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Portman Group extends alcohol consultation deadline

The Portman Group has extended the deadline to its consultation on the Code of Practice for responsible alcohol marketing until 31 January 2012.

Source:Portman Group extends alcohol consultation deadline

GMB calls for trading standards action over 'under-filled' pints

The GMB has called on a range of trading standards offices to take action against pubs serving short pints.

Source:GMB calls for trading standards action over 'under-filled' pints

Pub and restaurant sales up 2.1% in November

Sales across the UK’s eating and drinking out sector continued to prove resilient in November, up 2.1% on the previous the year, the sixth consecutive month of positive trading.

Source:Pub and restaurant sales up 2.1% in November

Admiral reports "transformational year"

Admiral Taverns, the 1,300-strong tenanted pub company, wiped a further £76.7m off its debt in the year to May 2011, as it trimmed its estate by 16.3% and reported a 6.9% rise in turnover per pub.

Source:Admiral reports "transformational year"

Carlsberg UK to increase prices

Carlsberg UK is to increase its wholesale prices by an average 7p a pint from January due to costs.

Source:Carlsberg UK to increase prices

Lewis ups stake in M&B again

Joe Lewis, the largest shareholder in Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), has upped his stake in the managed pub operator for the second time in a week, further fuelling speculation that he will mount a further bid for the company next year.

Source:Lewis ups stake in M&B again

Staffordshire pub offering £1.99 Christmas meal

A Staffordshire pub is offering a traditional Christmas meal for just £1.99 to draw in customers over the festive period.

Source:Staffordshire pub offering £1.99 Christmas meal

Hollywood glam for Aussie wine range

Jacob’s Creek Cool Harvest is the name of a new range of wines aimed at driving the ‘light and fresh’ market in the UK.

Source:Hollywood glam for Aussie wine range

SBPA calls for trial period for minimum pricing bill

The Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA) has called for the Scottish Parliament to include a trial period as a provision in the minimum pricing bill, if it goes ahead.

Source:SBPA calls for trial period for minimum pricing bill

Business Focus: Shaws Booksellers, London

Licensee Adam Sykes, of Shaws Booksellers in the City of London, talks Star Wars, Toptable success and evening tapas with Sheila McWattie.

Source:Business Focus: Shaws Booksellers, London