Pubco + Head Office

Six-month wait on holiday entitlement for irregular hours staff goes on

15-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Staff members who work part-year and irregular hours in the hospitality sector are still waiting to find out what their holiday entitlements are despite a Government consultation ending more than six months ago.

Heineken UK appoints new on-trade sales director

15-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Heineken UK has appointed a new on-trade sales director following the departure of Stephen Watt.

MA LEADERS CLUB

‘We will never make a profit unless we value teams’

15-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

A number of operators revealed how they aim to boost staff retention within their businesses at The Morning Advertiser’s recent MA Leaders Club conference.

MA LEADERS CLUB

Marston’s delighted as staff rate company as a ‘great place to work’

14-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Staff members at pub operator Marston’s have given the company a staff engagement score above the business’s target of eight out of 10 as its seeks to become a “great place to work”.

MA LEADERS CLUB

Operators reveal the secrets behind trading in Bristol

14-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Sustainability and independent venues are important to the pubgoers of Bristol, delegates at The Morning Advertiser's MA Leaders Club heard in the city this week (Wednesday 13 September).

MA LEADERS CLUB

CGA: Love for pub remains for customers

13-Sep-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Customers’ love for pubs has not dampened despite the challenges to the sector remaining “pretty prevalent”, according to experts at insights specialist CGA by NiQ.

Stonegate launches dynamic pricing

12-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The UK’s largest pub group has launched a new system of dynamic pricing, which could see prices increase in some pubs during busier periods.

Feature – Christmas

FEATURE: Don't be left out in the cold – making the most of Christmas

11-Sep-2023 By Michelle Perrett

It might only be September but the biggest trading month of the year is fast approaching.

Review of the Week

'There are so many businesses out there struggling'

08-Sep-2023 By Ed Bedington

The MA's Ed Bedington met up with Greene King boss Nick Mackenzie to get his take on the week's news, from the Ofgem consultation to the Rugby World Cup

TRG chair to step down

08-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

The Restaurant Group (TRG) has announced its chairman, Ken Hanna, will step down.

BrewDog appoints new COO

04-Sep-2023 By Rebecca Weller

Scottish brewer and pub operator BrewDog has appointed James Arrow as its new chief operating officer (COO).

Flexibility of 'utmost importance' for over-50s

04-Sep-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Workers aged 50 and over prioritise flexibility when looking for a new job, research has revealed.

Reverse mentoring scheme expanded at Greene King

30-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has expanded its reverse mentoring scheme following great success as senior leaders learn from more hands-on employees.

Arkell’s toasts long-serving licensees

29-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Wiltshire brewer and pub operator Arkell’s Brewery has celebrated the 25-year milestone of Nicholas Tilt and Anne Andrews running of the Duke of Edinburgh, in Winkfield.

Bank holiday boost but staff shortages bite

29-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

UK pubs benefited from increased trade during the bank holiday weekend but staff shortages prevented even greater sales.

Shepherd Neame reopens pub after £1.8m makeover

29-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Independent family brewer and pub company Shepherd Neame has reopened historic pub the Duke of Cumberland in Whitstable, Kent after a £1.8m transformation.

Confidence high despite costs and staffing issues

29-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Optimism among hospitality bosses has risen for the third quarter in a row despite pressure on consumers’ disposable income.

GREEN INITIATIVE

Recap on how to improve your environmental sustainability credentials

25-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Making your beer garden more wildlife friendly, increasing sustainability across your food and drink offer and the journey of installing solar panels are just some of the topics we have addressed as part of the Green Initiative so far.

Good weather helps sector drinks sales back in growth

25-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

On-trade drinks sales bounced back into year-on-year growth last week – ending a run of five weeks of negative numbers.

BIG INTERVIEW

Why the JAT model is a Star for Heineken’s pubco

25-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

In the week Star Pubs & Bars announced it was set to boost the number of it Just Add Talent model pubs by 67%, operations director Mick Howard explained more about the move and what he would like to see from the current Government to help the sector.

Admiral invests £16m in refurbs so far this year

25-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Chester-based pub company Admiral Taverns has pumped £16m across 199 pubs in its portfolio since the beginning of 2023.

BrewDog calls amnesty on stolen Hazy Jane glasses

24-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

BrewDog has called an amnesty for thieves of its Hazy Jane glasses and is offering a free refill when customers return their glasses to the bar.

Admiral and new licensee pump £250k into Glasgow pub

24-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Glasgow’s Millwood pub has reopened after a combined £250,000 investment from pubco Admiral Taverns and new licensee Jacqueline Kyle.

The Cask Project

Greene King’s £250k pledge for women’s sport

23-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator Greene King has pledged to donate more than £250,000 towards women’s sport after the England Lionesses’ amazing football World Cup campaign.

Rain ruins summer trade at 82% of pubs

22-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Wet weather has ruined summer trade for more than 80% for operators, a recent survey by The Morning Advertiser has revealed.

Online searches for Women’s World Cup soar by 750%

21-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

England’s Lionesses may have had their party spoiled after losing the Women’s World Cup final on Sunday but there was a whopping 750% increase in searches for the Women’s World Cup.

Star to increase JAT pubs by 67% in 3 years

21-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Star Pubs & Bars is set to accelerate openings of its Just Add Talent (JAT) managed operator pubs business to 250 sites within three years.

JDW issues second ‘correction’ on Daily Mail articles

18-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

JD Wetherspoon (JDW) has issued a “correction” to “a number of factual errors” in an article posted in the Mail Online from Tuesday (15 August).

GREEN INITIATIVE

Solar panels – are they worth installing?

18-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Solar panels can be a significant investment but what is the process around getting them installed? We’ve spoken with operators who have them in place at their sites to find out their experiences.

Gov tells councils to ‘get pubs open’ for World Cup final

18-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

The Government is encouraging councils in England to “get pubs open earlier” on Sunday ahead of the Lionesses historic final in the Women’s World Cup.

Pubs ‘performed below market average’ in July

18-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Managed pub groups reported 7% sales growth last month (July), with wet weather and stagnant temperatures largely to blame.

Admiral pumps more than half a million pounds into refurbs

16-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Chester-based pub company Admiral Taverns has ploughed £576,000 into refurbishing a trio of pubs.

UKH: Back our World Cup final Lionesses at the pub

16-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

UKHospitality (UKH) has urged pub customers to back England on Sunday when the women’s team take on Spain in the World Cup final.

Beach towel reservations permitted for garden seats

16-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

As the weather begins to show signs of getting sunnier, one pub is allowing customers to reserve their seat in the garden with beach towels.

Town hero celebrated at red-carpet pub party

15-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

A man has been crowned a ‘local legend’ in a red-carpet style celebration at a town pub after he was nominated in a nationwide campaign from Punch Pubs for his devotion to helping others.

Cost-of-living crisis: Party-goers cut back on nights out

14-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

The cost-of-living crisis continues to impact Brits’ social lives, according to a new survey commissioned by late-night operator Rekom UK.

Star ploughs £60k into online help for licensees

14-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Pub company Star Pubs & Bars has invested more than £60,000 in creating a one-stop online support platform for its licensees that it said is tailored to their pub’s offer.

Brits ‘at their happiest’ in a pub garden

14-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Despite almost constant rain across the UK for most of July and August, a survey has discovered Brits are happiest when relaxing in a pub garden.

Drinks sales hit hard by wettest July on record

14-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Managed UK pubs recorded their worst weekly sales figures at the end of July versus last year as rain turned trade into a damp squib.

Feature – Rugby World Cup

FEATURE: Scrum down to make money with the Rugby World Cup

14-Aug-2023 By Matt Eley

There’s nothing quite like a world cup to encourage sports fans into the pub to collectively enjoy the thrill of the action.

Take a look inside new Admiral Taverns pub

11-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Admiral Taverns pub the Maindee in Newport, South Wales, re-opened on Wednesday 9 August following a major investment of £215,000.

CAMRA demands pubs be rebuilt ‘brick by brick’ after illegal demolition

11-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

CAMRA has demanded pubs that have been converted or demolished illegally must be rebuilt “brick by brick” after finding more than 30 sites may have suffered such fates in the past six months.

Has wet weather spoiled summer trade?

11-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Sunny days are few and far between this summer, with July seeing rain sweep the UK.

The Cask Project

Black Sheep releases charity beer for ex-Rugby League star

10-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Black Sheep Brewery has launched a new beer called Burrow’s Blonde that boost charity coffers for former Rugby League star Rob Burrow’s charity.

The Botanist bars owner appoints Amber Wood as COO

10-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Bar operator New World Trading Company (NWTC) has appointed Amber Wood as its new chief operating officer.

Seven Bro7hers smashes £250k funding target

10-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

Seven Bro7hers Brewery has smashed its latest Crowdfunding target of £250,000 with 26 days of the campaign remaining.

Bid to make getting home safely after pub visits

09-Aug-2023 By Gary Lloyd

New research has found 57% of women in the UK are more likely to visit the pub to watch football following success of the England Lionesses.

New sites from Escapism Bars, BrewDog & Chickpea Group

09-Aug-2023 By Amelie Maurice-Jones

Operators including Fuller's, BrewDog, Chickpea Group, Escapism Bars and Yummy Pubs are gearing up to launch new sites across the country and further afield.

Booker unveils low-cost business function

07-Aug-2023 By Nikkie Thatcher

Food and drink wholesaler Booker has launched a new business function, designed to be a low cost, high service option for new customers.

The Power Struggle

Act now to tackle the energy crisis

07-Aug-2023 By Ed Bedington

With volatile energy costs and operators locked into sky-high deals, the Morning Advertiser has teamed up with UKHospitality to launch a campaign, The Power Struggle, to ensure the industry is heard loud and clear as part of a consultation process.