Chief Executive Officer

Carlsberg UK boss spills the beans on brewer's future

14-Sep-2017 By Ed Bedington

When Julian Momen was appointed CEO at Carlsberg he decided the brewer had to take a different, and more edgy, path to reap a better future.

Admiral sold to Magners cider maker and partner

04-Sep-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Magners producer C&C Group, along with US investor Proprium Capital Partners, is to acquire the 845-strong pubco Admiral Taverns.

Bidfood donates thousands of meals to charity

09-Aug-2017 By Nikkie Sutton

Foodservice provider Bidfood and its sister company Bidvest Logistics have donated more than 100,000 meals to feed people in need.

What pubs think of TripAdvisor as platform grows ever larger

03-May-2017 By Georgina Townshend

Love it or hate it, you can’t deny the power of TripAdvisor. The site recently hit the impressive milestone of 500 million comments last month and data released by the site shows that it now receives 290 pieces of user-generated content every minute of...

UK is now second-largest importer of US craft beer

26-Apr-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

The UK has become the second-largest importer of US craft beer in the world, jumping two places up the list behind Canada and increasing imports by 4.4% last year.

Hawkshead to expand ‘significantly’ with Halewood funding

01-Mar-2017 By Nicholas Robinson

Hawkshead Brewery will go through a period of significant expansion after agreeing an investment deal with independent drinks company Halewood Wines & Spirits.

Hunt for new CEO at The Portman Group continues

18-Jan-2017 By Michelle Perrett

Recruitment is ongoing for the new chief executive of The Portman Group, following the departure of Henry Ashworth.

Health and safety

Carlsberg investigates death after factory gas leak

10-Nov-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Carlsberg is investigating the death of a factory worker and the injury of 22 other people following a gas leak at its Northampton brewery yesterday (9 November)

Apprenticeships

Greene King's scheme to bring 150 disadvantaged young people into the pub trade

18-Oct-2016 By Liam Coleman

Greene King is halfway through a year-long partnership with The Prince’s Trust that is aiming to bring 150 disadvantaged young people into the pub trade.

Pubco news

Enterprise donates £25,000 to community service scheme

16-May-2016 By Nikkie Sutton

The Solihull based pubco has given £25,000 to rural-based scheme, Pub is The Hub.

Charity

Greene King joins forces with Prince's Trust for new scheme

09-May-2016 By Nicole Sutton

Greene King has announced their partnership with charity The Prince’s Trust with a free course.

AB InBev snaps up another craft brewer

26-Apr-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

AB InBev has snapped up an Italian craft beer brand days after agreeing to rid itself of a mainstream premium Italian lager in a deal with Asahi last week.

Carlsberg’s new Strawberry & Rhubarb cider available on draft

29-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Carlsberg will expand the Somersby cider portfolio with the addition of a new draft Strawberry & Rhubarb flavour, the beer and cider giant has revealed.

Bidvest Foodservice snaps up Caterfood

04-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Bidvest Foodservice has acquired the south-west-based distributor Caterfood in a bid to strengthen its reach, after the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA) revealed the company's plans to continue its expansion.

Podcast

Ice boss: ‘Don’t shun frozen food as inferior, embrace its money-saving qualities’

02-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Frozen food should not be shunned by pub chefs who fear using non-fresh produce will taint their offer, but should embrace its nutritious and money-saving qualities.

Suppliers

Bidvest Foodservice reveals growth plans and biggest competitors

01-Mar-2016 By Nicholas Robinson

Bidvest Foodservice will continue to acquire businesses and launch new sites to grow its customer reach, chief executive officer Andrew Selley has told the Publican’s Morning Advertiser (PMA).

Beer sommelier award reachs landmark hundred

23-Nov-2015 By Ben Winstanley

A landmark one hundred beer sommeliers are now accredited with the respected qualification from global beer education body, The Beer Academy.

Beer

Molson Coors takes on Staropramen distribution in UK

10-Jun-2015 By James Evison

A deal has been struck between Molson Coors and Carlsberg for the exclusive distribution rights of Staropramen lager in the UK.

Greene King

Greene King beats charity target by £600,000

03-Jun-2015 By Emily Sutherland

Greene King has raised £1.6 million for Macmillan cancer support in the past three years, beating its target of £1 million.

Company News

CMA reveals verdict on Greene King/Spirit deal

11-May-2015 By James Wallin, M&C Allegra Foodservice

The Competition and Markets Authority has found Greene King’s proposed £773m acquisition of Spirit Pub Company raises competition issues in “a small number of areas”.

Company News

Greene King employees in Dementia Friends support

07-Apr-2015 By Mike Berry

More than 1,000 Greene King employees have signed up to become Dementia Friends part of a network of volunteers to reach out to people affected by dementia.

CHARITY

Greene King supports Dementia Friends initiative

03-Mar-2015 By Ellie Bothwell

Greene King has pledged its support for the Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends initiative, by encouraging more than 1,000 of its employees to sign up by the end of March.

Pub's crystal ball: Industry predictions for 2015

13-Jan-2015 By James Evison

Guessing what the future holds is not an easy task, so the Publican's Morning Advertiser asked industry leaders for their opinions.

Institute of Licensing seeking new chairman

31-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry

The Institute of Licensing is on the hunt for a new chairman after existing chair Jon Collins stepped down.

Toby Smith becomes new CEO at Novus Leisure

14-Oct-2014 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Toby Smith, who recently stepped down from Stonegate Pub Company, has been appointed the new chief executive of Novus Leisure, the London-based premium bar and restaurant operator.

Kate Nicholls replaces David McHattie as ALMR chief executive

11-Sep-2014 By John Harrington and James Wallin

David McHattie has stepped down from his role as chief executive of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) with immediate effect.

Greene King staff take on gruelling challenge for cancer charity

23-May-2014 By James Wallin

Greene King employees raised more than £43,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support after taking on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge.

BT and Carlsberg UK agree sports discount deal

26-Feb-2014 By Fiona Griffiths

Freetrade outlets that stock Carlsberg UK products and those that sign up to BT Sport will be entitled to a 50% discount on a BT Sport subscription under a new deal agreed between the companies.

BBPA report strengthens case for Budget beer duty freeze

06-Feb-2014 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has urged the Government to freeze beer duty after new research revealed 900,000 jobs are dependent on the beer and pub sector.

MA300: 'Pubs must deliver a valuable experience'

04-Dec-2013 By Lewis Brown

The on-trade needs to focus on providing an experience to allow for price elasticity - that was the message from chief executive officer of Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers David McHattie.

Spirit employees rewarded at annual awards

22-Nov-2013 By Lewis Brown

A group of 20 Spirit Pub Company employees have proved they are “simply the best” at the company’s  annual Best Awards, recognising the most outstanding employees from across the operations team and support centre.

Inventive Leisure to spend £6.6m to roll out evolved Revolution

12-Jul-2013 By John Harrington

Inventive Leisure, the Alchemy Partners-backed bar operator, is to spend £6.6m rolling out an evolved version of Revolution to a further 26 sites after trials at eight venues, M&C Report has learnt.

BII chief Tim Hulme announces plans for strategic partnerships and more qualifications

17-May-2013 By Michelle Perrett

BII chief executive Tim Hulme announced two strategic partnerships and pledged to launch more relevant qualifications for the industry during the organisations annual luncheon in London earlier this week.

Atmosphere Bars and Clubs falls into administration

15-May-2013 By Mark Wingett

Atmosphere Bars and Clubs, the 24-strong operator of late-night clubs and bars, has been placed in administration with Deloitte.

ALMR chief executive David McHattie in "listening mode"

10-May-2013 By Rob Willock

New Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) chief executive David McHattie promised no major changes or surprises as he took the reins this week from departing CEO Nick Bish.

City Pub Co appoints chief executives and buys three new pubs

07-May-2013 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

City Pub Company, the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS)-funded pub operator founded by Clive Watson and David Bruce, has appointed chief executives to its two operational arms, so far raised £9.6m through its most recent round of fundraising and acquired...

ALMR appoints new chief executive

11-Apr-2013 By John Harrington

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has appointed a new chief executive – David McHattie, a former operations director at Fuller’s and The Restaurant Group, and operations manager at Mitchells & Butlers.

Best Bar None appoints national director

09-Apr-2013 By Michelle Perrett

Best Bar None (BBN), the national award scheme, has appointed Simon Jackson as the new national director. He will report directly to chief executive, Tim Hulme and will take up the post at the beginning of May 2013.

New Inventive CEO Mark McQuater aims for further growth

19-Mar-2013

New Incentive Leisure chief executive Mark McQuater has said that the Revolution Vodka Bar operator has the potential to become a "significant-scale operation" and he will look to make acquisitions.

Beds & Bars CEO Keith Knowles appointed as chairman of the Perceptions Group

20-Dec-2012 By Adam Pescod

Bed & Bars chief executive Keith Knowles has been named the first chairman of the Perceptions Group, which is aiming to raise the profile of British pubs as a viable career opportunity.

Marston's reports 2.2% rise in like-for-like managed sales

03-Oct-2012

Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has reported a 2.2% rise in like-for-like sales in its managed estate for the year to 29 September, and said the growth of its franchise estate has led to operating profits in its tenanted, leased and franchise...

Marston's Ralph Findlay awarded honorary degree

19-Sep-2012

Ralph Findlay, chief executive officer of Marston’s, was presented with an honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration from the University of Wolverhampton.

Pub industry chiefs urge Government to help sector on job creation

06-Jul-2012 By John Harrington

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, Enterprise Inns chief executive Ted Tuppen and Marston’s CEO Ralph Findlay are among 16 leading leisure sector figures to sign letter to The Telegraph calling for Government action to help the industry increase job...

London pubs anticipate further football boost despite England's Euro exit

26-Jun-2012

Pub operators are hopeful of another strong week of trading, despite England’s exit from Euro 2012 on Sunday.

M&B ‘has preferred candidate for CEO’

22-Jun-2012 By Mark Wingett, M&C Report

Analyst Douglas Jack at Numis has revealed Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has a preferred candidate for its vacant chief executive role, who “understands the sector”.

Robertson to leave BII

29-Nov-2011 By Michelle Perrett

British Institute of Innkeeping (BII) chief executive Neil Robertson is to leave the organisation after three years to take up the role as director of training at apprenticeship providers, Babcock International.

Spirit like-for-likes up 3.8%

01-Sep-2011 By Michelle Perrett

Managed pub company Spirit has reported like-for-like sales in its managed division grew by 3.8% for the 12 weeks to 20 August — driven by strong food sales.

Greene King to buy Capital for £93m

19-Jul-2011 By Ewan Turney

Greene King has agreed a deal to buy the 34-strong London-based Pub Company for £93m. The Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator has stepped in to...

Blood ends role as chairman of LT Pub management

28-Jun-2011 By John Harrington, M&C Report

Jeremy Blood has resigned as chairman of LT Pub Management, and looks set to retain his position as chief executive of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B).

Sykes attacks licensing reform

01-Apr-2011 By Graham Ridout

Tim Sykes has made a strong attack on proposed Licensing Reform during his outgoing speech as chairman of the ALMR. Novus Leisure chief executive Steve Richards has now taken over the reigns.