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BII: benchmarking code has teeth

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT

The BII has rejected BBPA's claims that the content of pubco codes are not examined when they get a stamp for clarity from the BII.

Beware the likes of Carnage UK

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:51:00 GMT

No responsible retailer or producer should have anything to with Carnage UK or its like, says Marston's Stephen Oliver.

Fair Pint publishes BBPA agreement

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:06:00 GMT

Fair Pint has followed through with its threat to publish full details of the BBPA's industry agreement along with stinging criticisms. But the BBPA said it has breached the confidentiality agreement of the mediation process in doing so.

Oak Taverns plans pub microbrewery roll-out

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:20:00 GMT

Oak Taverns has opened a microbrewery to supply the latest pub in its estate, and plans to roll out the concept to seven more sites.

Pub industry needs to embrace social media

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:20:00 GMT

Pubs and restaurants should do more to promote a sense of community around brands by embracing social media.

BBPA: pub code ready by early December

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:55:00 GMT

The new code of practice for pubcos will be available in full by the time of the BISC hearing in early December, says BBPA.

Stella’s designer chalice pub glass

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:46:00 GMT

Clothes designer Tim Hamilton has designed a chalice glass for Stella Artois, celebrating the brand’s “quest for perfection”.

Worm shortage hits pubs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:43:00 GMT

A worm shortage has hit UK pubs and bars, following a hugely successful promotion by Hi-Spirits for its Mexican Monte Alban Mezcal brand.

£1m refurb for Cubitt’s Orange

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:16:00 GMT

Upmarket pub operator Cubitt House has just opened its third site, the Orange in London’s Belgravia, following a £1m refurbishment.

London council acts to protect pubs

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:13:00 GMT

Pubs should be protected as they perform a vital community service — that was the view of councillors at Hammersmith and Fulham Council last week.

Cigarette vending machine supplier 'incensed' over ban

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:50:00 GMT

A pub cigarette vending machine supplier has lashed out over proposals to ban machines and disregard new technology.

Tribeca May Go-rilla juice

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

A fruit juice aimed at a younger demographic is set to hit the on-trade — Go-rilla is a 100% ambient juice range.

200 beers at CAMRA Winter Ale Festival

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:10:00 GMT

The Campaign for Real Ale Winter Ales Festival will feature over 200 beers this year and runs from 20-23 January.

New Bill to protect threatened pubs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Campaigning MP Greg Mulholland has introduced a Bill in Parliament to give extra protection to stop facilities such as pubs disappearing.

IPC: we are true voice of pub trade

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:59:00 GMT

The newly formed Independent Pub Confederation (IPC) told MPs it represented the true voice of the pub trade at a meeting last night.

Freehouse-500

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 03:08:00 GMT

An exclusive club of 500 freehouse licensees formed by the Morning Advertiser to offer advice and business-building tips across the sector.

Heineken UK: Freehouse 500 sponsor

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:56:00 GMT

Heineken UK is the UK’s leading long alcoholic drinks producer with an unrivalled portfolio of beer and cider brands.

Coca-Cola Enterprises: sponsor of Freehouse 500

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:46:00 GMT

Coca-Cola Enterprises is responsible for manufacturing, selling and distributing over 80 different soft drinks products across Great Britain.

Enterprise Inns re-organises divisions

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:22:00 GMT

Enterprise Inns has had an internal re-organisation that has changed some of the its division boundaries.

'Publish code in next 24hrs or we will'

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:59:00 GMT

Publish your new code of practice in the next 24 hours or we will — that’s the challenge to the British Beer and Pub Association.

Carlsberg: sponsor of Freehouse 500

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:14:00 GMT

More than 45,000 people work for the Carlsberg Group, and their products are sold in more than 150 markets. In 2008 they sold more than 120 million hectolitres of beer.

BII: sponsor of Freehouse 500

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:02:00 GMT

BII is the professional body for the licensed retail sector and we reflect the views of around 14,000 members.

BrewDog complains about own beer

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:56:00 GMT

Scottish brewer BrewDog lodged a complaint about its own beer with Portman Group, managing director James Watt has revealed.

WSTA urges duty cut on wine and spirits

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:42:00 GMT

The WSTA is urging the Treasury to cut duty rates on wine and spirits when it restores VAT to 17.5% at the end of the year.

Sharp's beer glasses list ingredients

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:23:00 GMT

Sharp's is claiming an industry first by listing the ingredients of its new range of seasonal beers on the side of branded pint glasses.

Star Inn re-opens after norovirus outbreak

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT

The Michelin-starred Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley, in North Yorkshire, has re-opened following an outbreak of the norovirus.

Lords vote for pub cigarette machine ban

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:40:00 GMT

A total ban on cigarette vending machines looks almost inevitable after Lords rejected an attempt to stop it.

MP slams BBPA over pub code debate refusal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMT

A pro-pub tenant MP has slammed the British Beer and Pub Association for refusing to debate its new industry code of practice in public.

Oyster card style payments in pubs

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:54:00 GMT

Pub customers will soon be able to pay for a pint with Oyster style credit or debit cards without the fuss of entering a pin number.

Pubwatch welcomes cautions review

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:54:00 GMT

National Pubwatch urges Government to ensure its review of the use of cautions for violence will mean proper justice for attacked licensees.

M&B pubs have the X-Factor

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:53:00 GMT

Mitchells and Butlers, the managed pub operator, is showing the X-Factor on big screens at its Scream pubs on Saturday nights.

Enterprise to raise £10m more at auction

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:46:00 GMT

Enterprise Inns is hoping to raise a further £10m by selling the freeholds of seven pubs at an Allsops auction planned for 3 December.

Social gambling advice for pubs at BII event

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:42:00 GMT

The BII is hosting a presentation for pubs and clubs on social gambling and the perils of irresponsible gambling.

M&B denies blanket 90 days' payment

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Mitchells & Butlers has denied that it is moving to a blanket policy of introducing 90 days’ payment for suppliers.

Abbey Inns adds fourth pub

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:36:00 GMT

Abbey Inns has taken a fourth pub in its home city of Bath — it’s added the pub next door to its brewery, Bath’s famous jazz pub, Ye Old Farmhouse.

Pubwatch campaign backed by top prosecutor

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:18:00 GMT

Calls from the country’s top prosecutor to end the use of cautions for serious assaults could help the fight for justice for licensees who are attacked.

San Miguel gets £2m festive boost

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 02:08:00 GMT

Carlsberg is investing £2m in a Christmas campaign for its San Miguel beer brand.

'Minimum pricing right way forward'

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:31:00 GMT

Minimum pricing is not a panacea but can be effective as part of a broader strategy on alcohol, according to Alcohol Focus Scotland.

Cavendish to open third Wahoo bar

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:19:00 GMT

Cavendish Bars is opening their third Wahoo site this week — the Oldham site opens on Friday 13 November.

Drinking in the Dales

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:55:00 GMT

Dedication to the ideal of cask ale and sheer hard work have resulted in steady growth for Peak Ales, based on the Chatsworth House estate, says Roger Protz.

TCG to re-open nine pubs after revamp

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Managed pub company Tattershall Castle Group is re-opening nine sites in as many weeks after refurbishments.

Marjoram buys two pub freeholds

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:59:00 GMT

Operator Marjoram Leisure has acquired two freeholds in Essex for an undisclosed sum through Christie + Co.

GMB eyes pub rent strikes

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:51:00 GMT

The GMB Union says it will ballot members on the possibility of industrial action to secure a better deal for pub tenants.

New bottled beer for Stewart Brewing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:35:00 GMT

Edinburgh-based local independent brewer, Stewart Brewing, has launched a bottled beer range aimed at the hospitality and off-licence sectors.

Aspall Draught launches in Ireland

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:31:00 GMT

Aspall has parachuted its Draught Suffolk cider into Ireland, following the success of its bottled variants there.

Camra campaigns to re-open seven Bristol pubs

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:18:00 GMT

The Campaign for Real Ale has begun a campaign to re-open seven well-known Bristol pubs that are currently boarded up.

M&B trials new 'premium' Harvester

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:55:00 GMT

Mitchells & Butlers is trialling a new premium menu at the 160-strong Harvester chain — the trial is taking place at Morden in Surrey.

Thwaites launches beer to support Armed Forces

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:39:00 GMT

Daniel Thwaites is again launching its commemorative Liberation beer to support those serving in the Armed Forces.

Eclectic Bars reports profit boost

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:31:00 GMT

Eclectic Bars has reported total sales for the 12 months to the end of June 2009 up 19% on last year.

Victoria is top Fuller's pub

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:09:00 GMT

The Victoria on Stratheam Place, London has been named Fuller's pub of the year for achieving the best standards across the business.

Zamaretto hails Paulton Rovers

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:05:00 GMT

Zamaretto League side Paulton Rovers will take on three-time FA Cup semi-finalists Norwich in the FA Cup this weekend.

OFT offers to meet Mulholland

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:51:00 GMT

The OFT has offered to meet with Greg Mulholland MP to fully explain its decision to give the pubco model a clean bill of health.

4C Inns shelves plans to sell business

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:42:00 GMT

4C Inns, the niche pub group based in the Home Counties, has shelved plans to sell the business.

Aston Manor buys Devon Cider out of administration

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:35:00 GMT

Birmingham-based Aston Manor Brewery has bought Devon Cider Company out of administration.

Ritblat to regain control of Merchant

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT

Sir John Ritblat, the former chairman of British Land, is set to buy back Merchant Inns after the company went into administration.

Strawberry liqueur from Babco

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:22:00 GMT

A wild strawberry frappé liqueur brand is ready to hit the pub trade — Bad Angel is a blend of wild strawberry flavours.

Bottlegreen grape drink

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:00 GMT

A new sparkling grape juice drink range is on its way from Bottlegreen Drinks, designed to offer consumers a credible non-alcoholic alternative to wine.

Cockburn’s helps hosts promote Port

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:21:00 GMT

New kits from Cockburn's aim to help licensees make the most of Port in the run-up to Christmas.

Blow to Scotland alcohol minimum pricing plans

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:57:00 GMT

Plans to introduce a minimum price on alcohol in Scotland suffered a further significant blow yesterday.

RPI – Recurring Pubco Income or Really Painful Increases?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:38:00 GMT

Tenants new and old need to understand what RPI means to their business and their income, says Bar Group chief executive Paul Wigham.

Pub rent RPI: the softly-softly approach

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:30:00 GMT

An unthinking approach to RPI rent increases will cause pressure in pub estates, particularly as inflation is likely to return next year.

CAMRA to challenge OFT pub ruling

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) is to launch a challenge to the Office of Fair Trading investigation that gave the pubco model a clean bill of health.

Pro-pub MPs demand OFT investigation

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:38:00 GMT

A pro-pub tenants group of MPs is demanding a formal investigation into the Office of Fair Trading's study that gave the beer tie a clean bill of health.

Doom Bar buoys Sharp's

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:33:00 GMT

Cornish brewery Sharp’s saw turnover growth of 36% in 2008 driven principally by a “tremendous demand” for its Doom Bar brand.

Pub stings for sales to drunks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:29:00 GMT

Sting operations targeting sales to drunks in pubs are to run in selected parts of the country as the festive season approaches.

Lowlander in pre-pack restructure

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 07:01:00 GMT

Lowlander, the fledgling Belgian beer concept, has been restructured via a pre-pack administration.

BBPA pub code: offering greater clarity

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:51:00 GMT

Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of the British Beer & Pub Association, answers 14 questions on how its new code of practice will change the pubco-tenant relationship.

Supermarkets demand Oldham meeting

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:51:00 GMT

Supermarket chiefs are calling for an "urgent meeting" with Oldham council about its new crackdown on the off-trade.

City Diary — 5 November

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:58:00 GMT

All the latest gossip and rumour from the City.

S&NUK to roll out alcohol-unit glasses

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:35:00 GMT

Scottish & Newcastle UK is to be the first major brewer to carry alcohol unit information on all its glassware.

Wellington sees 2.6% EBITDA fall

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Wellington Pub Company, the 829-strong free-of-tie pub company, has seen a 2.6% decline in Ebitda.

Drug-bust pub had illegal tenant

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:47:00 GMT

A pub at the centre of a £500,000 drugs bust was being operated by an illegally-assigned tenant without landlord Wellington Pub Company’s knowledge.

Sky plans new pub fee system

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:37:00 GMT

Sky’s new system for calculating pub fees is to be in place by the time new business rates take effect next April, the broadcaster says.

New music promoter qualification gets industry approval

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:01:00 GMT

A new qualification for promoters, being developed by BIIAB and the Met Police, gets approval from the music industry.

Kemp takes up top role at De Vere Hotels

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:03:00 GMT

Deborah Kemp, the former head of Punch Taverns leased division, has been appointed chief operating officer at De Vere Hotels and Resorts.

£1m support for Lambrini

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:32:00 GMT

Lambrini will be supported by a £1m investment to help drive Christmas sales including a national TV ad campaign.

Novel silver variant for José Cuervo

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:31:00 GMT

Diageo is bringing out a new tequila variant aimed at young adult males — José Cuervo Especial Silver tequila will replace José Cuervo Clasico.

Appleton opts for education

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:30:00 GMT

An education programme that offers premium rum as an after-dinner alternative to whisky and cognac has been launched.

Clubs fined for TV satellite screenings

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:26:00 GMT

A crackdown is underway on private members clubs that show foreign satellite football — two clubs have already been fined.

Bumper month of sport for pubs on Sky

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:43:00 GMT

Sky Sports has urged bars and pubs to not miss out on the bumper months of sport available in November.

Oldham gets tough on supermarket booze

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:34:00 GMT

Supermarkets which sell alcohol for less than 50p per unit face licence reviews and a range of trading restrictions in plans being drawn up by Oldham council.

Pubs get New Year's Eve VAT concession

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:28:00 GMT

Pubs that open past midnight on New Year's Eve can continue to charge 15% VAT on sales until the early hours of 1 January.

Pubs get New Year's Eve VAT concession

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:28:00 GMT

Pubs that open past midnight on New Year's Eve can continue to charge 15% VAT on sales until the early hours of 1 January.

Hobgoblin reaps benefits of Halloween

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:22:00 GMT

An extra 20,000 pints of Hobgoblin were drunk per hour during this year's "Halloween tour" for the beer.

MPs toast National Pub Week

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:39:00 GMT

MPs and industry groups gathered for a pint in Westminster to mark National Pub Week today.

Accelerate Your Way to Even More Rewards with Nectar Business

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:36:00 GMT

There is now a new way to collect Nectar points even more quickly so you can reward your business faster with the launch of ‘collect points online’ at nectar-business.com.’

Mass pub foreign satellite case ruling out

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:20:00 GMT

A group of 26 licensees from 19 pubs across the country will now each face magistrates over charges of using foreign satellite systems.

Epic £5m ad campaign for Guinness

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMT

Guinness will feature in an epic new £5m advertising campaign which breaks all ties with its long-standing ‘Good Things Come to Those Who Wait’ slogan.

BII helps pub tenant secure £30k rebate

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:37:00 GMT

The BII managed to secure a £30,000 rebate cheque for a tenant after investigating a code of practice breach by a pubco.

Mulholland slams Chancellor over pub VAT rises

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 09:06:00 GMT

Lib Dem MP Greg Mulholland has slammed the Chancellor over his token gesture to delay the VAT rise until the morning of 1 January.

Charity donations doubled through Hook Norton beer

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:54:00 GMT

Hook Norton’s Flagship brew will still be sold throughout November and charity donations from each pint will be doubled.

Black IPA for Thornbridge

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:52:00 GMT

Thornbridge has released a black IPA for the Chesterfield CAMRA festival — the beer is called Raven.

Marston’s pub offers 50p meals

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:31:00 GMT

Licensee Tony Rabbitts, of Marston’s leasehold the Four Crosses, in Hatherton, Staffordshire, is offering his £1 meals for 50p.

Three-quarters use pub discount vouchers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:26:00 GMT

A new survey has claimed three-quarters used a promotional discount voucher at a pub or restaurant in the past 12 months.

Marston's rewards thriving pub

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:05:00 GMT

Marston's licensee David Ward has scooped a prize worth more than £1,500 for thriving in the tough economic climate.

Sales flat at JD Wetherspoon

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:34:00 GMT

JD Wetherspoon has reported a small increase in like-for-like sales for the 13 weeks to 25 October.

Pubs urged to act as youth clubs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:32:00 GMT

Pubs in south Cambridgeshire are being urged to act as youth clubs for local youngsters under a new scheme.

Luff 'suspicious' of pubco promises

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMT

Peter Luff gives his view as his committee announce a new probe into recent industry promises to improve the lot of tenants.

8,000 pubs join £2m Coke driving campaign

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:29:00 GMT

The number of pubs participating in Coca-Cola’s Designated Driver initiative has swelled to 8,000, and this year a £2m campaign will also back the scheme.

Tattershall Castle adopts local beer scheme

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT

Managed pub operator Tattershall Castle Group (TCG) is to start sourcing local beers through SIBA’s Direct Delivery Scheme (DDS).