Twelve new members join the ALMR

29th February 2012, 8:34am

The Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers (ALMR) has welcomed a diverse mix of 12 new members to its ranks, to help the leading pub and bar operator trade body boost its presence.

Eight operator members, representing more than 300 sites across the country, and four supplier members have joined the ALMR in recent weeks. This brings the total number of current operator members to 98.

It comes at the same time as a newly-formed ALMR sub-group on food met for the first time last week. The group will be looking at taking forward operator concerns about food policy, on areas such as calorie labelling, salt and waste.

The eight new operator members are: Heron & Brearley; iNTERTAIN; Amber Taverns; Livelyhood Pubs; Oxford Hotels & Inns; Sports Bar & Grill; Route Organisation; and Platinum Lace.

The four new supplier members are: Unilever Food Services; Costa Coffee; Drinks21 and BSkyB.

Nick Bish, ALMR chief executive, said: "We are delighted these companies have joined the ALMR and offer them a big welcome. As we are in our 20th anniversary year, it is particularly pleasing to see our membership continue to swell, helping us reinforce our position as the trade's collective champion."

John Leslie, Chief Executive of iNTERTAIN, said: "We are delighted to be joining the ALMR at this time, to help present a united front in tackling the issues the industry faces. In particular, we recognise the ALMR is the trade body best equipped for helping address late-night issues. We also look forward to making the most of the exclusive networking opportunities and briefings that ALMR membership offers."

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