Exclusive Demos polling for Character and Moderation: Alcohol paper has found health and money-conscious. Millennials are shunning alcohol at unprecedented levels: 19 per cent of 16-24s don’t drink, and 66 per cent don’t feel alcohol is important to their social lives 41 per cent of Gen-Y drinkers think alcohol is less important to their own social life than to their … [Read more...]
America’s No.1 hard cider is coming to the UK
Angry Orchard was first introduced in the US in 2011, and its Crisp Apple style (5% abv) soon became the country’s number one hard cider. It arrives in the UK this autumn and is expected to capitalise on the surge in the popularity of cider, with UK cider sales now worth more than £3 billion. Shepherd Neame is the exclusive importer. A combination of French bittersweet and … [Read more...]
Winners and losers from the National Living Wage
Numis has been examining the consequences of the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) and as a consequence is altering its forecasts across most of the managed pub and restaurant sector. The new NLW is set at £7.20 in April 2016 against a National Minimum Wage (NMW) which is currently at £6.50, rising to £6.70 in October 2015. Numis has downgraded 2017E earnings … [Read more...]
Gerry O’Brien celebrates 30 years at The Churchill Arms
The legendary Gerry O'Brien has celebrated 30 years as manager of The Churchill Arms, Kensington – one of London’s most famous pubs, and a firm favourite on tourist lists - with a street party for all his long serving customers, friends and family. There was also a special visit from Griffin and Pride, the Fuller’s dray horses. Customers from all over the world During his … [Read more...]
A look inside the ‘new’ Lanesborough
After a year and a half of transformation, The Lanesborough Hotel has re-opened, unveiling new designs by world-renowned interior design studio, Alberto Pinto, and featuring the height of British craftsmanship. Regaining its position as London’s finest residence, The Lanesborough aims to stand as one of Oetker Collection’s ‘Masterpieces’. The refurbishment extends to all … [Read more...]