Expert View

Invisible me?

February 27, 2020

Twice in my recent past I’ve stood at a bar and started to seriously wonder if I’d become invisible...

January 28, 2019

Attitudes to alcohol consumption have been dramatically changing among younger consumers over the...

November 7, 2018

The Intoxicating Liquor (Breweries and Distilleries) Act 2018 came into force on 3rd September 2018...

May 24, 2018

Whilst average alcohol consumption in Ireland has reduced 25% since the height of Celtic Tiger, 14%...

June 28, 2017

Many years ago I was working with a beautiful pub in County Cavan. The owner was cheerful...

October 25, 2016

If you think about the changing dynamics in the drinks market over the past five years – the...

January 26, 2016

How do we assess the level and change in the level of alcohol consumption in Ireland? Why is this...

September 29, 2015

All too often operators think that a 65% food Gross Profit percentage is acceptable when in reality...

August 14, 2015

The oldest of Generation Z are beginning to turn 18 now and as we begin to see their world view and...

September 30, 2014

In the ups and downs of the business world, we’re all very used to dealing with opportunities and...