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Beer sales hold up well in an otherwise flat market
Operators and suppliers generated marginal growth in the second half of May following wetter weather, CGA by NIQ’s latest Daily Drinks Tracker shows. Sales in the week to 24...
Better weather lifts consumer spending
Accommodation and food services saw a monthly uplift of 0.3%, and a 0.5% increase over the last three months, according to new GDP figures. These compare well to the overall...
Fuller’s reports impressive share earnings
Pub company Fuller's saw like-for-like drinks sales increase by 5.3% in the 52 weeks to 29th March. Some £28m was invested in the company's estate. Revenue was up 4.8% to...
‘Ambitious and sustainable’ growth for Keystone
Keystone Brewing Group has announced a £2 million investment into the business, to support the next phase of its growth — following a period of rapid expansion. This has...
New costs ‘jeopardise the evolution of the night time economy’
Britain’s late-night licensed premises have held steady in the last 12 months, but stability is now under severe threat from a wave of extra operating costs. That's the...
Business briefing: The benefits of good transport links
Improvements to regional transport can benefit tourism, employment and local economies, according to UKHospitality. “This is significant investment in regional transport and...
A local snack to accompany a Kentish pint
Kent Crisps are now available in selected Shepherd Neame pubs and hotels throughout Kent, London, and across the South East. Shepherd Neame executive chef Ellina Smith...
Bohem Brewery takes on Battersea pub
London’s Bohem Brewery is bringing its Czech-style beers south of the Thames with the opening of its third venue, the Queen’s Arms in Battersea. Bohem took on the pub’s...