All Pubs articles – Page 3
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NewsHeavitree saw revenue fall 8% in 2021
Chairman Nicholas Tucker said that while the trading environment remained testing, there were plenty of customers determined to enjoy the offering provided by its pubs
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NewsYoung’s to acquire Lucky Onion pubs
The London-based pub company is reported to be buying six of the seven properties within the Cotswold-based Lucky Onion, which was owned by Superdy co-founder Julian Dunkerton
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NewsPubs and brewers call for level playing field on tax
A group of UK publicans and brewers have written an open letter to Chancellor Rishi Sunak calling for a levelling up of the high tax rates that are burdening businesses.
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NewsSBPA welcomes extra support for Scottish brewers
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association has welcomed the announcement that further grants of up to £29,500 will be made available to the country’s brewers.
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Weekend PressCalories on menus ‘may not be helpful’ in drive against obesity
Campaigners say compulsory menu labelling could put too much emphasis on calorie counting, reports The Guardian
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NewsPunch hungry for acquisitions
The Fortress-backed pub company is looking for high quality pubs that fit its “modern, progressive vision”
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NewsRent assessments would add ‘further confusion’
The Pubs Code Adjudicator (PCA) has cautioned against adding further complexity and volume of information provided to prospective tied tenants
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NewsGovernment outlines proposed changes to Pubs Code
The British Beer & Pub Association has welcomed the amendments – particularly the decision to streamline the Market Rent Only process.
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NewsTim Martin: Wetherspoon still a broad church
The Wetherspoon chairman has shrugged off a disappointing trading update, telling MCA he hopes the legacy of the pandemic will be “temporary, not permanent”
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NewsJonathan Neame: ‘Pubs every bit as core to British life’
Shepherd Neame has reported a full year loss before tax of £16.4m, but reported strong trading since reopening.
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Analysis & InsightBudget reaction: Wet-led community pubs hailed as winners
Alcohol duty reform was received positively and “should be introduced as soon as possible” while the one year 50% discount on business rates was seen to favour smaller operators and community pubs.
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NewsRed Oak secures growth capital
Red Oak Taverns has secured a £15m acquisition facility with OakNorth Bank, which will fund the pub operator’s acquisition of nine pubs from Hall & Woodhouse earlier this year
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Analysis & InsightLumina Intelligence: Friendly staff can help boost customer spend in pubs
Friendly service can encourage satisfied customers to spend more than average according to Lumina’s new UK Pub and Bar report.
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Analysis & InsightLumina: ‘Pandemic legacy presents significant opportunities for pubs’
Lumina’s newly published Pub & Bar report cites investment in outdoor space, premium food and drink and an omni-channel approach as key trends in the market.
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NewsTechnology drives drinks premiumisation in pubs
Digital technology, implemented during the pandemic, has boosted the popularity of more premium drinks and provided valuable data for operators, MCA’s Pub Conference audience heard.
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NewsEat Out to Help Out propels inflation to nine-year high
Inflation has soared to its highest level in nine years, with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) claiming this is down to last year’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme.
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NewsOakman Group boss reports strong trading
During the first ten weeks of its new financial year (5th July to 12th September) Oakman Group has reported total growth of 39.3% and like-for-like growth versus 2019 of 16.2%.
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NewsHospitality boosted by return of office workers
Footfall and trading levels continue to improve week-on-week as we progress through September, with quick service outlets such as Pret A Manger and Black Sheep Coffee reporting significant increases in sales in key city centre locations. Restaurant operators such as Fulham Shore are also seeing improvements ...
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NewsVaccine passports in England to be ‘held in reserve’
The government has insisted that vaccine passports are still a “first-line defence” against a winter wave of Covid-19, but are likely to be “held in reserve” for the time being. The clarification follows comments at the weekend from health secretary Sajid Javid suggesting plans for vaccine passports in England had been scrapped.
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NewsAugust bank holiday leads to strong drink sales
Drink sales surpassed pre-Covid levels for the first time in 2021 during the week ending 4 September according to data from CGA.