Will the UK be better off out of the European Union? Of course, says Tim Martin In my message below, I have tried to deal with the main points which have been raised by both sides in the great national debate about the EU. One point which has not been challenged by the IMF, the OECD, the Treasury, Goldman Sachs or any of the other organisations which favour ‘Remain’ is that … [Read more...]
St. Austell Brewery announces record results for 2015
St. Austell Brewery Company Limited, the South West’s most successful independent brewer with 169 pubs and a portfolio of award-winning Cornish beers, has reported a 7.9% increase in annual turnover to £137.4 million and a 7.6% increase in operating profit before other items to £13.5 million in the 53-week period to 2nd January 2016. Will Michelmore, non-executive Chairman … [Read more...]
Pint Shop appoints first head of people
Pint Shop, the award-winning Cambridge beer house specialising in MEAT.BREAD.BEER. has hired Nickie Bartsch as head of people. This is the operator’s first senior hire as it looks to open its second site later in the year. Nickie joins the business from Leon where she worked for over nine years, starting as assistant manager and working her way through the ranks to general … [Read more...]
Global alcoholic drinks consumption declines for the first time in a decade
According to new research released by Euromonitor International, global alcoholic drinks volumes registered a decline of 0.7 percent in 2015, entering negative territory for the first time in more than a decade. This translated into a loss of 1.7 billion litres of alcoholic drinks volume sales since 2014. Historic growth narratives derailed due to the influence of macro … [Read more...]
Dirty Martini announces national expansion
Dynamic leisure operator CG Restaurants & Bars is set for its next stage of growth, with the exciting announcement that it will be joining the Welsh capital’s booming nightlife scene in September 2016. Embarking on their first stage of national expansion, Dirty Martini has secured the former Maddison site on 71-72 St Mary Street, Cardiff. Excited to join the thriving … [Read more...]