Like me, I am sure every hospitality operator is always on the lookout for new ways to understand how to achieve highly effective performance. In my latest book, How To Think Like Sir Alex Ferguson, I share an example of … Read More
GS Systems was delighted to co-host October’s ALMR Autumn Debate’s Retail Tour around Manchester and would like to thank everyone involved for their help in making the evening such a great success….. especially the person who poured this potent little number … Read More
Last week the ALMR published the eighth edition of its annual Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive and definitive sector report, which identifies market trends and benchmarks business performance and operating costs. This authoritative source of information is used by politicians, … Read More
GS systems is delighted to welcome delegates from the ALMR to Manchester for the Autumn debate on Thursday 16 October. We’re not only sponsoring the conference in the afternoon but we’re also co-hosting a tour of a selection of the city’s … Read More
Responding to the news that alcohol consumption has fallen to its lowest level this century accompanied by falling levels of alcohol-related violent crime, the ALMR has praised the work of the licensed hospitality sector and called upon the Government to … Read More
The ALMR Operations Managers Awards is delighted to announce the Finalists for the 2014 competition: they are, from the pubcos: Aubrey Taylor, Matthew Dyson and Peter J Lyne from Star Pubs and Bars; Darren King from Greene King Pub Co; … Read More
Setting off from Heathrow last Thursday, our enthusiastic group of industry leaders and suppliers were full of buzz, looking forward to checking out the hottest new concepts Stateside. Whilst the diversity in the group meant that everyone had slightly different … Read More
The Propel trip to the NRA in Chicago this year was really enjoyable, useful and beneficial for a number of reasons: 1. A fantastic group of people: A great range of operators were on the trip including Marston’s, Young’s, Admiral Taverns, … Read More
The first time I visited Chicago was some eight years ago and it was a truly memorable few days. This time, with the Propel and ALMR team, was just as memorable in a city that never fails to impress and … Read More
The centre of Chicago is one of the most astonishing and architecturally stimulating city street and skyscapes in the world. The river Michigan winds past huge mirrored skyscrapers, each one built with more than a nod of homage to its … Read More