Following the Welsh Government’s decision to amend plans for a ban on e-cigarettes in public places, the ALMR has argued that any ban incorporating licensed hospitality venues is likely to be unhelpful. Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced a … Read More
The Pub Governing Body has published its second annual statement of compliance, highlighting continued engagement with the PGB by pub companies. According to the report, there were 21 rent reviews referred to the Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS) … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is launching the tenth edition of the annual ALMR Christie + Co Benchmarking Report survey and is calling on licensed hospitality businesses of all trading styles to contribute. The annual report, produced in … Read More
San Carlo Restaurant Group has been awarded the “Gusto Italia UK” accolade at an event organised by the president of APCI-UK Carmelo Carnevale in collaboration with AIS Sicilia (Italian Association of Sommeliers, Sicily) with the support of the Italian Trade … Read More
The ALMR has welcomed the news that mandatory charging of fees for restaurant inspections will not be implemented EU-wide. An announcement by the EU Council has confirmed that the financing of inspections will be decided at a national level, following … Read More
Submitting its response to the Government’s consultation into tipping practices, the ALMR has welcomed it as a chance refresh the code of practice but urged the Government to proceed cautiously with any legislative changes. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: … Read More
The ALMR has expressed its concern regarding the APPG’s inquiry into alcohol harms and called for the Group to work more closely with the on-trade and adopt a balanced approach to alcohol. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are … Read More
Details of the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) 2016 Chicago Study Tour have been announced. The trip takes place between Thursday, 19 May and Monday, 23 May 2016. The National Restaurant Association (NRA) draws 58,000-plus industry professionals from all 50 … Read More
The ALMR has welcomed the opportunity offered by this short BIS consultation on the statutory Pubs Code published today to get the details right and ensure the Code’s timely implementation, thereby providing stability and certainty for those working in and … Read More
The ALMR has cemented its status as the UK’s preeminent representative for late-night hospitality with the unveiling of a new board appointment reflecting its continued commitment to the sector. Speaking at the sector’s first ever late-night conference, ALMR Chief Executive … Read More