Price Increases

The MA's Review of the Week

Menu engineering is key in the face of rising prices

11-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington caught up with the Parkers Arms Stosie Madi to get her take on the week's news, from rocketing commodity costs and soaring fuel prices through to the need for Government support on VAT.

The MA's Review of the Week

Experience will be key in face of rising prices

04-Mar-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Lancashire-based multiple Tim Tomlinson of the Hand Pulled Pub Company to discuss passing on price rises, growing consumer confidence and the importance of service.

The MA's Review of the Week

The economic impact of Ukraine invasion will be felt across the world

25-Feb-2022 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington catches up with Valiant Pub Co boss Gerry Carroll to get his take on the latest headlines hitting the industry, from managing the exit of restrictions through to the impact of war in Europe on the trade.

Opinion

Tsunami of increases on the way

18-Oct-2021 By Ed Bedington

Our fearless leader, when he’s not on his hols in the middle of a major crisis, recently announced the wonderful news that his ambition for the UK was for it to become a high wage economy.

Should pubs charge more during World Cup games?

03-Jul-2018 By Claire Churchard

Pubs have been criticised for charging more for their beer during World Cup games after an investigation by The Sun newspaper.

How will 2017's price increases affect the trade?

08-Feb-2017 By Michelle Perrett

With licensees facing increased expenditure ranging from brewery beer price increases to business rate revamps, what do some of those affected think will happen in the sector?

Editor's Comment

Price hikes defy logic

05-Feb-2015 By Rob Willock

Pub customers are understandably confused. And so are licensees. And so am I, frankly.

Carlsberg: Slight decline in UK volumes

07-May-2008 By Ewan Turney

Carlsberg warns further price increases are planned for the year ahead after reporting a 1% drop in beer volumes

Scottish & Newcastle's beer prices set to rocket

19-Feb-2008 By Hamish Champ

In its last results presentation as an independent company, brewer Scottish & Newcastle (S&N) has reported flat profits and warned of...

Fishy price increases

13-Mar-2003

Wednesday morning at nine o' clock, the day begins when the doorbell rings. It is the man in the white coat (don't go there). Each week, we discuss...