All Pubs articles – Page 10
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NewsAdnams secures new borrowing facilities
The Suffolk hospitality group and brewer is in the midst of a cost saving and disposal programme after a series of loss-making years
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup ‘way beyond expectations’ for pub leaders
According to MCA’s leader roundtable discussion, the pub sector is so far enjoying the spoils of the FIFA World Cup 2026, depsite navigating a heatwave, late kick-offs and an unpredictable England side
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NewsHeavitree sees turnover dip in H1
The Exeter-based pub operator pointed to poor weather early in the year and an early Easter for the sales slip, which also led to a drop in operating profit
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Analysis & InsightDrinks menus must adapt to meet new consumer preferences
With 18-24-year-olds “falling out of the pub market” understanding your proposition and the driving factors behind different demographic’s spending behaviours is key to growing in a challenging market, Lumina Intelligence’s insight lead Flora Zwolinski told delegates at MCA’s Pub Conference yesterday (25 June).
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InterviewsLoungers on applying its successful formula to the German market
CEO Nick Collins told MCA’s Pub Conference the all-day café/bar/restaurant group is ‘curious’ about the opportunities of the German market and preparing to look for a first site
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NewsBrewDog to launch ‘Community Champions’ bar model
New owner Tilray will relaunch the group’s Inverurie bar under the concept, which it says will give local residents and community groups a formal voice in how it is run
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NewsCoppa Collective’s like-for-like growth ‘outpacing the benchmark’
The group described the first half of its financial year as ‘a period of good progress’ with sales up and losses narrowing
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NewsCask Marque rebrands beer accreditation to Perfect Pint
The Perfect Pint Promise is designed to give beer drinkers confidence that participating pubs are committed to consistent draught beer and cider quality, trained service and a better customer experience.
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NewsWilliam Lees-Jones: ‘Andy Burnham is able to work with the business community’
The managing director of family brewer and pubco JW Lees has voiced support for Burnham’s track record in Manchester and his pledge to support family businesses
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NewsMulti-million-pound acquisition play drives record profits at McMullen’s
Turnover at its managed pubs was up 10.1% for period, with contribution to profit up by 20%, however current trading “has been challenging”
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NewsSnap up your last-minute tickets to MCA’s Pub Conference
Escape the heat and enjoy a full day of inspirational and informative Q&As, panel discussions and insight at the leading pub sector conference this Thursday (25 June)
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NewsFormer Greene King Scotland sites up for sale
Christie & Co has been appointed to market the Burnett Arms Hotel in Kemnay, The Bonnie Beastie in Forres, The Carnock Inn in Carnock and The Abercromby Arms in Tullibody
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InterviewsSt Austell CEO: ‘There are real challenges to the UK’s domestic tourism market right now’
Kevin Georgel has accused the government of being ‘completely tone deaf’ to the realities of the sector and creating conditions that incentivise people to holiday abroad rather than at home
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NewsBrunning & Price delivers strong LFLs as growth outpaces market
The country pub operator said its strong performance was supported by investment in outdoor food and drink service pods and favourable weather in 2025 driving footfall and drinks sales
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NewsTwo thousand pubs at risk unless business rates are reformed
The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) warns more venues will close their doors, despite recent government intervention
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Weekend PressEveryone wants to save Soho – but no one can agree on what that actually means
London’s mayor says people who dislike nightlife shouldn’t live in the city’s party district, but the restaurateurs who live and work there think the debate is more complicated than that, The Independent reports
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NewsStonegate delivers its 'strongest six months' in history
The group delivered like-for-like sales growth across divisions, improvement in adjusted EBITDA, and remains on track for material profit growth in the full year - a “clear demonstration” its strategy is working, said CEO David McDowall
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OpinionAndy Burnham: ‘His record in Manchester is a very good one’
Now that the outgoing Greater Manchester mayor has seen off a lacklustre by-election challenge from Reform, attention turns to what his premiership might look like for the hospitality sector
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NewsTimothy Taylor’s overcomes ‘challenging market for cask ale’
Turnover at the Yorkshire brewer and pub operator rose by 2.1% to £35.7m last year, with flagship ale brand Landlord cementing its position as “the largest-selling cask ale brand in the UK by both value and volume”
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Analysis & InsightWorld Cup already providing boost to pubs and bars
Overall spending at pubs and bars was up 72% on the day of England’s first World Cup football match on Wednesday, compared to the equivalent day two weeks ago, according to new data from Dojo.