Stonegate reports strongest first half trading in its history
Stonegate has reported its strongest first half trading performance in the group’s history, as its shift towards a more partnership led pub model continues to gather pace.
Archives for June 19, 2026
THE CASK PROJECT
Timothy Taylor sales rise as Landlord strengthens cask lead
Timothy Taylor & Co has reported turnover growth for the year ended 30 September 2025.
OPINION
OPINION: Give me the diary of a pubgoer over CEO Bartlett any day
As a publican of almost 20 years, it’s fair to say I’ve encountered a few joy-sucking challengers in my time, but none has given me quite the ick of Steven Bartlett.
VIDEO: What’s happening with cider in city pubs?
As the weather hots up, a sure-fire way to get people into pubs is through cider.
‘Burnham is more hospitality-friendly than most Labour MPs’
The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington caught up with Parogon Group managing director Richard Colclough to get his take on the week’s events.
Burnham win puts hospitality pledges in spotlight
Andy Burnham’s victory in the Makerfield by-election has put his hospitality pledges back in focus, as the newly elected MP appears set to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership.
LICENSING HUB: LEGAL WITH POPPLESTON ALLEN
Screen-free socialising sparks bingo boom for Gen-Z
As a Gen-Z professional in the corporate world, I spend much of my day staring at screens.
Lidl opens the doors to first pub
Supermarket giant Lidl has officially opened the doors to its first pub.
Latest World Cup figures show major pub sales boost
England’s opening World Cup win over Croatia delivered a midweek sales boost for pubs and bars, with new data showing increases in drinks sales and bar orders during key moments of the match.
St Austell reports pub sales growth despite tough trading
St Austell Brewery has reported turnover growth for 2025, while continuing to invest across its pubs, beers, people and systems.
2Forks: Operators should use menus to guide guest behaviour
Menu engineering can help pubs boost spend without undermining value, 2Forks co founder Annica Wainwright told delegates at MA Leaders in Glasgow.
High street pubs voluntarily shut during World Cup over police fears
A small number of pubs on Ascot High Street did not show England’s opening World Cup fixture against Croatia earlier this week (17 June).