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Review of the Week

Pingdemic fuels no-show excuses and wine woes

29-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington and Frisco Group managing director Heath Ball reflect on the week’s headlines and how the pingdemic is ratcheting up and fuelling no shows.

MA's review of the week

‘Pingdemic’ staff shortages pose question over which pubs to ‘sacrifice’

23-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington and Liberation Group’s Jayson Perfect reflect on a week’s worth of pub sector headlines following ‘Freedom Day’ on 19 July.

MA’s review of the week

Unlocked US states suggest spike as UK restrictions ease won’t be ‘exponential’

16-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington reflects on another week’s worth of headlines with hospitality investor and Draft House founder Charlie McVeigh.

MA'S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘I’d love to see the media brought into the Covid-19 public inquiry’

09-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rekom UK’s Peter Marks to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA's Review of the Week

‘Staying open is a challenge’

02-Jul-2021 By Ed Bedington

This week’s headlines highlight the ongoing staffing challenges faced by the sector alongside closures of venues due to self-isolation. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington also caught up with Alastair Scott, managing director of Catton Hospitality...

MA's review of the week

‘Retention of staff shouldn’t solely be about the pound, shilling and pence’

25-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The big headlines this week focused on supplier issues alongside retention of staff and wages. The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington dissects the latest news with Banwell House boss Toby Brett.

'No great surprise' on 21 June decision

18-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Paul Wigham, CEO of All Our Bars to discuss some of the biggest stories of the week.

MA’s review of the week

Hospitality staff losses ‘a lot greater’ than figures suggest

11-Jun-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Bear Inns director, Woody Barlow, to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA's review of the week

Electric Star Pubs boss ‘not optimistic’ that the Government will intervene over sector rent debt

28-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Electric Star Pubs’ owner Rob Star to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Long-term Government view on industry needs will make ‘enormous difference’

21-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Fine & Country Inns’ chief executive Gary Hunt to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Big interview

Secrets behind the success of North Bar/North Brewing Co

14-May-2021 By Nikkie Thatcher

Off the back of North Bar/North Brewing Co’s recent win at the 2021 Publican Awards, The Morning Advertiser caught up (virtually of course) with head of retail Fiona Potts just before the company opened its latest venue for outdoor trading.

MA’s review of the week

‘Second wave’ of pub goers expected for indoor opening

14-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Beer and Coffee Co. director Matt Crowther to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

'Things people couldn't recreate at home key to keeping customers coming back'

13-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

To cap off Spirits Week, Diageo’s Rob Poulter explains how operators can stir up success at their pub or bar by diversifying their drinks offer.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Consumers still 'really engaged' in cocktail culture while bars were shut

12-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Diageo’s Hywel Evans pours over ways in which pub and bar operators can increase profitability with cocktails once Covid restrictions ease.

Brewhouse & Kitchen expand into accommodation

11-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

A leading national operator has taken its first steps into providing an accommodation offer with the launch of a new site.

Spirits Week – in association with Diageo

Cocktails 'vital part' of on-trade sales mix

11-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

On day two of Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, CGA’s Tom Quinn serves up some key stats about the spirit and cocktail categories and runs through the recipe for spirits success.

Free Heineken SmartDispense up for grabs

10-May-2021 By Heineken

Heineken is giving twelve lucky operators the chance to win with SmartDispense over the next 12 months, inclusive of three years free services and line cleaning as well as additional staff training benefits and access to the Heineken Buying Club – all...

Spirits Week - In association with Diageo

Cocktail-led outings 'much, much more of a reward'

10-May-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

To introduce Spirits Week, brought to you by Diageo, drinks expert Douglas Blyde distils some of the key trends and new consumer behaviours shaking up the spirit and cocktail categories.

MA’s review of the week

‘Pubs part of the problem’ mindset needs serious reassessment

07-May-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with the award-winning operator of the Lion in Treorchy to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Abé back in the pub with Blue Boar launch

30-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

Top chef Sally Abé is making a welcome return to the pub trade with the opening of the Blue Boar Pub this May.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

‘We’re still feeling a bit like the fun police’

30-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington spoke with Phil Thorley of Thorley Taverns to discuss the most recent on-trade news - including the latest on vaccine passports.

MA’s review of the week

Council enforcement at pubs ‘annoying’

23-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington spoke with Steamin’ Billy Brewing Company boss Billy Allingham to discuss the most recent on-trade news.

In association with Britvic

Premiumise for success on reopening

12-Apr-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

With the hospitality sector starting the long slow process towards reopening their businesses this week, it’s time for operators to reassess their offer and think about premiumisation.

The MA’s review of the week

Prime Minister still ‘a bit silent’ on pub trading from 21 June

09-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke with Laine Pub Company boss Gavin George to discuss the most recent on-trade news.

MA's Review of the Week

'Sustainability more important than ever'

01-Apr-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser editor Ed Bedington spoke with Darwin and Wallace boss Mel Marriott on the headlines of this week

In association with Diageo

How can pubs prepare to reopen in 2021?

29-Mar-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

With less than a fortnight before outside service is permitted and under two months until inside trading is allowed, Diageo has outlined top tips on how operators can reopen.

Publican Awards 2021

Publican Awards: what's in the box?

26-Mar-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Surprises are winging their way through the post to our guests and finalists for this year’s Publican Awards from today (Friday 26 March).

MA's review of the week

Pubs will exit pandemic as a ‘more loved’ sector than we closed as

26-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Heydon Mizon, joint managing director at McMullen, to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

Legal challenge must force Government to follow evidence

19-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

Industry leaders hope the launch of further High Court action against the government might help to reset thinking when it comes to handling the hospitality sector.

MA’s review of the Week

‘We can see the light and want to make a plan – but need detail’

19-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Clubhouse Bars director Iain Pert to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA’s Review of the Week

‘Tsunami of other problems’ not factored into speed of lockdown exit

12-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Rockpoint Leisure CEO and chair of the Institute of Licensing and National Licensing Forum, Dan Davies, to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

The MA’s Review of the week

Beer duty freeze ‘could have been bolder’

05-Mar-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser’s Ed Bedington mulls over the Spring Budget with the help of Herefordshire-based freehouse operator Matt Slocombe of the Crown at Woolhope.

The MA's Review of the Week

Frustrations and optimism for reopening

27-Feb-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's editor Ed Bedington speaks with Punch Pubs ceo Clive Chesser about the week's biggest headlines.

Special report

Pub of the Future: How technology can save your business money

19-Feb-2021 By The Morning Advertiser

Technology for pubs has advanced light-years in recent time, but arguably pubs themselves haven’t taken up much of the new tech. That's all changing though, so read on to find out what's new and how the right tech can benefit your business....

Hospitality venues should reopen alongside non-essential retail, BID leader says

18-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

It should be possible for the hospitality sector to reopen at the same time as non-essential shops, a city business leader has claimed.

'We can swiftly, safely and sustainably reopen pubs in April'

18-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

UKHospitality has called on the Government to not delay the reopening of pubs and restaurants, issuing its own ‘roadmap to recovery’ ahead of the Government’s unlocking.

Jodie Kidd implores Chancellor to slash beer duty to save pubs

17-Feb-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Operator and model Jodie Kidd has implored Chancellor Rishi Sunak to slash beer duty in the Budget next month.

The MA’s Review of the Week

‘Forget’ overseas tourists this summer

12-Feb-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with City Pub Group chairman Clive Watson to reflect on some of the week's biggest headlines.

MA’S REVIEW OF THE WEEK

Government language around vaccines and relaxations now more ‘confident’

05-Feb-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with Shepherd Neame CEO Jonathan Neame to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.

MA’s Review of the Week

I don’t accept potential ‘lag’ between non-essential retail and pubs reopening

29-Jan-2021 By Ed Bedington

The Morning Advertiser's Ed Bedington speaks with the Bath Pub Company’s managing director Joe Cussens to reflect on the week's biggest headlines.

'VAT cut was more helpful than lockdown grants'

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The trade has implored the Government to extend a sector-wide VAT reduction following suggestions there are no plans afoot to continue the policy beyond March.

£200m a day hospitality losses

28-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

Britain's pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels lost nearly £200m a day in sales in 2020, according to new figures.

Oxford's Lamb & Flag to close as 'not currently financially viable'

26-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

A historic pub is to close after four centuries after the pressures of the pandemic rendered it unable to break even.

Community raises £60k for pub-zoo as owner urges Government 'don't crush' sector

25-Jan-2021 By Emily Hawkins

The owner of a pub which also boasts a zoo on-site has slammed the Government for not doing more to help the sector and said his business “wouldn’t be here” without its regulars.