Drinks trends to watch out for
Fruit-led serves, global flavours and nostalgia are three of the drinks trends operators should look out for later in the year, new research has found.
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FEATURE: How to make wine shine in pubs
Pubs have been attacked from every angle these past few years but one product sold in them has really taken a beating.
UK has highest property tax of any major economy
The UK ranks first across the globe for property taxes as a share of gross domestic product (GDP), second for total property tax revenues and among the highest for property taxes, analysis has found.
Marston’s activist investor attacks ‘lazy’ bosses as shares slump
An American activist investor has urged the bosses of pub group Marston’s to sell off sites and use the proceeds to pay down debt and reward shareholders.
Wet-led pubs outperform as consumers seek value and community
Wet-led pubs are outperforming the wider market as consumers seek more affordable social occasions, stronger community connections and venues with a clear identity.