A city-wide banquet with the aim of raising £500,000 in memory of restaurant entrepreneur Tim Bacon will be held in Manchester on 21 September 2017 at Living Ventures sites in the city. Proceed will be donated to The Tim Bacon Foundation’s … Read More
The search is on to find the best people involved in the licensed hospitality industry as nominations have now been opened for the annual Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers’ (ALMR) Operations Managers Awards. Nominations can be made online at www.almropsawards.org.uk. Entries must … Read More
GS Systems has introduced a new safeguard to its EPOS technology to ensure hospitality operators stay within the law when purchasing alcohol wholesale and to protect them from possible large financial penalties. From April 2017, operators could possibly face fines of up … Read More
The ALMR has responded to the Government’s Green paper on building the UK’s Industrial Strategy calling on decision-makers to provide a range of critical support for businesses and offering the ALMR’s support on promoting growth across the pub, restaurant and … Read More
Following the Prime Minister’s announcement that she will seek Parliamentary approval for a General Election on 8 June, ALMR Chief Executive, Kate Nicholls, welcomed the opportunity that it will provide to engage candidates across Britain on the key issues for … Read More
The ALMR has welcomed the Mayor of London’s announcement to help support the capital’s pubs. City Hall has today outlined plans to reduce the rate of closures in London and highlighted the important contribution pubs make to the city’s culture … Read More
The Beer Quality Report 2017 claims that pubs and bars are potentially missing out on an annual average of more than £14,600 profit because of poor beer quality management highlights importance of effective stock control using integrated EPOS solutions, writes … Read More
Following the implementation of the Apprenticeship Levy, the ALMR has called on the Government to provide guidance and clarity for businesses affected by the scheme. The ALMR will also be working with its members to provide support and will be … Read More
The ALMR has cautioned that licensed hospitality businesses not eligible for sector-specific relief, particularly restaurants, must be at the forefront of the Government’s plans for discretionary business rates relief. The ALMR has also urged the Government to finalise and implement … Read More
As a regular visitor to London and frequent user of the city’s underground, I love the fact you can access and pay for travel on the tube with a contactless credit or debit card, writes GS managing director Niels Nielsen. … Read More