Scotland’s largest independent brewery and pioneer of the UK craft beer scene, BrewDog is hosting its second annual nationwide craft beer festival on Saturday 25 October, unveiling 16 unique collaboration brews made with the UK’s best craft beer breweries. Following its successful launch in 2013, this year’s ‘CollabFest’ will be bigger and better, showcasing the most … [Read more...]
Whitbread reports underlying profit up 18.5% pre-tax
Whitbread has reported sparkling results for the six months to 28 August 2014, with underlying profit up 18.5% before tax, and strong momentum, but demanding comparatives looming in the fourth quarter due to the benign weather last year. Andy Harrison, Chief Executive, commented: "This is a very good set of first half results with total sales growing by 13.0%, driving an … [Read more...]
Broadgate signs up Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak
Broadgate signs up Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak Broadgate City of London has signed up seasonal specialists Peppermint Bars, Sourced Market and Smokestak to deliver a brand new luxury pop-up bar, canteen and smokehouse at Broadgate Ice Rink. From 17 November 2014 to 26 February 2015, Broadgate’s Exchange Square will once again become home to London’s … [Read more...]
Late night tubes to benefit hospitality
From autumn 2015, Londoners and visitors to the capital will be able to travel on the Jubilee, Victoria and most of the Piccadilly, Central and Northern tube lines at any hour of the night on Fridays and Saturdays. The Night Tube network will support London's vibrant night-time economy and boost businesses, jobs and leisure opportunities. The ALMR has welcomed this … [Read more...]
SUSTAIN Partnership – brewers to deliver major savings on packaging waste
Two British brewers have already signed up to a new partnership initiative supported by the BBPA which will dramatically cut the cost of packaging waste, the BBPA has announced. Wells & Youngs and Hook Norton have joined the scheme and other BBPA members are expected to follow shortly. 17% cost reduction The new scheme was introduced to BBPA members at a well-attended … [Read more...]