The short-listed finalists for the 2015 Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) Late Night Awards have been announced. The nominees include businesses from right across the late-night sector and represent the best of an innovative night-time economy. ALMR chief executive … Read More

  Following the European Court of Justice’s opinion on the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol in Scotland, the ALMR has urged authorities to look at alternatives for addressing health harms and stressed the need for clarity going … Read More

  Responding to the news that underage drinking has continued to fall, the ALMR has welcomed the news and praised the positive work being done by licensed hospitality across the UK. Today the Government released its annual report: Smoking, Drinking … Read More

  Responding to the Home Office’s consultation on police funding, the ALMR has welcomed the opportunity to promote closer working with the police, but expressed concerns about a lack of clarity in the proposals. The Home Office proposes to remodel … Read More

Licensed hospitality sector continues to prosper, but growth could be undermined by rising costs The UK’s licensed hospitality sector continues to make a consolidated recovery and grow in confidence, but rising legislative costs mean increased volatility and risk undermining a … Read More

Nominations have opened for the 2015  ALMR Late Night Awards with the winners announced at this year’s Dusk ‘til Dawn awards event on Tuesday, 27 October. The Late Night Awards will follow the ALMR’s inaugural Bar and Nightclub Conference for … Read More

  Following the LGA’s call for calorie information to be displayed in pubs and restaurants, the ALMR has supported the sector’s efforts to promote healthy options and warned against imposing additional costs on businesses. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: … Read More

Following the news that the Government will not seek to introduce a sugar tax, the ALMR has commended the licensed hospitality sector’s efforts to provide customers with healthy choices and urged the Government to engage with businesses ahead of any … Read More

  Responding to the Welsh Government’s decision to consult on the introduction of a minimum unit price for alcohol, the ALMR has voiced its concerns over the effectiveness of such a measure. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “We are … Read More

  Responding to today’s DEMOS report into changing drinking habits, the ALMR has highlighted the evolving nature of the licensed hospitality sector and praised the sector’s ability to drive new trends. The report states that the number of young people … Read More