New research out of Drinkwise and Nielsen gives insight into the changing ways Australian social sectors are consuming alcohol. Drinkwise’s Australian Drinking Habits 2007 vs 2017 is a comprehensive study comparing survey results a decade apart, providing a view on the changes to all aspects of drinking behaviour, including people’s frequency, quantity, type, reason for […]
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Britain boasts some of the highest concentration, smallest and oldest pubs in the world, and while many features are time-honoured, research finds what Britons want in a pub has little to do with booze. New research from YouGov Omnibus found many people’s first choice for a feature in a classic British local didn’t have anything
UK licensing authorities are calling to task a suburban pub they say has become a “focal point for crime and disorder” after too many callouts for them and paramedics. The south London district of Blackheath is known for its extensive green spaces, village feel and traditional pubs. But one has been identified by authorities as
Britons are praising the introduction of the all-serving Order & Pay smartphone app, getting food and drinks delivered to pub tables without fuss, queue or cash. The largest pub chain in the UK, Wetherspoons is known for bringing innovation in the form of bland repetition and economies of scale. Following a successful trial, the group
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Industry groups have come out in support of findings in the latest National Drug Strategy Household Survey that show the continued downward trend of underage and risky drinking. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) produces the National Drug Strategy Household Survey every 2-3 years. Highlights of the 2016 report released today indicate that
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It has been revealed that over 1,200 pubs have closed in London in the past 15 years, thought to be due to progressive conditions in what is Europe’s largest city. Research by CAMRA* shows the number of pubs in London fell from 4,835 in 2001 to 3,615 last year, representing a drop of over 25
Contributor – Sam Coffey. Director, 3 Cheers Training RSA Marshals have the potential to greatly add to a venue’s hospitality and compliance, but there are key problems that stand in the way of them achieving this to best effect. 1) The name Marshal is a negative label, not evocative of hospitality. It’s basically a
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Carlton & United Breweries has ended a 20-year partnership with Cricket Australia, pulling VB sponsorship from the Australian test and one-day teams. “CUB has made a commercial decision to focus on more direct advertising during summer across our broad portfolio,” a spokesperson said. “CUB will maintain its strong and long-term sponsorship arrangements with Australian sport,
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A Disney-themed dress-up pub crawl set to take place next month in Dublin has been criticised by the venerable Alcohol Action Ireland as … “strange”. The themed pub crawl – which is in no way endorsed by the Disney corporation – is being organised by British company Hullabaloo Promotions, which has previously run them in
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Research revealing the changing face of Australia’s love affair with a drink has been overshadowed by the call for a global ban on alcohol advertising, with Aussie doctors jumping on the wagon. UK-based global market research firm YouGov looked into the habits of Australian drinkers, finding beer continues to hold a narrow lead over wine,
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