Marston’s reshapes regional operations team
Marston’s has appointed two new operations directors as part of a restructure that will see the pub group increase its regional divisions from three to five.
Archives for September 21, 2026
Wrexham AFC strikes deal for iconic pub
Admiral Taverns has sold a historic Welsh pub to Wrexham AFC, the football club it has been linked to for more than 160 years.
Heineken in talks to buy 300 Stonegate pubs, reports claim
Heineken’s pub arm is reportedly in talks to buy around 300 pubs from Stonegate Group in a deal that could be worth £300m.
Inn Collection Group grows estate to 30 sites as revenue tops £81m
The Inn Collection Group increased its estate to 30 sites and 1,350 rooms during 2025 as the pubs-with-rooms operator continued to invest in acquisitions, refurbishments and future expansion plans.
Profit squeeze continues despite pub turnover resilience
Pubs are facing an increasing gap between sales and profits as wage pressures hit operators, exclusive findings from The Morning Advertiser’s MA Pub Report 2026 reveal.
Spend per head hits highest level of 2026 as beer volumes drop
Average spend per head in pubs hit its highest level of the year in August, despite a year-on-year drop in draught volumes.
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year
From inspirational community locals and thriving sports pubs to a fire-ravaged village inn brought back to life, these six outstanding venues are competing for the Admiral Taverns Pub of the Year title.
GBPA 2026: Meet the finalists for Greene King Pub of the Year
The finalists fighting it out to be named Greene King Pub of the Year showcase the best in hospitality, community engagement, food, drink and innovative pub operations.
Hydes turnover rises to £41.2m but costs weigh on profit
Hydes Brewery has reported a small rise in turnover, but said higher costs continued to put pressure on profit.
Fever-Tree CEO Tim Warrillow announced as Drink Tank industry conference keynote speaker
Fever-Tree CEO Tim Warrillow has been unveiled as the keynote speaker at William Reed’s forthcoming Drink Tank event, taking place in London on 10 November.
Building a more resilient future for beer
Paid for by HEINEKEN UK
From barley fields to brewery operations, Heineken UK is investing in the systems and infrastructure supporting the future of beer. What could this mean for pubs?
‘We’re now one of the busiest pubs in town’ – the power of investing in your pub
In paid partnership with Stonegate Pub Company
From winning customers back to becoming one of the busiest pubs in town, three publicans share the investments behind their success. How did they do it – and what made the difference?