London-based bar and restaurant group The Columbo Group has announced the purchase of two of East London’s most renowned venues: The Cat and Mutton on Broadway Market, and Bar Music Hall (the former Brick Lane Music Hall) on Curtain Road. These latest acquisitions bring their growing portfolio of restaurants, bars, clubs and live music venues in the capital to eight. In … [Read more...]
Greene King trading strongly, confident outlook
Greene King has released its Interim Management Statement for the 36 weeks to 05 January 2014 showing Retail like-for-like (LFL) sales up 5.0% in the last six weeks and 3.8% year-to-date; average EBITDA per pub in Pub Partners up 5.6%; strong growth in Brewing & Brands; core own-brewed volume up 5.8%. Rooney Anand, chief executive officer, commented: Festive trading … [Read more...]
Morrison Bowmore acquires the Harbour Inn, Islay
Morrison Bowmore Distillers have taken ownership of The Harbour Inn on the beautiful whisky island of Islay. The award-winning hotel and restaurant boasts seven en suite bedrooms and is a popular destination for both visitors and island residents alike. Recently refurbished, this old whitewashed inn by the harbour has been brought up-to-date with stylish bedrooms and a … [Read more...]
Coke Zero aims to become an icon with epic new ‘Just Add Zero’ campaign
Coca‑Cola is set to re-launch its zero sugar and zero calorie drink, Coke Zero, nine years after first launching in the UK in 2006. “Just Add Zero”, which launches next week, is the new integrated marketing campaign that will put the brand on TV and to the top of the agenda in 2014. The campaign is designed to establish Coca‑Cola as an icon to a new generation, with an … [Read more...]
NatWest/RBS £250m interest free fund for businesses affected by storms
NatWest and RBS have launched a £250m UK Storm Business Fund to provide short term, interest free financing to speed recovery for businesses affected by recent floods and gales. Loans can cover the cost of repairs and replacement stock to help businesses return to normal trading. Interest-free loans* will be provided for 3 months giving businesses the breathing space they need … [Read more...]