uplift for pubs, with longer dwell times and sustained footfall driving higher sales across the extended weekend.
THE CASK PROJECT
Premium cask proving ‘far more resilient’ than standard ale
Despite ongoing decline in the wider cask category, premium brands are proving “far more resilient”, Asahi UK marketing director Rob Hobart told The Morning Advertiser (The MA).
Sales rise at JDW as expansion into transport hubs gathers pace
JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has reported continued sales growth in its third quarter, as the pub group expands its estate and maintains momentum despite ongoing cost pressures.