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CAMRA's beer tie stance "illogical", says City analyst

08-Feb-2010 By Hamish Champ

A leading City pubco analyst has condemned CAMRA's appeal against the beer tie for "lacking substance and logic". Noting the decision by the Office...

Case for beer tie "overwhelming", says City analyst

02-Oct-2009 By Hamish Champ

A leading City analyst has claimed there is an "overwhelming case" for retention of the beer tie. In a research note that is sure to raise the...

Enterprise: we have complied with most of BEC

18-Jun-2009 By The PMA Team

Enterprise Inns believes it has already complied with most of the recommendations contained within the hostile Business & Enterprise Committee...

Margin pressure 'is easing'

14-May-2009 By The PMA Team

Signs of easing margin pressure in the pub sector are becoming apparent, according to analyst Numis Securities. In an industry update, broker Douglas...

Soaring energy costs prompts sector downgrade

09-Jun-2008 By Hamish Champ

The impact of soaring cost of gas and electricity prices on managed pub operators has prompted a leading City analyst to downgrade his profit...

REITs could spark pubco deals

08-May-2008 By Hamish Champ

The tax authorities' decision to grant Enterprise Inns the right to convert into a real estate investment trust (REIT) could signal a new phase of...

Wet-led closures possible this winter

15-Nov-2007 By The PMA Team

Pub closures are likely to increase during the winter as declining volumes and higher costs take their toll at some wet-led pubs, according to...