Peach is kicking off its next growth phase by announcing the search for a new financial director to help manage expansion over the next two years and continue building the business. The move comes at a time of buoyant growth for the independently owned pub company which is set to hit £23 million turnover and add two new pubs by the end of 2014. “We’re looking for a director … [Read more...]
Historic Six Bells on market
The freehold of the Six Bells, 2010 Camra Best Hertfordshire Pub, is on the market through leisure property specialists Fleurets from an asking price of £1,300,000. Current owners Patrick and Jo Remmington, who took occupation of the pub in 2005, confess “With its five Centuries of activity and its picturesque location, the Six Bells is proudly part of our British heritage and … [Read more...]
Tim Martin attacks pubco leadership
Tim Martin, founder of J D Wetherspoon, has come out fighting for the Jacques Borel campaign for VAT equality with supermarkets, expressing strong criticism of many UK pub companies and their records. He argues that pubco directors who have failed to support the Jacques Borel VAT Club ‘deserve to be taken to task for their poor commercial judgement and appalling track records’ … [Read more...]
Sky Sports offers more with Top-14 French Rugby
Sky Sports will offer customers even more top class rugby union from next season, after securing a five-year agreement to show France’s TOP-14 exclusively live. From August 2014, Sky Business customers can enjoy over 55 live matches a season from French rugby’s leading competition, featuring stars from 28 different nations including Jonny Sexton, Jamie Roberts, Sitiveni … [Read more...]
All Bar One for O2 Greenwich and Buckingham Gate, Victoria
Mitchells & Butlers is set to open two All Bar One venues in London this summer: Buckingham Gate, Victoria will launch in June, followed by one of the largest sites for the brand at The O2, Greenwich in July. This will increase the group’s portfolio to 49 sites. The 380 square metre, 200 cover bar at the Land Securities office and retail space at 62 Buckingham Gate, will … [Read more...]