Wetherspoons Reports Solid Sales Growth Amid Rising Costs
JD Wetherspoon has shared a trading update revealing a 5.1% increase in like-for-like sales for the 25 weeks ending 19 January 2025. Sales during the…
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Colliers Forecast Further Carnage on the High Street –As Rates Set to Rise
Thousands of Businesses Face 140% rises in Rates Bills when Government Policy to Reduce Reliefs Takes Effect in April “The Labour Government’s business rates policies…
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Carlsberg Group Completes Acquisition Of Britvic PLC
The Carlsberg Group (“Carlsberg”) has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Carlsberg UK Holdings Limited has completed the acquisition of international soft drinks business Britvic…
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Plan Ahead for 2025 at The Source Trade Show
If you’re in hospitality, catering, or food retail, start 2025 off on the right foot by attending The Source trade show on Tuesday 4th February…
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Beer Group Chair Visits Gower Brewery
Soaring costs, the impact of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions and the urgent need for business rates reform in Wales were key issues discussed…
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Hospitality Drives November Economic Growth
The UK economy experienced a slight return to growth in November, marking the first increase in three months. However, the 0.1% rise fell short of…
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BII Licensee of the Year Launches for 2025
The BII has announced that entries are now open for the 2025 BII Licensee of the Year award (LOYA). The brilliant people at the heart…
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KP Snacks Launches Tyrrells Furrows Beef Brisket & Black Peppercorn In OOH Channel
KP Snacks today announces the expansion of its Tyrrells Furrows range in the Out of Home channel with the launch of a brand new Beef Brisket…
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Haven Announces Expansion of Exclusive JD Wetherspoon Partnership With Four New On-Site Pubs
Haven, the UK’s leading holiday park operator, has announced the expansion of its partnership with JD Wetherspoon with four new on-site pubs. This builds on…
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Happy Christmas For Drinks Sales After Late Surge
A flurry of drinks sales over Christmas and New Year helped On Premise operators and suppliers end 2024 with a fortnight of strong real-terms growth….
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The New World Trading Company Reports Growth and Announces Future Plans
Pub and restaurant group The New World Trading Company (NWTC), supported by Graphite Capital, has reported a 5.5% growth in like-for-like sales during the festive…
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Greene King Plans for £40m Brewery Approved
A major milestone has been reached for a £40 million brewery development in Bury St Edmunds, as local authorities have officially approved the project. The…
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Licensees of Cambridge’s Famous Portland Arms Pub Celebrate 20 Year Anniversary
Greene King Pub Partners, the leased, tenanted and franchise division of Greene King, has celebrated the 20th anniversary of one of its Partners. Steve and…
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Pub Numbers Increase Across Towns & Cities Study Reveals
Despite the downward trend in the number of UK pubs, a new study from SumUp, a provider of POS systems, has identified the UK cities…
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Cost of Employing Workers to Hit Record High in 2025
This year will be the most expensive on record for businesses who employ workers on the minimum wage, according to new analysis. Research by the…
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