These days it’s hard to get away from booze - you can’t even go to the cinema without being offered a glass of wine, but there are many who actively need to keep away from temptation, or at times simply aren’t looking to drink alcohol. But where to go? The right concept could attract a significant market. Catherine Salway, former Virgin marketing chief, believes she has the … [Read more...]
ALMR membership races to all time high!
The ALMR, the leading trade body for licensed hospitality, has seen its membership increase by 35% over last year, with an influx of 62 new members in the first half of this year including CG Restaurants, Fabric, Grand Union Bars, Lovely Pubs, The Luminar Group and Ministry of Sound. The recruitment of these new members reinforces the vibrancy and diversity of licensed … [Read more...]
Hotels are missing a trick: over 80% of women are thirsty for cocktails during their stay
New research has revealed the hotel and catering industry could be missing out on a huge opportunity amongst female customers who are thirsty for more drinks choices – namely cocktails. In the Onepoll survey of 2000 women aged 18 and over across the UK commissioned by UK drinks brand Nuba Cocktails, 83% of women aged 25-44 said they would purchase a cocktail in a hotel if … [Read more...]
British pubs raising £100 million and more for charity
CAMRA, the Campaign for Real Ale, in association with PubAid, has launched ‘Pubs & Charity’ month and announced new research that shows British pubs raised more than £106 million in the last year for different charities. This is an average of £2,742 per pub. In a study conducted by CGA on behalf of CAMRA and PubAid, results showed that 85% of pubs were actively raising … [Read more...]
Spirit launches Great British Sports Menu for leased pubs
Spirit Leased is rolling out a food menu package to its leased pubs which operate under the category Great British Sports Locals. The menu has been trialled in 17 pubs over the last four months and has shown significant increases in food and drinks sales. Licensees benefit from a circa 60% margin on food due to Spirit’s purchasing and free waste collection on food, … [Read more...]