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Getting the most from empty rooms in pubs

28-Aug-2015 By Laurie Macdonald

Pubs may have rooms ‘behind closed doors’ - back of house spaces not used as main trading areas. Although kitchens, storerooms, cellars and offices can use sthis space, there is often plenty left over. Laurie MacDonald explores the options for using empty...

How improving the payment process boosts customer satisfaction

17-Oct-2013

Improving the payment process within your hospitality business can have a direct impact on customer satisfaction, according to card processing company Global Payments.

Pernod Ricard Q1 revenue up

20-Oct-2011

Pernod Ricard, the spirits maker, has reported an increase in first quarter revenue, driven by sales in emerging markets and a good recovery in mature markets.

Diageo: organic sales up 12%

06-May-2010 By Ewan Turney

Drinks giant Diageo has reported a 12% increase in organic net sales for the third quarter to 31 March, boosted by an early Easter. Net sales were...

Funds for pubs providing services

06-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna

A trade body wants pubs that provide services to their community to receive funding from a new tax on new-build properties. Under current plans, new...