Human Resources

Where in the country are the biggest tippers

Many workers in the hospitality sector are heavily reliant on the tips they receive from appreciative customers. But where in the UK are the most generous tippers to be found? A new survey reveals all.

Trends

Canned drinks - a canifesto

A piece on the creation of a new campaign to boost sales of canned drinks in the on-trade.

Trends

Record number of hospitality venues went bust last year

The Number of Hospitality venues going bust soars in the past year.

Marketing

Wine preservation systems - Interview with Coravin's sales manager

Is it worth investing in a wine preservation system? Helen Arnold spoke to Coravin’s UK sales manager to find out.

Marketing

How to boost your happy hour sales

Happy Hour is a great way of attracting more customers to your venue during those times of the day when there’s a bit of a lull. But how should you go about it, and what should you offer? Helen Arnold reports.

Marketing

How to Make a success of selling wine by the glass

Offering a selection of wines by the glass is something that an increasing number of customers expect to see, and bars and restaurants that fail to do so are missing a trick.

Marketing

How to Merchandise your Bar to maximise sales

There are many ways to go about boosting your bar sales, and much of it comes down to merchandising. But what does this mean exactly?

Marketing

Why sommeliers should include London Wine Competition winners on their lists

Putting together a comprehensive wine list that offers an interesting selection of grape varieties and styles within different price points is appealing to customers & profitable for business can prove a real challenge for many independent bars.

Human Resources

How to attract a more diverse workforce

Employing people from different backgrounds and cultures not only makes good business sense but also helps with recruitment.