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Molson Coors backs Caffrey's with £1m ad campaign

molson coors logoMolson Coors is to back its Irish ale brand Caffrey's with a £1m advertising campaign, designed to refresh the brand's image under the tagline "Redefining Smooth". The print ads will appear during April and May in the Times, the Sun, GQ, NME and Esquire, and will aim to recruit a "lost generation" of smooth ale drinkers.
Posted: 12 April 2012 | 11:37

What to consider before taking on a pub – Kevin Georgel’s tips

Kevin GeorgelTop tips from Admiral Taverns managing director Kevin Georgel: If you are entering a property deal, whether it's an outright freehold purchase or a lease or a tenancy, take advice from a property expert. Have any legal agreement reviewed by a lawyer. Go and talk to the best operators in your area.
Posted: 12 April 2012 | 11:02

Punch Taverns reports 20% drop in first-half profits

Punch Taverns logoPunch Taverns reported a 20% drop in first-half profits as consumers continue to cut their spend. The pub group, which operates about 5,000 pubs, saw profits in the 28 weeks to 3 March 2012 fall by £8m from £41m last year to £33m, as like-for-like net income in its core estate dipped 2.1%.
Posted: 12 April 2012 | 09:44

In this week's Caterer and Hotelkeeper magazine...

caterer 130412Young Guns – How Jonray and Peter Sanchez-Iglesias have been pushing culinary boundaries at Casamia; The Diamond Dividend – Can the Queen's Diamond Jubilee add sparkle to your hospitality business?
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 16:56

BHA warns operators to consult security guidelines as they get ready for London 2012

preparing for 2012The British Hospitality Association (BHA) has urged its members to consult security guidelines in preparation for the London 2012 Olympics. Operators that haven't yet implemented security plans should use the BHA's toolkit in order to do so, the trade body advised.
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 12:58

Words from the Wise – Tom Cummings

Tom CummingsTom Cummings, field sales executive, Upnorth Group, shares his business secrets
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 11:39

Half of hospitality and leisure firms are feeling positive for business prospects in 2012

Baker Tilly logoHospitality and leisure firms have expressed mixed feelings about their business prospects for the year ahead, according to the Outlook 2012 survey by accountancy firm Baker Tilly. Around half (49%) said they were feeling positive, but an almost equal number (47%) were unsure about their future.
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 10:50

Beer taxation is punitive

Tom Davies, BrakspearTom Davies, Brakspear chief executive, says that current levels of beer tax are disastrous and calls for campaigns to force a debate in Parliament
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 10:39

Businesses are missing out on easy ways to save on energy bills

Gas burnerNearly half (47%) of all businesses are overlooking simple opportunities to save thousands on their energy bills, despite more than two-thirds (68%) prioritising operational efficiencies in 2012, according to new research by British Gas.
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 10:15

Property focus – Breaking into the pub trade

Property focus pubAre you thinking of breaking into the pub trade but feeling confused about the different options available to you? Whether you're seeking total autonomy or are in need of a bit of a helping hand, there's something for everyone in today's market, as Elly Earls reports
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 10:08

Alcohol gets a health kick

Stephen McGowanThe Scottish licensed trade is under more scrutiny than during the draconian early 20th century - and the same could hit England, says Stephen McGowan
Posted: 11 April 2012 | 10:08

Beer Academy appoints Nigel Sadler to board

Beer Academy logoThe Beer Academy has appointed Nigel Sadler, operations and commercial manager at Essex-based brewery Wibblers Brewery, to its board. The academy, an educational body designed to help people understand beer, runs a range of courses and qualifications.
Posted: 10 April 2012 | 10:44

Loungers secures £16m investment from Piper

Alex ReilleyPrivate equity firm Piper has made a £16m investment in cafe-bar chain Loungers. Loungers, which was founded in 2002 in Bristol by Alex Reilley, Jake Bishop and Dave Reid and now has over 20 Lounges from Plymouth to Birmingham, will use the investment to fund its plans to open 50 more outlets over the next three to five years.
Posted: 10 April 2012 | 10:17

How to... improve communication

how to communicationDo you speak English?" must be the most common question asked at hotel front desks, restaurants and cafés all over the world. When you consider that hundreds of millions of people speak English, it's no wonder that it's the first language which people turn to.
Posted: 05 April 2012 | 17:23

Wake-up call – Can employees automatically take this year's extra bank holiday?

5 JuneWith an additional bank holiday this year for the Diamond Jubilee, are you duty bound to offer staff an extra day off? Philippa O'Malley explains what employees are entitled to
Posted: 05 April 2012 | 17:23

Better Business – The Beckford Inn, Tewkesbury

The Beckford InnWhen Anthony and Jane Mears bought the Beckford Inn on the edge of the Cotswolds, it was in receivership, with no clear identity. They soon built a reputation as a quality food-led pub with reasonable prices. Aaron Morby reports
Posted: 05 April 2012 | 16:57

Menuwatch – the Crooked Well

Crooked WellIt says something about the split personality of an area like London's Camberwell that an ailing back-street boozer could be transformed within a matter of months into a thriving neighbourhood pub and restaurant. Neil Gerrard reports
Posted: 05 April 2012 | 16:05

Induction – 10 years on

InductionTen years after induction was hailed as the energy efficient answer for fuel-hungry kitchens, Diane Lane reports on whether it has come of age
Posted: 04 April 2012 | 16:29

How to... create the perfect web presence

how to web presencePerhaps more than any other sector, the hospitality industry needs to have a strong online presence. With search engines, online business maps and recommendation sites all able to push custom your way, not making the most of a website could leave you vulnerable to competitors.
Posted: 04 April 2012 | 16:08

Searcys appoints Christian Rose managing director of retail

Searcys Champagne One New ChangeHigh-end caterer Searcys has appointed Christian Rose as managing director of retail as the company looks to grow this arm of the business. Rose will be responsible for driving forward a number of new bar and brasserie style concepts that are currently in development, as well as expanding the existing Champagne bar offer.
Posted: 04 April 2012 | 10:14

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