Following the announcement of the new levels of National Minimum Wage, the ALMR has called for the Government to provide clarification on future wage rate increases to ensure stability and affordability for businesses. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “Costs … Read More
CGA and the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) have unveiled a new partnership to produce a pioneering series of industry-leading intelligence reports. The ‘Future Shock’ series will pull together CGA’s suite of respected research sources in the out-of-home … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR), the trade body dedicated to representing the interests of UK licensed hospitality operators, has appointed Tony Sophoclides as Director of Communications. Sophoclides will oversee the ALMR’S media and political stakeholder engagement, reporting to … Read More
Following the publication of the IAS’s report on duty, the ALMR has moved to challenge the IAS’s statistics and argued that tax burdens for licensed hospitality are already too high. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “It is nonsensical for … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has appointed one of hospitality sector’s best-known leaders as its president. Bob Ivell, chairman of Mitchells & Butlers (M&B), will join the senior team of the trade association, marking another significant milestone in the … Read More
The ALMR has responded to the Valuation Office Agency’s consultation on the business rates appeals system welcoming the Government’s commitment to rates reform, but expressing concerns that the proposed system may delay further root and branch reform. ALMR Chief Executive … Read More
Following the publication of new alcohol guidelines, the ALMR has warned that the Government runs the risk of confusing consumers regarding safe drinking practices. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “The guidelines draw a link between alcohol intake and associated … Read More
A host of casual dining operators have joined the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). New members include Azzurri Restaurants, which operates Zizzi, Ask Italian and Coco di Mama, Cote Brasserie, Ed’s Easy Diner and Tortilla. At the end of … Read More
Kate Nicholls, the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) chief executive, has said the hospitality sector has got its mojo back but more needs to be done. Speaking at today’s (Thursday, 17 December) ALMR Christmas Lunch, which attracted over 1,200 … Read More
The winners of the 2015 Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) Operations Managers Awards, the annual search for the best and brightest in licensed hospitality, have been revealed . Caren Geering, of Admiral Taverns, has been named business development manager … Read More