Fuller, Smith & Turner P.L.C., the London brewer and premium pub company, has opened its latest new build, The Blue Boat on Fulham Reach. This latest addition to the Fuller’s estate was officially opened by twice world champion and Olympic bronze medal winning rower, Sarah Winckless, on Monday 23 March 2015. The Blue Boat is in an enviable location on the banks of the … [Read more...]
Scotland’s licensed trade needs support
There is further, new evidence of the very serious effect the new drink driving regulations are having on the licensed trade business in Scotland. A survey by the Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has highlighted the severe impact which this Government Policy is having on the hospitality and leisure sector, which is one of Scotland’s largest employers. While the … [Read more...]
Recession leaves women downbeat about finances
British women are more downbeat about their finances than their male counterparts, according to the Greene King Leisure Spend Tracker. When Brits were asked whether they feel their financial situation is better or worse than five years ago, 6% more women than men responded negatively, with only 29% of women feeling better off than they were in 2010. These recently published … [Read more...]
NPD Group predicts 6 ‘star’ players in growing UK foodservice market
As British consumers rediscover a sense of confidence about the future, they have started to eat out more. NPD is forecasting that the British foodservice market will grow by 1.1% in 2015 and 1.5% in 2016. The NPD Group says momentum is well underway following the 0.9% growth in out-of-home (OOH) foodservice visits in Britain 2014, the first rise in many years. NPD Group … [Read more...]
CAMRA celebrates Community Pubs Day
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, will be celebrating Community Pubs Day on 23 March, the new national celebration day to highlight and promote the 600 pubs that have so far been listed as Assets of Community Value. The day marks new laws to protect pubs listed as Assets of Community Value (ACVs) in England coming into effect on 6 April, and coincides with the beer tax cut … [Read more...]