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All Pubs articles – Page 17
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InterviewsMarston’s: ‘We are laser focused on productivity’
Labour efficiency, the use of technology and a focus on staff retention are just some of the ways operators are dealing with the influx of extra labour costs, MCA’s Pub Conference heard.
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NewsM&A outlook in pubs: why buyers are back on the hunt
Stabilising consumer spending, improving debt availability and a shift in operator strategy are setting the stage for renewed M&A activity across the UK pub sector, according to Craig Rachel, director at AlixPartners
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NewsMarston’s launches new family pub concept
The pub group will refurbish existing sites to include new family-focused spaces, play areas, games, craft activities, confectionary bars, and special events
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Analysis & InsightAlmost 400 pubs forecast to close this year
At least one pub is set to close every single day of 2025, with the closures resulting in around 5,600 job losses, figures published by the British Beer & Pub Association have shown.
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NewsYoung’s ‘confident’ about the year ahead
The premium pub operator achieved like-for-like sales growth of 7% in the 14 weeks to 8 July 2025 – boosted by the warmer weather this spring and summer – as its strong sales momentum continues.
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InterviewsSt Austell: ‘We’re very much on a growth trajectory’
Speaking at MCA’s Pub Conference, COO Andrew Turner said the Cornish brewer remains fiercely committed to both its brewing heritage and pub estate
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InterviewsGreene King: ‘The future of socialising is changing’
Jodie Tate, MD of Destination Brands and Ventures, told MCA’s Pub Conference that experiential venues will be key investments for the pub company
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InterviewsButcombe Group: ‘Loyalty is driving a disproportionate amount of growth’
More than half of the pub and inn operator’s like-for-like growth was connected to loyalty transactions last year, CEO Jonathan Lawson told MCA’s Pub Conference
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Weekend PressStruggling pubs and cafes to get lifeline under new rules
Struggling pubs, cafes and clubs around the country could be rescued under new a new law to let locals take them over, The Mirror reports
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InterviewsPunch sees managed partnership model as ‘key growth engine’
The pub group is investing heavily in its managed partnerships model and sees it as “one of the key growth engines of our business over the coming years”, CEO Andy Spencer told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsPortobello Pub Company ‘consistently ahead of market peers’
The Zetland-backed, 27-strong pub group said like-for-like growth remains strong in a challenged market, with group revenue of £29m
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NewsUrban Pubs & Bars on track to deliver turnover in excess of £100m
As the wider sector saw a 1% dip in May, managing director Chris Hill revealed the pub group achieved growth of 6.2% as it continues to expand its 56-strong estate
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Event NewsParogon Group: ‘We’ve still got growth’
The pub-restaurant operator continues to look for sites that fit its portfolio, but will expand via measured, sustainable growth, co-founder Richard Colclough told MCA’s Pub Conference
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NewsGreene King reaches milestone of 80 franchise pubs
Four years after launching its franchise pub business, the group said its is committed to growing its footprint, with further openings in the pipeline
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NewsHeavitree pubs recording strong top line trading
The Exeter-based brewery and pub company recorded an increase in turnover of 3.62%, to £3.52m, for the six month to 30 April 2025, with profit before tax of £1.5m for the period.
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NewsAdnams reduces borrowings by £7m
The brewer and pub operator said debt reduction and increased confidence in transformational investments would all lead to sustainable growth in shareholder value
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NewsBrewDog leaves punk era behind to focus on staff wellbeing
A fresh management team appoints 200 mental health first aiders and promises to ‘look after the people who work for us’ after past bullying claims
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NewsHow inflation is killing off the pint
Smaller-sized measures are creeping on to drinks menus as pubs battle to get punters through the door
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: ‘Adaption is key to a thriving pub sector’
The growing popularity of live sports, the trend for lower tempo occasions and opportunites around social media are all ways pubs can boost footfall, according to Lumina Intelligence
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InterviewsRedCat Hospitality: ‘We’re not an investment vehicle, we’re a hospitality business’
CEO Richard Lewis discusses how RedCat’s “profit through volume” carvery concept is a way to increase visits during quieter periods at MCA’s Pub Conference