Managed groups score World Cup sales win
Managed pub groups saw a modest boost from early World Cup matches in June, while other parts of the hospitality sector struggled to achieve growth.
Archives for July 22, 2026
THE LOW & NO PROJECT
Operators put low & no at the heart of drinks strategy
Industry leaders have stressed low & no is now a core part of the customer experience, rather than a fallback option for non-drinkers.
Tim Martin: Rates cut a ‘move in right direction’
Leading operators have welcomed Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s 20% business rates cut for pubs, but urged the Government to go further on VAT and wider reform.
Rooney Anand and Richard Lewis to depart RedCat
Rooney Anand and Richard Lewis are to leave RedCat Hospitality after the group completed its transformation into a focused pubs with rooms operator.
Shepherd Neame names new MD
Shepherd Neame has announced a series of senior leadership changes as it reported strong pub trading for the year to 27 June 2026.
Draught sales rise despite dip in pub numbers
Licensed premises reported strong draught sales despite declining outlet numbers as warmer weather and the World Cup boosted trade, new data has shown.
‘JDW profits likely to be below market expectations’
Pub group JD Wetherspoon (JDW) chairman Tim Martin warned the company’s profits are likely to be lower than market expectations in its latest pre-close trading update.
Licensee fined £4.5k for illegal Sky Sports screening
A Wrexham licensee has been ordered to pay more than £4,500 after being found guilty of illegally showing Sky Sports.