Ale and Beer

Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Growth Playbook Starts With Its Checkbook

In its pursuit of SABMiller, Anheuser-Busch InBev seems to be following a familiar strategy of countering falling market share with big acquisitions.

Source:Anheuser-Busch InBev’s Growth Playbook Starts With Its Checkbook

Nudging a Huge Beer Deal Down a Long Road

Anheuser-Busch InBev can pressure SABMiller, but it desperately wants to avoid making a hostile takeover given the antitrust issues.

Source:Nudging a Huge Beer Deal Down a Long Road

Carlsberg UK CEO steps down

Carlsberg UK chief executive James Lousada has left the company with immediate effect.

Source:Carlsberg UK CEO steps down

Mark Sargeant sets sights on 10+ Kent pubs

Mark Sargeant has set his sights on running a group of new pubs across Kent.

Source:Mark Sargeant sets sights on 10+ Kent pubs

Stonegate places London pubs on market

Stonegate Pub Company has confirmed it has placed a package of four central London freehold pub from its recently acquired TCG estate on the market – as part of a sale and leaseback process.

Source:Stonegate places London pubs on market

Demolition warning for pubs neglecting fire safety responsibilities

Licensees have been warned not to neglect their fire safety responsibilities, or risk heavy fines and potential demolition of their pub.

Source:Demolition warning for pubs neglecting fire safety responsibilities

SABMiller Targets More Cost Savings in Takeover Defense

The brewer of Miller Lite and Peroni aims to convince investors it should stay independent, as it fends off bids from Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Source:SABMiller Targets More Cost Savings in Takeover Defense

SABMiller’s Trading Statement May Alter Potential Budweiser Bid

In a surprise move, SAB issues its second-quarter trading update a week ahead of schedule.

Source:SABMiller’s Trading Statement May Alter Potential Budweiser Bid

PMA research shows chimneys, arson, cigarettes most common cause of fire

Fires can be devastating for pubs, not just the impact it has on business but damage to the homes and livelihoods of licensees.

Source:PMA research shows chimneys, arson, cigarettes most common cause of fire

The National Living Wage will lead to more pub closures

When George Osborne announced the introduction of the National Living Wage in July he surprised everybody. It came out of the blue and was a shameless political coup from a recently-elected government aimed at scoring points over other political parties.

Source:The National Living Wage will lead to more pub closures