Urban Pubs & Bars Announce Acquisition Of The Herne Tavern In East Dulwich
London pub and dining group Urban Pubs & Bars has announced its latest pub acquisitions across the capital. The Herne in East Dulwich is an…
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Hospitality Costs Rise Sharply, As Sector Unites Behind Rates Reform
A new survey has revealed how almost every hospitality business has seen steep increases in wages and food costs. Year-on-year, 95% of hospitality businesses have…
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Heartwood Collection Acquires The George & Dragon, Marlow And The Red Lion, Stratford Upon Avon
Heartwood Collection, the award-winning hospitality group, has acquired the following sites from Whitbread Plc: The George & Dragon, Marlow The Red Lion, Stratford upon Avon…
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Total Drinks Sales Up 7% as Heatwave Hits the Country
Last week’s hot weather brought a 7% uplift in total drink sales, as consumers flocked to beer gardens across the UK – helping the channel…
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Win A Keg Of Beer Every Month For A Year
Ross Kemp is offering one lucky licensee the chance to win a year of free stock, as part of his partnership with HEINEKEN SmartDispense® With…
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Croeso Pubs Opens Its Newest Acquisition, The Bear’s Head In Penarth
Croeso Pubs Ltd has officially opened The Bear’s Head in Penarth with a little help from former rugby star turned Fab Four coffee connoisseur Lee…
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Fuller’s Acquires Lovely Pubs
Fuller, Smith & Turner has purchased Lovely Pubs – a collection of seven stunning pubs in Warwickshire for a total consideration of £22.5 million. These…
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July Card Spending Falls but Pubs, Bars & Clubs Record Sales Uplift
Consumer card spending fell -0.3 per cent year-on-year in July – a slight improvement on June (-0.6 per cent) but noticeably lower than the latest…
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Euros Hangover Pushes Drinks Sales Down Year-On-Year
Last week’s drinks sales fell 6% below the same period in 2023 as some consumers tightened their spending after enjoying the Euro 2024 tournament in…
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Be At One Announce Second Liverpool Opening
Cocktail bar brand Be at One has announced the launch of its second site in Liverpool, situated on North John Street, set to open today,…
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Independent Breweries Call On Government To Confirm Review Of Alcohol Duty System One Year On
Independent breweries are today calling on the Labour Government to confirm that the new Alcohol Duty System will be reviewed after three years, as research…
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Owners Ordered to Restore 300 Year Old London Pub
Image Credit: Ewan Munro, China Hall, Surrey Quays, SE16 via Flcikr (https://www.flickr.com/photos/55935853@N00/2843480271) A historic London pub which had fallen into a state of disrepair by…
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Euros and Sunshine Heat Up Drinks Sales 14%
The Euro 2024 final and some long overdue warm weather gave drinks sales a 14% boost in Britain’s pubs, bars and restaurants last week. The…
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Punch Pubs & Co Acquires The White Swan, Market Rasen
Punch Pubs & Co has added to its growing portfolio with the acquisition of The White Swan in Market Rasen. The traditional town pub, set…
Read more...Summer Of Sport And New Investments Boost Young’s Sales & Revenue
Young’s has announced an increase in revenue of 26% since the beginning of the new financial year thanks to a boost from the UK’s summer…
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