The BHA/Oxford Economics have produced research assessing the economic contribution of the hospitality industry across the 391 local authorities in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. To find out how many people hospitality employs in, and the economic contribution to, … Read More

  Responding to the news that Andrew Griffiths MP will step down as the new Chairman of the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group, the ALMR paid tribute to the outgoing Chairman’s hard work and dedication to licensed hospitality. ALMR Chief Executive … Read More

The ALMR is delighted to announce the finalists for the 2016 Operations Managers Awards, the ALMR’s annual search to identify and celebrate the best and brightest in licensed hospitality. The quality of this year’s field was of such a high … Read More

Licensing reform has helped stimulate and transform the sector, but progress must not be lost to red tape, says the ALMR. ALMR Chief Executive will give evidence before a House of Lords Select Committee inquiry into the Licensed Act 2003. … Read More

Responding to the news that Islington Council has revoked Fabric’s licence, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has warned that local authorities need to work more closely with the sector, or risk further venue closures, damage to the UK … Read More

Commenting upon today’s CBI quarterly Service Sector Survey, Kate Nicholls, CEO of the ALMR, today said: “The slight upturn in business volumes during a quarter of uncertainly after the EU referendum is very welcome news. It underlines the increasing importance … Read More

The CBI’s quarterly Service Sector Survey has underlined the increasing relevance of the hospitality sector according to the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). Kate Nicholls, chief executive of the ALMR, said: “The slight upturn in business volumes during a … Read More

  Posted August 19th, 2016 The Restaurant Show returns for the 28th year in 2016 on 3rd – 5th October and promises to be the highlight of the hospitality industry’s calendar, with access to over 450 exhibitors across 4 shows … Read More

Commenting on the Government’s response to its consultation on alcohol guidelines, ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are encouraged that the Government has taken note of consultation responses and recognized that these low risk guidelines should support the safe … Read More

The ALMR has commented on the publication of the Pubs Code Adjudicator’s consultation on investigation and enforcement guidelines. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The Adjudicator’s new consultation will help give us a greater sense of clarity and should ensure … Read More