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November 19, 2014

Alcohol, Bars and pubs, Hospitality, Opinion

Is the end of the beer tie good or bad news for pubs?

The pub sector is back in the news after MPs passed an amendment which impacts on pub companies who operate tenanted pubs. The move is being seen as the end of the beer tie and of excessive control over landlords. So what is the beer tie and why is it news? The ‘tie’ system refers to the structure of businesses where pub companies buy a pub and then lease it to a tenant landlord who pays rent...

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September 1, 2014

Alcohol, Bars and pubs, Hospitality, Social media

Pubs and social media: can the pub sector grow by riding the digital wave?

When we talk about pubs and social media we get that oft-repeated line that pubs are the ‘real’ social media, that people need to get back into the real world, to socialise with their mates rather than virtual friends. The reality is, of course, that we use social channels to enhance physical interactions. The pub sector is an important part of the economy and its contribution to tax revenues is equally vital. Yet the pub sector remains...

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Is the end of the beer tie good or bad news for pubs?

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