All Pubs articles – Page 260
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NewsNeame: let's keep our foot on the pedal
The industry “shouldn’t take its foot off the pedal” in lobbying the Government despite the very positive news in the Budget, according to Jonathan Neame, chairman of the British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) and chief executive of Shepherd Neame
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No target numbers for new Faucet Inns-Downing JV
No targets have been set for openings under Craft Beer Pub Co, the new joint venture between the Downing Pub EIS Fund and London-based operator Faucet Inns, M&C Report has learnt
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OpinionLittle and large
With the licensed trade currently undergoing change at an unprecedented rate, Glynn Davis looks at a polarisation within the market — as food-led pubs get bigger and bigger, while their wet-led cousins become champions of micro units
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Admiral Taverns appoints CPL
Admiral Taverns has appointed CPL to provide its personal licence training
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Dark Star to move to bigger site
Sussex-based brewer and pub operator, Dark Star is in the process of agreeing a deal on a new site in order to build a larger brewery to match increasing demand
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Property experts call Lib Dems pub measures naive
Pub property agents have criticised the Liberal Democrats’ approval of ‘pro-pub measures’ last week, claiming that they are “naive” and would be difficult to implement in practice
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Brakspear appoints first chef apprentice
South-east pub operator and brewer Brakspear has appointed its first chef apprentice
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Jack reiterates Buy for Spirit
Leading analyst Douglas Jack has reiterated his Buy recommendation for Spirit Pub Company after it reported an acceleration in like-for-like trading this morning, and said it deserves another re-rating
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NewsSpirit lfl growth accelerates
Spirit Pub Company has reported an acceleration in like-for-like growth in the eight weeks to 1 March, with like-for-like net sales in its managed arm up 6.1% and like-for-like net income in the leased division up 6% in the period
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Pubco critic MP elected president of Parliamentary pub group
An MP who sits on the committee that has produced highly critical reports into tenanted pub companies has been elected as the new President of the All-Party Parliamentary Save the Pub Group
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TCG introduces new coffees
TCG, the managed operator, has introduced four new coffees into its range and says it’s also continuing to roll out barista training for its front of house staff
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Scottish Beer & Pub Association CEO leaves
Scottish Beer & Pub Association chief executive Patrick Browne has left the organisation after changes in the management and structure of the association were agreed at its AGM last week. There will be no new CEO appointment
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OpinionSee through the fog
Excise duty for pubs increased last year despite the beer duty cut, points out JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin, who challenges the industry to see through the “illusory economic benefits” of policies that are supposed to help pubs
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NewsNewcastle P&P site sold for £7.6m
The freehold of a landmark Pitcher & Piano site in Newcastle has been sold for £7.6m
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Interviews
Friday five-minute interview
M&C Report talks to Mick Horan, former operations director for Ha Ha Bar & Grill and the Living Room and owner of the new Study Room concept, about his best investment, his best business decision, and the best piece of advice he’s ever received
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Davy's names first head of sales and marketing
London-based wine bar operator Davy’s has appointed Simon Gaske, who has previously helped with marketing for a number of high-profile leisure groups, to the new position of head of sales and marketing
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Pub industry playing tech catch-up with its customers
The pub industry is lagging behind its customers when it comes to the adoption of technology, according to new research
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NewsAnalyst corner
Simon French at Panmure Gordon looks ahead to the H1 pre-close update from Spirit Pub Company on Tuesday (18 March), with the analyst “strongly” reiterating his Buy recommendation and 110p Target Price for the group
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NewsHolts seeks new tenanted food position
Joseph Holt, the Manchester-based brewer and pub operator, is recruiting for a new role aimed at building the food business in its tenanted estate
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NewsJDW: Ireland, property, World Cup, M40, analysts
M&C Report takes a closer look at the H1 results to 26 January for JD Wetherspoon and reports from a press briefing with chief executive John Hutson and finance director Kirk Davis