Pub and restaurant groups had a Christmas season to celebrate with collective like-for-like sales up 2.8% on the same period last year. Latest figures from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker also showed that London had more to cheer than the rest of the country, with like-for-like sales up 4.4%%, compared to 2.3% for outside the M25 over the six weeks, including New Year, up to … [Read more...]
Pubs sold for alternative uses in 2014
With the protection of pubs still very much in the political glare, Fleurets has undertaken its annual review of freehold pub sales. These include sales where they have firsthand knowledge of the transaction. They have considered the intended uses, the most common alternative uses, and the impact of being listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV). Intended uses In 2014 … [Read more...]
Record £70k fine for illegal Sky use
The latest ruling for illegal Sky use clearly demonstrates that venues which choose to show Sky Sports without a licence are committing copyright infringement and will face legal actions – and considerable financial consequences. Sara McIntosh and Avalon Bar Ltd have been ordered to pay over £70,000 in fines, damages and legal costs for showing Sky Sports illegally in their … [Read more...]
Tourism to drive economic growth over next decade
Over a half a million new jobs will be created in tourism over the next decade according to VisitEngland. A bumper 2015 will kick start this decade of growth with an exceptionally high number of anniversaries and events happening this year. Cornucopia of stunning events and anniversaries in 2015 “England’s tourism industry can look forward to 2015 with confidence,” said … [Read more...]
Bidvest 3663 joins VAT Club Jacques Borel
Leading UK foodservice provider, Bidvest 3663, has become the first major foodservice distributor to join the VAT Club Jacques Borel. Bidvest 3663 provides an extensive range of leading brands and high quality, award-winning own brand products to the hospitality industry, across the public and private sectors. From food and beverages to non-food and industrial catering … [Read more...]