Peach reports brisk trading over the last two months. The Oxfordshire based pub company continues to trade with good like-for-likes, as it has done every year in its 12 year history, hitting 2% above the trade norms in April and May 2014. New finance director, Joe Garthwaite Peach also continues to put people as well as great hospitality and systems at the top of its … [Read more...]
Greene King: where next with strategy?
As a market leader, Greene King’s financial announcements are always carefully examined, not just for current performance, but also for progress against their announced strategic plan, and for indications of future strategy. As part of Greene King’s preliminary results announcement last week, chief executive officer Rooney Anand provided a Strategy Update which will be of … [Read more...]
Amber Rose re-opens creating 30 jobs
One of Edinburgh’s much loved pubs, the Amber Rose has re-opened to the delight of its customers after nine months closure. The pub was forced to close after the building was damaged following a fire in TGI Fridays above. After extensive refurbishment of the building and the interior of the pub, the Amber Rose has created 30 jobs, four of which will be returning … [Read more...]
World Cup helps pub drink sales – but not eating-out
Britain’s managed pub and restaurant groups saw collective like-for-like sales grow just 0.4% in June. While the World Cup helped push up trade in drink-led pubs, branded restaurants reported flat sales and pub restaurants saw a sales dip compared to the same month last year, according to latest data from the Coffer Peach Business Tracker. World Cup ‘did little for the … [Read more...]
Dusk ‘til Dawn: nominations close this Wednesday
With nominations for this year’s Late Night Awards closing this Wednesday, the ALMR is reminding both members and non-members to hurry to recognise the best in the late-night sector. Over 60 nominations across six categories have already been made and the 2014 Late Night Awards looks set to be the fiercest and most competitive yet, with the winners to be announced at the … [Read more...]