As the pubco legislation reaches a critical stage in Parliament, new research shows that recent pub closure figures in the leased/tenanted sector are five per week, much lower than previously thought, and show that statutory intervention that would damage the pub trade and risk a return to far higher closure rates is not needed, says the BBPA. The figures, which cover the … [Read more...]
Enterprise Inns: continuing operational improvement
Enterprise Inns plc, the operator of leased and tenanted pubs in the UK, has announced its results for the year ended 30 September 2014, with CEO Simon Townsend commenting on: “We are pleased to report like-for-like net income growth for the full year with each quarter delivering improvements on the prior year. This represents significant progress and has been achieved through … [Read more...]
Flying Butler has West London covered with four new locations
Flying Butler is delighted to announce the addition of four new apartment locations in West London, offering newly refurbished contemporary accommodation in prime residential areas. The new 1,2 and 3-bedroom apartments are in West Kensington, West Brompton, Barons Court and Fulham Riverside. The high-spec features include solid wood parquet flooring, traditional fireplaces … [Read more...]
New awards to celebrate the best in Beer Marketing
A new set of awards has been launched to recognise the very best in beer marketing. The brainchild of beer writer, Pete Brown alongside industry marketeers, Jo Miller and James Cuthbertson, the Beer Marketing Awards will celebrate the marketeers and creative teams behind the brands. The awards are open to all brewers with a presence and focus in the UK. The awards will … [Read more...]
Back to basics for The Miller Howe
The Miller Howe Café, based in the pretty Lakeland village of Grasmere, has re-launched with a new vision for the future. Taking its product ‘back to basics’ is the concept formulated by businessman Ian Dutton who has owned the café for almost a decade and is keen to create a more nostalgic appeal to traditional food and service. Having just undergone a complete … [Read more...]