The ALMR has welcomed today’s announcement that pubs will be permitted to extend their hours in celebration of the Queen’s 90th birthday. ALMR Chief Executive Kate Nicholls said: “This is a sensible move to allow pubs and bars to join … Read More
Responding to the publication of the Government’s Crime Prevention Strategy, the ALMR has welcomed to opportunity to engage with local and national authorities to promote the sector’s partnership work, but has warned against the introduction of heavy-handed powers that may … Read More
Young people aged 19-24 are increasingly shunning alcohol in favour of food. That’s the message of the new Future Shock report, produced by the Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) in partnership with CGA. According to the report, in … Read More
The theme for the 2016 ALMR Spring Conference on Thursday, 28 April is Mind the Gap with senior executives and leaders from the industry discussing challenging and changing consumer perceptions, practical solutions to upskill the next generation, and what it takes … Read More
Responding to today’s Budget Statement, the ALMR has welcomed steps to reduce business rates burdens for businesses, but called for more decisive and meaningful action to reduce burdens for licensed hospitality. The ALMR has also sounded a note of … Read More
Restaurants have a higher risk of failure than any other key sector in the north west, according to figures from the UK’s insolvency trade body R3, according to Propel Morning Briefing. The study indicates 38% of restaurant companies in the … Read More
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
Hospitality industry expert Mike Wilson, former managing director of NSF International, has joined EPOS technology specialists GS Systems as an advisor and business mentor. Mike, who headed NSF’s retail division, has over twenty-five years experience in the industry and was … 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