The Coaching Inn Group has signalled its intention to ramp up its expansion plans with the appointment of a leading sector specialist as Head of Operations. Jill Matthews, who brings 20 years’ food and beverage experience to the Group, latterly as Head of Operations at regional brewer SA Brain & Co, will support the company’s expansion programme, which is now targeting … [Read more...]
Carlsberg report reveals trends impacting pubs
The second annual Carlsberg UK Consumer Insights Report explores the current trends and consumer buying behaviours shaping the UK on-trade and has found that consumers are enjoying a new found confidence, while value-seeking habits developed during the recession, remain. More competition as pubs fight for share This year’s report reveals that consumers are spending more … [Read more...]
Wetherspoons suffers cyber security breach
National pub operator JD Wetherspoon is taking action after discovering that some customer and staff information has been accessed illegally by a third party. The information was obtained from its old website, which has been replaced in its entirety. The company’s current website is managed by a new digital partner, which has no connection to the website that was the subject … [Read more...]
The Hockley Arts Club’s secret revealed
Nottingham’s newest bar, The Hockley Arts Club, has now opened its doors after the transformation and restoration of the Victorian Grade-ll listed building it is housed in. The creative team behind popular cult venue Das Kino have created a unique venue in the heart of Nottingham, with great effort having been made to preserve the building’s originality. Spread across four … [Read more...]
What kind of Night Time Economy Champion do we want?
Following the recommendation from the Mayor’s office that London is to get a Night Time Economy Champion, the Night Time Industries Association organized a discussion to envision what the role might look like. They invited Mirik Milan, Night Mayor of Amsterdam; Lutz Leichsenring, Berlin Club Commission; and Laia Gasch, Special Advisor Deputy Mayor for Education & Culture, … [Read more...]