Ei Publican Partnerships, the UK’s leading leased and tenanted pub business and part of Ei Group, has launched a major nationwide campaign urging consumers to celebrate their love for pubs, with the goal of driving footfall and sales in the coming weeks. Ahead of Valentine’s Day and key trading occasions such as Mother’s Day and St Patrick’s Day, the Love Your Pub campaign … [Read more...]
Scottish Beer & Pub Association respond to Neil Bibby’s Tied Pubs Bill
Responding to the press release by Scottish Labour, the Scottish Beer and Pub Association have called for a rethink on the proposals saying if successful, it would cost jobs, investment and opportunities, while punishing tied-pubs with an expensive levy to meet the costs of the proposal. SBPA Chief Executive Brigid Simmonds comments: “This proposed bill seeks to replicate … [Read more...]
AGM trading update for the 18 weeks to 3 February 2018
Ei Group plc (EIG or Group), the largest owner and operator of pubs in the UK, today publishes its scheduled trading update for the 18 weeks to 3 February 2018. This update coincides with the Annual General Meeting of EIG which will be held at 11.00am today at its registered office. Publican Partnerships We have made a steady start to the financial year with our leased … [Read more...]
On trade beer sales drop underlines need for business rates reform
Commenting on the publication of beer sales figures today, ALMR CEO Kate Nicholls said: “The beer sales upturn reflects Government having listened to the united industry that lobbied on beer duty. However, the continued downturn of beer sale in pubs only emphasises the urgent need for Government action to address the other prong of our campaigning – business rates. “The … [Read more...]
Beer sales rise at the end of 2017 – Chancellor’s duty freeze a timely boost to sales, says BBPA
Sales of British beer rose by 0.7 per cent in 2017, with a positive end to the year supported with a welcome freeze in beer duty in the November Budget. This increase in sales means that fifty-five million more pints of beer were sold in 2017, compared with the previous year. Whilst there has been an increase in overall beer sales, sales in pubs and bars still fell by 2.4 … [Read more...]