Cool Weather Pushes Drinks Sales Down 10% But Wine Shines
Drinks sales in Britain’s On Premise have fallen year-on-year for the fourth week in a row despite another good performance from the wine category. CGA…
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Hospitality Groups Beat Mixed Weather And Inflation With 3.6% Growth
Britain’s leading hospitality groups achieved year-on-year sales growth of 3.6% in May 2024 despite disappointing weather in many parts of Britain, the latest CGA RSM…
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Labour Plan For High Streets Right To Focus On Saving Great British Pub
The Labour Party’s plan for high streets commits to replacing the business rates system, cutting energy bills and giving communities the ‘right to buy’ community…
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32 Independent Venues Shut Weekly In 2023-2024, As Political Parties Accused Of Turning Back On Youth And Culture
The upcoming general election on July 4th has once again revealed a distressing lack of commitment from major political parties towards our younger generation and…
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Footie And Father’s Day Boost The UK On Trade
Over the weekend the Euros and Father’s Day celebrations provided a significant boost to beer and cider sales, yet again showcasing the critical role of…
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Politicians Urged To Guarantee A Full Measure On 200th Anniversary Of The Great British Pint
Pubgoers’ group CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) is calling on political parties to give their backing to a change in the law to guarantee drinkers…
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Drinks Sales Feel The Chill In Early June
Low temperatures are holding down drinks sales in June, CGA by NIQ’s Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Average sales in managed venues in the seven days…
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England Euros Victory Worth£800M to Nations Pubs
Pubs and bars could be set for an almost billion pound boost, if the Three Lions are victorious this summer. As the tournament kicks off,…
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Almost 20 Million Extra Pints Expected To Be Enjoyed During The Euros
On the eve of the European Championships kicking off tonight, Friday 14 June with Germany versus Scotland (with Serbia versus England two days later on…
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Have A Pint This National Beer Day To Support The Humble Bumblebee, Pubgoers Urged
Brits are being urged to ‘enjoy a beverage for bees’ this National Beer Day (June 15th) after a nationwide pub chain pledged to donate 20p…
Read more...Fullers Reveal an “Excellent Year of Progress”
Fuller, Smith & Turner has reported an ‘excellent’ year increasing earnings against a backdrop of elevated cost pressures. The pub & hospitality group, which operates…
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Retail And Hospitality Sectors To See £302.5m Boost From England’s First Match At Euro 2024
Retailers and hospitality venues across the UK will benefit from England’s first Group Stage match against Serbia at Euro 2024 on Sunday 16th June, as…
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Night Time Industries Association Urges Political Parties To Prioritise Night Time Economy
The Night Time Industries Association (NTIA) is calling on all Political Parties to recognise the vital importance of the Night Time Economy (NTE) by implementing…
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Greene King Pub Partners Opens Fourth Nest Pub
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise business unit of Greene King, has opened its fourth Nest Pub. The Friar on St Christopher…
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Research Explores Measures To Reduce Alcohol Harms Without Impacting Pubs And Restaurants
Higher prices in shops and tighter restrictions on online alcohol sales could help to reduce rising alcohol harms whilst minimising impact on hospitality businesses, according…
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