Ahead of next week’s national and local elections in England, the ALMR has launched its 2015 Late Night Manifesto promoting the UK’s late night entertainment scene and outlining the Association’s campaigning work. This manifesto outlines the key priorities for policy … Read More

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has joined Hotrec, the trade association of hotels, restaurants and cafes in Europe, raising Hotrec’s membership to 42 national hospitality associations active in 28 European countries. Susanne Kraus-Winkler, president of Hotrec, said: “This … Read More

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has launched its 2015 Late Night Manifesto promoting the UK’s late night entertainment scene and outlining the Association’s campaigning work. ALMR chief executive Kate Nicholls said: “The UK’s late night economy is one … Read More

The itinerary for next month’s Propel and Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) study tour in Chicago, sponsored by CPL Training, has been published. More than 40 industry executives will be attending the study tour to visit the National Restaurant … Read More

With the economy improving, the number one challenge for operators today is how to recruit and retain their teams, to motivate and develop the leaders of the future. The ALMR Spring Conference (29 April at BAFTA, London)  will be packed … Read More

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