All Pubs articles – Page 7
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NewsWetherspoons hoping for World Cup boost to offset consumer pressure
Wetherspoons is expected to report further sales growth when it provides a fourth quarter trading update on Wednesday, The Standard reports
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NewsBrewDog founder faces complaints over emails to ‘equity punks’
The Information Commissioner’s Office, which regulates data privacy, has been asked to look into how James Watt got the data of ex-crowdfunders he invited to join his buy-back bid, The Guardian reports
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NewsOur pub could have been cracking. But Stonegate ruined our lives
The Times reports that ramshackle properties and eyewatering fees left even experienced publicans in despair, tenants have told the Pubs Code Adjudicator
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NewsHospitality insolvencies decline as World Cup and warm weather boost trading
RSM reports that the combination of summer sun and major sporting events has given the hospitality industry ‘an important lifeline’ with insolvencies across the sector down 15% month-on-month
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NewsGovernment pushes back implementation of consultation requirements for tipping policies
Delaying the requirement for employers to hold formal consultations whenever a new tipping policy is introduced comes after the government suddenly withdrew a revised code of practice earlier this month
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NewsJW Lees achieves record financial performance
The 138-strong brewer and pub operator saw sales surpass £100m in the year to 31 March, with record profit before tax of £8.8m
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InterviewsBrewDog: ‘It’s important for us to change the narrative’
Tilray Brands CEO Irwin Simon tells MCA how the bar operator and brewer is investing money and research into reengaging with consumers, rebuilding trade and reestablishing itself as a global brand
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OpinionHospitality – cash machine or national asset?
The government needs to take a wider view of the value of the hospitality sector, David Read, founder, Prestige Purchasing argues
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NewsOkell’s strengthens leadership team
The pubs and drinks division of Heron & Brearley has announced a raft of key appointments as it looks to accelerate the delivery of its long-term growth strategy
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NewsRecent heatwaves and World Cup celebrations drive growth for Asahi UK
The brewer says it saw a 22.6% increase in beer sales during the week ending 27 June 2026 in the off-trade, alongside a 15% rise in the on-trade
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Analysis & InsightBack of the net! The unstoppable appeal of sports in pubs
While the pub remains home of the big match, greater interest in sports across the spectrum is now also giving rise to a (Mexican) wave of specialist hospitality formats
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NewsTilray Brands: ‘BrewDog is not for sale’
CEO Irwin Simon has rejected James Watt’s offer to buy back the bar and brewer business, telling MCA his focus remains on rebuilding towards the group’s £1bn+ valuation
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NewsMark Brooke joins Aquavista
The former Amber Taverns chief executive is joining the marina operator to work with CEO Steve de Polo, with the pairing previously working together at Ei Group
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NewsJames Watt submits offer to buy back BrewDog
The co-founder of the Scottish brewery and beer brand said he has made the offer to BrewDog’s owner Tilray Brands via his new company Second Best
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NewsPubs Code Adjudicator launches investigation into Stonegate Group over suspected breaches
The PCA said it has “reasonable grounds” to suspect Stonegate may have failed to comply with its legal obligations under the Pubs Code, specifically its duties to provide accurate and transparent information to both existing and prospective tied pub tenants
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Analysis & InsightEngland v Norway boosted pub sales by 38%
New data from Fourth reveals a massive rise in drinks sales across UK pubs during England match days
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NewsSuccess of alcohol-free beer restricted by red tape
The BBPA is calling for the government to change the definition of alcohol-free beer to those drinks with an ABV of 0.5% or less, rather than the current definition of 0.05%
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NewsSix-million-pint sales boost expected for England vs. Argentina
The additional sales expected during the FIFA World Cup match this Wednesday – expected to be the busiest night for pubs of the tournament – would equate to around a 75% boost
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NewsShepherd Neame launches premium dining experiences
The pub operator and brewer has introduced four bookable experiences, including the Beef Wellington Experience and Seafood Tower Experience, as part of the continued investment in its food offer
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Interviews‘It’s not a mass product’: The enduring appeal of wet-led community pubs
Community pubs will keep evolving to retain their deeply rooted place in society – whether through new occasions, offerings, or entertainment, leaders at Craft Union, Punch Pubs & Co, and Amber Taverns told MCA’s Pub Conference