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
The ALMR is seeking a new Director of Communications £Competitive + excellent benefits Closing date: 5pm 8 January 2016 This is an exciting time for the ALMR, with significant growth in membership and influence. We are looking for an exceptional … Read More
Following the Welsh Government’s decision to amend plans for a ban on e-cigarettes in public places, the ALMR has argued that any ban incorporating licensed hospitality venues is likely to be unhelpful. Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford announced a … Read More
The Pub Governing Body has published its second annual statement of compliance, highlighting continued engagement with the PGB by pub companies. According to the report, there were 21 rent reviews referred to the Pubs Independent Rent Review Scheme (PIRRS) … Read More
The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) is launching the tenth edition of the annual ALMR Christie + Co Benchmarking Report survey and is calling on licensed hospitality businesses of all trading styles to contribute. The annual report, produced in … Read More
San Carlo Restaurant Group has been awarded the “Gusto Italia UK” accolade at an event organised by the president of APCI-UK Carmelo Carnevale in collaboration with AIS Sicilia (Italian Association of Sommeliers, Sicily) with the support of the Italian Trade … Read More