Fuller’s delivers on all fronts Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported comprehensively on the 26 weeks ended 29 September 2012, a period that indicates continuing growth, progress and performance. Financial Performance • Revenue up 8% to £137.9 million (2011: £128.2 million) • Adjusted profit before tax up 4% to £17.1 million (2011: £16.5 … [Read more...]
Employee-Owner contracts: a realistic proposition?
On 8 October 2012, George Osborne announced plans for a new employee-owner employment contract. The proposals are stated to better engage employees, who would be more closely linked with the success of the company they work for. The consultation closed on 8 November 2012 and the new contract is expected to be available for employers to use from April 2013. The … [Read more...]
Nicholson’s Pubs Christmas Ales bring good cheer
Nicholson’s Pubs will be celebrating the festive season with its own specially developed and produced selection of seven exclusive Christmas Ales in collaboration with some of the UK’s key top brewers, which were launched at a special ‘tasting’ hosted by British Craft Guild of Beer Writers member and author Melissa Cole last week. Moreover, each beer was introduced by one of … [Read more...]
Attracting younger drinkers: TCG’s cask campaign
Managed operator TCG saw a stronger than anticipated uplift in cask ale volumes in its young persons’ bars and pubs during October, when it ran its third ‘Proud of Our Ale’ campaign to boost the profile of ales across its estate. Younger customer base Volumes increased by an average of 25% during the month-long promotion in the 53 participating TCG sites, which included a … [Read more...]
Beer serves Europe
Tackling the debate over the role of beer in sports sponsorships, The Brewers of Europe’s annual gala highlighted the responsible role that Europe’s more than 3,500 brewers play in supporting grassroots and professional sports. The ‘Beer Serves Europe’ event took place in Brussels as EU leaders across the city discussed how to stimulate growth while slashing public finances. … [Read more...]