All Pubs articles – Page 14
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Analysis & InsightPub dinners down as older consumers stay away
The number of consumers visiting pubs for dinner declined in 2019 as the older demographic visited less, new research by the NPD Pub Tracker has revealed.
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NewsYummy Pubs sells The Clarence
Yummy Pub Co has sold its in Stoke Newington pub The Clarence as it concentrates on building a freehold estate. Pub operator Robert Webster, who owns Charles Wells leased business in London the Anchor and Hope, and has interests in The Canton Arms, and the Magdalen Arms in Oxford, has ...
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Analysis & InsightRum to follow gin upward trajectory
Rum sales rose 7% year on year in 2019, contributing to a 6.2% rise in sales across the spirits category, new research from CGA has found.
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NewsShep Neame: ‘We had to challenge ourselves to survive’
Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame has spoken of his family brewery’s transition from “male, stale and clunky” brand, to modern and metropolitan pub operator.
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Analysis & InsightPremiumisation continues to disrupt drinks market
Super-premiumisation continued to disrupt the on-trade in 2019 as a resurgence in mainstream brands further polarised the drinks market, CGA analysis has revealed.
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NewsShare of visits and average spend up at leading pub brands
The total share of pub visits and average spend increased at every day part in Q4 2019, MCA’s Pub Brand Monitor reveals.
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NewsAndy Scott’s REL Capital withdraws interest in pub sector
REL Capital, the turnaround specialist led by Andy Scott, has withdrawn its interests in the pub sector, after a short-lived re-entry into the market with two Chelsea pubs, MCA understands.
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NewsSt Austell continues to diversify with two new hotels
St Austell Brewery has acquired two hotels in Devon, as it continues its strategy of diversifying its portfolio.
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Bagnall joins Barkby
The Barkby Group has appointed Rupert Bagnall as the operations director of its Barkby Hospitality division.
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NewsRates relief reaction: 'This is fantastic news for pubs'
Leading trade bodies have welcomed the Government’s announcement of business rates relief for pubs, and commitment to wider reform, has been welcomed.
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NewsInn Collection acquires The Black Swan in Helmsley
The Inn Collection Group has made its second acquisition of the year with the purchase of landmark Yorkshire coaching inn, The Black Swan in Helmsley.
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NewsMarston’s: lfls up 1% amid weak food sales
Marston’s has reported like-for-like sales up 1% for the 16-weeks to 18 January 2020, reflecting growth in drinks offset by weaker food sales.
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NewsDaniel Thwaites acquires pair of Lancashire pubs
Daniel Thwaites, the Lancashire based brewer and pub operator, has acquired two pubs in Lancashire - the Pendle Inn in Barley, and the Hare and Hounds in Foulridge.
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NewsPunch buys package of seven pubs from Heartstone Inns
Punch has completed the acquisition of seven pubs from Heartstone Inns.
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NewsHawthorn Leisure: ‘Plenty more opportunities in pub sector’
Hawthorn Leisure CEO Mark Davies has told MCA he believes there will be plenty more opportunities for acquisitions in the pub market following the bumper M&A year of 2019.
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NewsOakman Inns refinances debt with Cynergy Bank
Oakman Inns & Restaurants has partially refinanced its secured debt on The White Hart in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and The Royal Foresters in Ascot, Berkshire through an £11m loan from Cynergy Bank.
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NewsBarkby acquires Huntington site
Premium gastropub operator The Barkby Group has acquired a new site in Huntington, Cambridgeshire.
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NewsGreene King: vegan dishes up 265% yoy
Greene King has reported total sales of vegan dishes were up 265% year-on-year.
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NewsFreehold pub prices hit record high
The average freehold pub price has grown 32% in the last year to a record £589,262, a Fleurets’ survey reveals.
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NewsBrewDog opens alcohol-free beer bar
BrewDog is launching what it claims is the world’s first alcohol-free beer bar to coincide with Dry January.