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App will improve beer quality and reduce waste

13-Feb-2018 By Nicholas Robinson

Data solutions firm Vianet has launched a new iDraught app to help operators better manage their beer quality and waste.

Deltic results show trade ‘continues to improve’

30-Aug-2017 By Fred A'Court

Clubs and bars operator Deltic Group says its trading performance continues to improve and there will be future improvements from a continued refurbishment programme of its premises.

Pubwatch Awards

Durham is top Pubwatch after alcohol related incidents drop 15%

23-Oct-2015 By Oli Gross

Durham Pubwatch won Diageo’s National Pubwatch Award after helping reduce alcohol-related anti-social behaviour in the city by 15%.

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.

Mitchells & Butlers Q4 like-for-likes down 1%

26-Sep-2013 By Mark Wingett

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has this morning announced a 1% decline in like-for-like sales for the nine weeks to 21 September, but said that it expected to deliver a full-year result in line with expectations.

Mitchells & Butlers ‘back in pack’ after improvements

27-Mar-2013

Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) chief executive Alistair Darby says recent improvements at the company mean it’s now “in the pack” but not “ahead of the pack”.

Pubcos see improvement in tenant satisfaction levels over the past year

14-Feb-2013 By Rob Willock

Pub companies have achieved a general improvement in tenant satisfaction levels in the past year, according to new research.

BBPA will present range of awards at its annual dinner

31-May-2012 By Michelle Perrett

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) is to introduce a range of industry awards at its annual dinner.

Pub sector calls for hygiene scheme improvements

15-Jun-2011 By Lesley Foottit

The hospitality sector wants to see improvements made to the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme. Around 550 people in the industry responded to the...

Two thirds of doorstaff attacked at work

10-Aug-2010

Two thirds of door supervisors have reported being physically attacked at work. The Security Industry Authority (SIA) survey also showed that more...

BII unveils scheme to get tougher on pubcos

23-Feb-2010 By Matt Eley Matt

The BII has unveiled details of a "strengthened" accreditation service for pub companies. Moves to improve its Benchmarking and Accreditation...

Heavitree: 29.8% drop in turnover

17-Feb-2010 By Ewan Turney

Devon-based pub company Heavitree has reported a 29.8% drop in turnover for the year to 31 October 2009 following the transfer of its managed pubs to...

'Sharper' food pricing stalls Punch managed sales slide

25-Aug-2009

Punch Taverns has seen an improvement in like-for-like sales in its managed estate through reduced food prices and a boost to service. However, the...

Pubs improve in proof-of-age tests

11-Aug-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs are getting better at asking youngsters for ID, according to a leading test purchasing company. Figures from Serve Legal show that between...

Haslam: focus on retail standards not pubco debate

24-Apr-2009 By Steve Haslam

Enough is enough, time to move on, dust ourselves down, leave the Pubco vs Lessee argument to run its course, says Steve Haslam.

Ban hits pub operators: half see profits dip 6%+

26-Jun-2008 By John Harrington

Survey of 1,300 pubs reveals the impact the ban has had on trade

Lord: More Best Bar None schemes needed

19-May-2008 By Ewan Turney

BBN chairman Lord Redesdale believes BBN can help improve city centre environment

JDW's £4m clear-up

03-Apr-2008

JD Wetherspoon is to invest £4m in extra staff for peak trading times after repeated complaints about uncleared tables. Founder Tim Martin has...

Diversity is key to night-time growth

08-Nov-2006

Diversity is key to improving Britain's night-time economy, according to the Civic Trust's new Nightvision report. The report recommends more...

Luminar supports price curbs as sales slip

06-Jul-2004

Late night operator Luminar has backed calls for compulsory minimum pricing after seeing a sales fall across the past month. Luminar chief executive...