08-Nov-2021 By Rebecca Weller
Turkey crowned king of Christmas despite a growing desire for new traditions this year, a study conducted by supermarket chain Tesco has revealed.
13-Apr-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher
Instead of using ad spend to showcase in-store offers, Tesco has urged its customers to give its supermarkets 'a miss' in favour of a visit to their local.
28-Apr-2017 By Michelle Perrett
Former Tesco senior executive John Timothy is to take on the top role as chief executive of The Portman Group.
23-Jun-2015 By Ruth Williams, MC Allegra FS
A former Tesco executive has joined Greene King in the newly created role of communications director.
09-Jan-2015 By Naomi Larsson
Sussex brewer Dark Star has asked Tesco to “get the beer flowing” again in converted stores after the supermarket announced it will close 43 shops across the UK.
10-Nov-2014 By Ellie Bothwell
Mitchells & Butlers has rolled out its Dining Out gift card scheme to more than 2,000 supermarkets across the UK.
17-Oct-2014 By Mike Berry
Greene King has launched a range of beers under a new Metropolitan Brewing Company brand.
05-Sep-2014 By John Harrington, M&C Report
Marston’s, the brewer and pub operator, has strengthened its board with the appointment of two non-executive directors with a background at supermarket group Tesco.
22-Aug-2012 By Lesley Foottit
Diversity isn’t just a dance group from a Britain’s Got Talent series many moons ago, it’s one of the key ingredients for a successful pub operation. Switched-on operators know they need to go the extra mile and do something different to keep their businesses...
16-Feb-2011 By Lesley Foottit
A licensee has had his objection to a local Tesco's application to increase its licensing hours disregarded as "not relevant". Tony Blows of the Dog...
Ianthe Butt: My 'below-cost' booze odyssey
20-Jan-2011
Tesco, Blackfriars The cheapest wine on offer was a £3.63 Italian Merlot, a good £1.60 more than the minimum price of £2.03. FAIL Costco, Waterloo...
17-Nov-2010 By Ewan Turney
Tesco is to slash the price of spirits in the run-up to Christmas — despite admitting it is not necessary and is financially damaging. Supermarket...
'Councillors' city centre pub crawl'
25-Oct-2010
Cardiff councillors have taken to the streets after dark to witness first-hand the effects of the city's £400m night-time economy. On Friday night,...
28-Sep-2010 By Ewan Turney
Supermarkets, such as Tesco and Asda, would net an extra £700m if a minimum price of 45p a unit was introduced across the UK. That's according to...
06-Sep-2010 By Ronan Hegarty, Grocer
Teenagers are deliberately targeting supermarket online delivery services to get their hands on alcohol and not enough is being done to stop them....
Home Office minister to speak at WSTA event
01-Sep-2010 By James Wilmore
The government minister responsible for handling the overhaul of the licensing regime, James Brokenshire, will address a major trade body conference...
06-Aug-2010 By Phil Mellows
Many licensees blame cheap, off-trade booze deals for the drop in pub sales, but a recent survey suggests there's more to it, reports Phil Mellows.
'Fury over Tesco's £1.11 bottle of wine'
09-Jul-2010 By James Wilmore
Britain's biggest supermarket is being accused of encouraging binge drinking by selling bottles of wine for just £1.11. Tesco has supported a...
15-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Thirteen supermarkets in Glasgow have been refused permission to extend their shelf space to sell alcohol. The applications — which relate to...
Terry Leahy to step down as Tesco boss
08-Jun-2010 By Hamish Champ
Terry Leahy, once labelled the 'godfather of binge-drinking' by a Labour MP, is to retire as chief executive of supermarket giant Tesco. Leahy, who...
01-Jun-2010 By John Harrington
Tesco is the only supermarket to sell alcohol below duty plus VAT, the definition of cost-price favoured by many in the off-trade — including the...
24-May-2010 By Ewan Turney
Suffolk brewer and pub operator Greene King has come out in favour of a minimum price on alcohol. The Coalition announced last week that it would...
ALMR accuses Tesco of 'hypocrisy' over alcohol sales stance
21-May-2010
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has accused Tesco of "hypocrisy" in welcoming a ban on below-cost selling of alcohol while...
21-May-2010 By John Harrington
The ALMR has slammed Tesco's "hypocrisy" by backing a ban on below-cost alcohol sales while continuing to sell at rock bottom prices.
17-May-2010 By Roger Protz
Supermarket discounting for the World Cup makes previous offers seem wildly inflationary, says Roger Protz.
Matt Eley: Tesco - not 'every little' deal helps
03-Sep-2009
The latest industry attempt to tackle problem drinking kicked-off this week with the launch of the Campaign for Smarter Drinking. Essentially this...
20-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna
The trend for supermarkets snapping up pubs continues as Tesco plans to convert a Bristol venue while Aldi wants to demolish a pub in Cheshire....
06-Aug-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Campaigners are continuing the fight to save a former Punch pub that was bought by Tesco in June. A council meeting was held last week on whether to...
Tesco 'will look at pub sites' for store developments
29-Jun-2009
Tesco has denied reports that it is buying up closed pubs to redevelop as supermarkets - but said it will look at any opportunities which arise.A...
10-Jun-2009 By Gemma McKenna
Tesco has become the landlord of its first pub, after buying a plot of land in Carlisle, complete with a Grade II-listed pub. But a spokesman has...
Tesco to develop derelict pub
09-Jun-2009 By Claire Dodd Claire
Tesco is set to redevelop and open a derelict Grade II pub if given permission by planners. The supermarket giant is planning to refurbish the Horse...
Tesco boss defends alcohol promotions
03-Jun-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
Ask licensees up and down the country what the biggest issues affecting them are, and you will be hit with a tirade. The beer tie, tax, the smoking...
Tesco profits top £3bn
21-Apr-2009
Tesco has reported record profits of more than £3.1bn for the year to the end of February.The UK's biggest supermarket chain, which has been widely...
23-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
The number of supermarkets in Britain has overtaken the number of pubs for the first time as cheap alcohol in the off-trade continues to take its toll.
20-Mar-2009 By Gemma McKenna
A town-centre bar in Bedford has been sold to make way for a new Tesco store. Acting on behalf of Advantage Licensed Retailer, Davis Coffer Lyons...
Tesco denies it is targeting pub sites
10-Mar-2009 By James Wilmore
Supermarket giant Tesco has denied it is deliberately targeting pub sites to convert into stores. A Mail on Sunday story claimed the supermarket...
09-Mar-2009 By Ewan Turney
Tesco is planing to cash in on pub closures by converting them to small town centre stores. The Mail on Sunday reports that the supermarket giant has...
'Tesco plans to convert dozens of closed pubs into mini-stores'
08-Mar-2009
"Tesco has lodged hundreds of planning applications to cash in on the failure of pubs and rival retailers. Financial Mail has identified ten pubs...
The Publican calls for meeting with supermarket chiefs
19-Feb-2009 By Matt Eley Matt
The Publican has gone on the front foot in the battle against loss-leading supermarket deals by requesting meetings with the big four retailers. A...
'Supermarkets under fire for selling alcohol to under 18s'
09-Jan-2009
Retail giants Tesco and Morrisons have been reprimanded in Wales after under 18s were sold alcohol. Carmarthenshire Council has told the supermarkets...
07-Jan-2009 By www.clickliverpool.com
A Labour MP has sparked an inquiry into a drinks deal at Tesco, claiming it used "bait advertising" to lure customers in. Rosie Cooper, MP for West...
06-Nov-2008 By Tony Halstead
Supermarkets are demanding price cuts from drinks suppliers to help finance a Christmas discount bonanza in stores across the UK. Pubs could find...
James Wilmore: This is now a big deal
10-Oct-2008 By James Wilmore
It's nice to see the national media catching up again with an issue with the pub trade has been banging on about for ages. Supermarkets - the big...
10-Sep-2008 By Ewan Turney
Tesco has slashed the price of hundreds of wines in half as part of its Autumn wine festival — a move which is sure to further pressure pubs.
28-Aug-2008 By The PMA Team
The C&C Group - owners of Magners - is to triple the size of its UK office to combat declining cider sales, it has been revealed. The Irish...
15-Aug-2008 By Ewan Turney
Supermarket giant Tesco has become first off-trade retailer to be recognised under the BII's Good Practice Recognition Scheme - it is rewarded for its Think 21 induction training programme.
20-Jun-2008 By Stephen Oliver
Marston's Pub Company Stephen Oliver considers the unique atmosphere of the British pub
09-Jun-2008 By Ewan Turney
Alcohol being sold five times cheaper than in pubs and proper age checks can not be carried out online, says trade body
'"Immoral" supermarkets sell alcohol as loss leader'
04-Jun-2008
Asda and Tesco executives have been grilled by MPs over claims that alcohol is being sold for less than the price of bottled water. They attacked...
27 John Grogan
29-May-2008
chairman, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (29) Robert Humphreys secretary, All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group (29) Why they're on the list: Few...
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