All Pubs articles – Page 48
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NewsEi Group sells back Hunky Dory stake to Oakman
Ei Group has exited a managed investment partnership for the first time after selling back its 51% in the Hunky Dory Pubs joint venture to Oakman Inns.
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NewsHippo Inns confirms Blackfriars opening
Hippo Inns, the joint venture between Ei Group and Rupert Clevely, has confirmed its 12th site will be the former White Swan Tavern in Blackfriars, as first reported by MCA in July.
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NewsStar launches regional forums
Star Pubs & Bars is launching a series of nine regional forums around the country throughout October, culminating in a national forum in Amsterdam.
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NewsUnique co-founder departs
Unique Hospitality, the 10-strong pub operator, has strengthened its operations team, as co-founder Jonathan Taylor steps away from the business.
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NewsAndaz launching whisky bar and tattoo parlour
Andaz, the Hyatt boutique hotel concept, has launched a whisky bar and tattoo parlour.
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NewsNWTC launches app
New World Trading Company has launched a new app to reward customer loyalty as part of its ongoing nationwide expansion.
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NewsM&B lfls up 1.2% YTD
Mitchells & Butlers (M&B) has reported like-for-like sales (lfls) on a reported basis up 1.2% in the 51 weeks to 22 September, with the final eight weeks seeing growth of 0.8%.
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NewsAntic acquires Denmark Arms in Newham
Antic London has acquired The Denmark Arms in East Ham, Newham.
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NewsBarons Pub Company adds eighth site
Barons Pub Company has acquired its eighth site – The Inn at West End in Surrey; its first with accommodation.
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NewsJW Lees returns to new-builds
JW Lees has exchanged contracts on its first new-build in a decade as it seeks to diversify its growth strategy.
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NewsShepherd Neame FY managed lfls up 1.3%
Shepherd Neame saw like-for-like sales in its 68-strong managed estate grow 1.3% in the year to 30 June.
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Opinion
All Shep-shape
Shepherd Neame reports its full-year results tomorrow after announcing a recent flurry of acquisitions. Stuart Stone of MCA’ sister title, the Morning Advertiser, spoke to chief executive Jonathan Neame about 300 years of history and the opportunities that lie ahead.
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NewsShepherd Neame acquires three London pubs
Shepherd Neame has strengthened its London estate with the acquisition of three sites from private vendors.
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NewsInception Group: Selling experiences
The Inception Group has built an eclectic estate of quirky bars and restaurants across London, successfully fusing theatre and food & beverage. Co-founder Charlie Gilkes talks to MCA’s sister title, Food Spark, about how Uber has opened up the range of viable sites in the capital, his thoughts on regional expansion and his fears that hospitality will fall foul of artificial intelligence.
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HousekeepingCity Pub Group eyes new £40m debt facility
City Pub Group is in talks over new debt facilities of up to £40m as it seeks further growth amid booming drinks sales.
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NewsCity Pub Group expanding ahead of expectations
City Pub Group has said it is ahead of its strategy to double in size to 65-70 sites by 2021, and expects to have more than 50 pubs by mid-2019.
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NewsPubs see rare lift in visits by 18-24-year-olds
For the first time in five years, the pub sector has seen growth in visits from the 18-24 demographic, according to new data.
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NewsFuller’s launches new pilot brewery
Fuller’s has announced the launch of its new pilot brewery, located in the new-look Brewery Shop at its Griffin Brewery in Chiswick.
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NewsBrunning & Price acquires Surrey Hills pub
Brunning & Price has acquired The Parrot Inn in Forest Green, near Dorking, Surrey.
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News
Star Pubs & Bars appoints dedicated wine buyer
Star Pubs & Bars has appointed former Tesco wine buyer, Roberta Neave, with a remit to to broaden and upgrade its wine range.