Stonegate Pub Company has announced that Toby Smith, the Chief Executive Officer, has informed the Board of his intention to leave the Company as soon as a suitable successor can be appointed. He joined Stonegate in June 2011 following the acquisition of the Town and City Pub Company which he had led since 2008, and has been instrumental in growing Stonegate into the UK’s … [Read more...]
BBPA’s ‘Pub Story’ points to huge tax and regulation bill facing pubs
Local pubs face an astonishing annual bill from the Government of over £122,000 each, according to new figures published by the British Beer & Pub Association. The figures feature in a new publication, ‘The Pub Story’, published 5 March by the BBPA (see here). £33,000 beer/alcohol duties + £12,500 business rates Beer and other alcohol duties land a typical pub with an … [Read more...]
Inventive Leisure unveils new operating name
Having reinforced the businesses position as the UK’s leading premier bar operator, and following the continued success of its £10 million pound investment in its Evolution programme for the Revolution brand, Inventive Leisure has that it will be changing its name to ‘The New Inventive Bar Company.’ The new name is designed to better reflect the high end transformation of … [Read more...]
ABK6 VSOP wins at World Drink Awards
ABK6 VSOP Grand Cru has been awarded The World’s Best Cognac 2014 at The World Drinks Awards - an impressive achievement for such a young Single Estate Cognac brand. Launched by Francis Abécassis in 2006 to appeal to a younger audience than traditional cognacs, ABK6 VSOP Grand Cru is an outstanding VSOP Cognac. Gold in colour, the nose is complex with stewed fruit and … [Read more...]
Greene King to recruit 2,000+ apprentices in next 12 months
Greene King has pledged to recruit over 2,000 apprentices to follow a new and improved career path, which now includes advanced management qualifications that provide a clear route from team member roles right through to managing a business, and enhanced kitchen skills qualifications. Developed in partnership with Charnwood Training Group, a specialist training provider to the … [Read more...]