Portman Group new code extended to include promotions
17-Sep-2002
Promotions, sponsorship deals, websites and branded merchandise have all been added to The Portman Group's new code of practice, which was launched...
Screamers shot to go head to head with Sidekick
16-Sep-2002
Competition in the thriving packaged shot sector is set to intensify following the arrival of a new down-in-one concept from Coors Brewers.The...
What's your speciality?
13-Sep-2002
Ben McFarland tests some of the leading speciality spirit brands on the market and suggests that it might be time to dust off those...
All Bar One set for spring clean
12-Sep-2002
Hotel and pub group Six Continents will unveil a revamped look for All Bar One this spring.The cosmopolitan wine bar brand, one of the first to...
Decision to raise duty on FABs leads to sales slowdown
10-Sep-2002
The flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) sector has slowed down following Chancellor Gordon Brown's decision last April to raise duty by around 65 per...
London off-licences guilty of selling alcohol to under 18s
04-Sep-2002
Children as young as 13 are being sold alcohol from London off-licences and drinking it openly on the streets. An investigation by Camden council...
Nightclub boss slams drink promotions
04-Sep-2002
A nightclub boss has launched a scathing attack on the pub industry, slamming drinks discounters for effectively promoting binge-drinking.Adam Page,...
Wine offers huge potential
22-Jul-2002
Marketing wine in the right way will boost profits.Paying attention to how wine is marketed is not only fundamental to how a pub decides upon its...
The price isn't right
20-Jun-2002
The traditional pub happy hour is under threat as criticism increases over various price promotion strategies. Michelle Perrett investigates...
Police condemn Sunderland's cut-price drink war
19-Jun-2002
Police in Sunderland have condemned a cut-price drink war between bars in the area that includes offers of free drinks for customers who pay a £10...
EU to call time on pub happy hours?
18-Jun-2002
Pub happy hours could be banned if a new European directive calling for the end of price-led promotions on alcoholic drinks is passed by the European...
Pubs score as World Cup fever hits
13-Jun-2002
Over eight million football fans are expected to pack into pubs across the country for England's World Cup match against Denmark on Saturday (June...
Summer Gardens: barbecues
12-Jun-2002
A sizzling summer: Barbecues can be a great way to boost food sales during the summer monthsAs food becomes more important to pubs, so the barbecue...
Relaxed hours put to the test during busiest week of the year
30-May-2002
Licensees will have an unprecedented chance to show the trade is ready for a more relaxed licensing regime during what is expected to be their...
Police urge pubs to help as drug rape figures rise
29-May-2002
A worrying rise in the number of drug rapes has led the police to ask the pub industry for help.The police are asking pub staff in all areas of the...
Show it and sell it
27-May-2002
By utilising a bar's 'hot spots' a publican can influence the decision-making of his or her customers.It is common sense and clear to every publican...
Scientists: white wine 'good for your lungs'
27-May-2002
There was good news for wine suppliers this week as scientists revealed that drinking white wine could be good for your lungs.Experts at the...
GUDV on the Edge with launch of new Gordon's FAB
24-May-2002
Guinness UDV (GUDV) is looking to coax older drinkers into the growing flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) sector with the launch of Gordon's Edge.The...
FAB duty fight goes to Parliament
20-May-2002
The debate over the Budget increase in duty for flavoured alcoholic beverages (FABs) has been taken to Parliament.Drinks firm Bacardi-Martini has...
Coors consolidates FAB position with two range extensions
20-May-2002
Coors Brewers is looking to strengthen its hand in the flavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) market with the launch of two new range extensions.June 17...
FABs showing a lot of bottle
15-May-2002
Beer faces battle for space as sector continues to risePerhaps the primary consideration when planning your back-bar is which brands are performing...
Back to the future
15-May-2002
As style bars continue to influence design, back-bars are playing an ever-increasing role in attracting customers. Phil Mellows reports.A successful...
Finding wines tttttthat sell
29-Apr-2002
When selecting a wine range you need to be able to please different customers at different times.Getting your wine offering right means starting with...
Don't be a range rover
29-Apr-2002
GuinnessUDV shows that big brands make you big bucks.Why is having the right range of spirits and RTDs (ready-to-drink brands) important for my...
Outdoor drinking
23-Apr-2002
The sun is out and spring is fully underway. As is usual at this time of year, pub customers turn their minds to having a drink outside in the sun...
Spirit Group challenges off-trade with cut-price "take-out" alcohol
22-Apr-2002
Pub operator Spirit Group has entered into a war with supermarkets and off-licences by slashing drinks prices in some of its pubs.The company,...
Survey reveals shocking drinking trend in children
12-Apr-2002
Children as young as 13 are buying alcohol illegally and drinking to excess, according to a new survey.The survey was carried out by the Joseph...
New range of vodka shots launched in challenge to Sidekick
03-Apr-2002
GBL International has increased its presence in the expanding shots and shooter market with the launch of a new down-in-one concept.VK Vodka Slammas,...
What the Sunday papers said
24-Mar-2002
The ObserverReal ale, supposedly the drink of ageing beardies, is achieving the same cachet today as lager did in the 1980s, according to pub...
Trade delight as drink-drive limit plans are overturned
21-Mar-2002
Fears that the drink-drive limit could be lowered have been put to rest by the Government.The DTLR said this week it will not be going ahead with...
Getting the occasion right
18-Mar-2002
By tracking consumer consumption patterns, Coors Brewers has identified six major on-trade occasions.Why should the beer category, or indeed the...
Just the facts?
14-Mar-2002
Research has cast doubt on claims by the police and doctors that pubs are the cause of the majority of late-night violence. Kerry Rogan reportsAnyone...
Garden parties
14-Mar-2002
There is a revolution happening in pub gardens as operators become aware of the sales opportunities of outdoor space. Phil Mellows investigatesSix...
A deadly pursuit
07-Mar-2002
A recent report highlights one of the dangers of working in the pub trade. Jackie Annett looks at excess alcohol consumption, its causes and...
Back bar display
07-Mar-2002
The back bar is your pub's shop window and is an opportunity for you to show off your best and most profitable products. John Porter offers advice on...
Scientist: alcohol education, not prohibition
19-Feb-2002
One of the UK's top scientists has lent her support to the trade's campaign for improved alcohol education as an alternative to a clampdown on...
Fears over street drinking bans quashed
14-Feb-2002
Publicans have been reassured that they will not be affected by moves to bring in street drinking bans across the UK.Many councils are now...
People choose home over pub
12-Feb-2002
Staying in is the new going out, with more people choosing to drink at home instead of in the pub, according to a new survey.The British Lifestyles...
Pubs take on the in crowd
29-Jan-2002
Reports have suggested that consumers are turning their backs on pubs. By Jackie AnnettStaying in is the new going out - well, that's if the media...
Drink to your health
16-Jan-2002
Healthy New Year's resolutions can be bad news for pubs. Counting the calories while drinking in your local is the answer, says Ben McFarlandAfter...
Campaign to encourage rural pubs to diversify given boost
15-Jan-2002
A campaign to encourage rural licensees to diversify and offer services such as a post office or newsagents alongside food and drink is proving a...
How many drinks does it take...
10-Jan-2002
What state are you in after one, two, eight, or more drinks? Our fool-proof test shows that, regardless of our favourite tipple, the effects of...
Price lists should be shown in pubs says new Government report
14-Dec-2001
Pub customers have the right to know how much soft drinks cost before they order them at the bar, according to a new report. New Government...
Trade urged to join drink-driving fight in run-up to Christmas
12-Dec-2001
Police to crack down on drink-drivers following a rise in deathsLicensees are being encouraged to help the fight against drink-driving in the run-up...
Beverage Brands ditches VR declaring FABs have "run out of steam
05-Dec-2001
Sector has run out of steam, says Beverage BrandsFlavoured alcoholic beverage (FAB) specialist Beverage Brands has pulled its Vodka Reaction (VR)...
Driving home for Christmas
28-Nov-2001
Pubcos are linking up with the Portman Group's 'I'll be Des' campaign to promote the virtues of soft drinks over Christmas. By Ben McFarlandIn a move...
Wholesalers on the road ahead
21-Nov-2001
Phil Mellows examines the development of the wholesaling industry and how local firms are taking on the big national companiesWhether it is drinks,...
Bass boosts Reef with a £9m marketing drive
14-Nov-2001
TV ad marks the start of a campaign to push Reef into top threeBass Brewers has underlined its commitment to its still Reef brand by announcing a...
World Cup opening is still in balance
08-Nov-2001
Magistrates yet to discuss World Cup 6am extensionsMore confusion over licensing hours has hit the trade after magistrates denied they had given the...
Menu marketing
05-Nov-2001
You don't have to spend a fortune to promote the food you serve. Fiona Pavely offers some practical advice to help licensees increase their food...
