The ALMR has partnered with Control Energy Costs to offer tailored advice to its members complying with the new Energy Savings Opportunity (ESOS) scheme. ESOS is a mandatory scheme requiring businesses employing more than 250 members of staff to undertake … Read More

Responding to the Competition and Markets Authority’s call for information regarding online reviews and endorsements, the ALMR has called for more to be done to protect both businesses and customers and regulate online markets. The CMA has carried out a … Read More

A number of new companies have joined the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR). New members include the gastro-pub operator Livelyhood pubs, Smoke BBQ, Blackdog Ballroom and Steam and Rye. New supplier members include CACI, Chip and Pin and Nicoccino.

Manchester has been named as the UK’s new capital of culture by travel bible Rough Guides, according to the Manchester Evening News. The popular guidebook series hailed the city centre’s ‘forward-thinking’ attractions and developments,  ‘cool’ music scene – and top restaurant … Read More

Northern Quarter institution and GS client Common is back with a whole new look after a major revamp says the Manchester Evening News. The Edge Street bar and kitchen has converted its basement to create room for an extra 30 … Read More

Five things about Manchester have been revealed after the Northern Restaurant & Bar, the largest hospitality trade event outside of London, was held at Manchester Central in March – including Ryan Giggs’ expansion plans, Michelin-starred chef Nigel Haworth is getting ready … Read More

Responding to the Chancellor’s 2015 Budget statement, the ALMR has welcomed the historic hat-trick of beer duty cuts and reductions in spirits and cider duties, and applauded the Government for recognising its recommendations on the importance of support for investment … Read More

With just 50 days to go until the General Election, today’s Budget was very much a political statement aimed as much at setting out and defending the Government’s record as it was at demonstrating to voters that “Britain is standing … Read More

Many of Manchester’s top chefs and restaurateurs have been named among the top 50 power players in the northern food and drink industry, including several GS clients. The annual list of the most influential people in hospitality is chosen by organisers … Read More

Responding to today’s publication of a root and branch review of business rates in the UK, ALMR Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls said: “We are pleased to see the Government taking this review forward as a matter of priority ahead of … Read More