Ale and Beer

Brown-Forman has outlined its strategy to educate bar staff and consumers about the American whiskey category. The campaign is aimed at harnessing the category’s potential and continuing growth in the UK.

Source:Brown-Forman sets out American whiskey strategy

Mitchells & Butlers has seen its share price slide since the announcement that a National Living Wage will be introduced.

Source:M&B share price slides following living wage announcement

It’s no secret that the pub and bar sector has an issue with staff retention. While staff turnover is falling, a reduction of 10% since 2008 according to the ALMR, the industry is still struggling to retain staff.

Source:How to get good staff – and keep them

Wandsworth council have refused to grant a retrospective planning application to a developer who bulldozed a pub without permission, meaning it will now have to be rebuilt.

Source:Second demolished pub ordered to be rebuilt by Wandsworth council

UK diners are becoming increasingly flexible in the way they approach mealtimes, according to a new study.

Source:UK diners more flexible than ever about meal times, report finds