Consumers aslo appeared keen to drink away any recession blues with the total number of pints sold up 37pc and a greater share of wine sold in bottles rather than by the glass Douglas Jack, an analyst with Numis Securities, said the strong performance suggested other London based pub groups – such as Fuller, Smith & Turner and Young's & Co – would also have enjoyed strong Christmas trading periods, with food led pubs leading the way "We believe eating out was less vulnerable to weather disruption than drinking out Thus, restaurants and food led pubs outperformed over the Christmas holiday," Mr Jack said 
Share:  Consumers aslo appeared keen to drink away any recession blues with the total number of pints sold up 37pc and a greater share of wine sold in bottles rather than by the glass<span class="sent"> <span class="analyst">Douglas Jack</span>, an analyst with Numis Securities, said the strong performance suggested other London based pub groups – such as <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner and Young's & Co – would also have enjoyed strong Christmas trading periods, with food led pubs leading the way</span> "We believe eating out was less vulnerable to weather disruption than drinking out Thus, restaurants and food led pubs outperformed over the Christmas holiday," Mr Jack said Tweet this 

Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst Paul Hickman opined. The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of Fuller's interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. 
Share:  Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. <span class="sent"> ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst <span class="analyst">Paul Hickman</span> opined. </span> The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of <span class="company">Fuller</span>'s interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. ...Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. <span class="sent"> ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst <span class="analyst">Paul Hickman</span> opined. </span> The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of <span class="company">Fuller</span>'s interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. Tweet this 

LONDON (SHARECAST) , Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer Fuller, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst Paul Hickman opined. The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of Fuller's interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. 
Share:  LONDON (SHARECAST) , Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. <span class="sent"> ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst <span class="analyst">Paul Hickman</span> opined. </span> The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of <span class="company">Fuller</span>'s interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. ...LONDON (SHARECAST) , Pre tax profits at London Pride brewer <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner were higher than KBC Peel Hunt had expected, prompting the broker to upgrade the pub chain owner to ‘buy'. <span class="sent"> ‘Fullers is making the most of its Punch acquisitions as well as its excellent beer branding,' KBC Peel Hunt analyst <span class="analyst">Paul Hickman</span> opined. </span> The company has made a number of acquisitions from cash strapped pubs group Punch Taverns this year. Following the release of <span class="company">Fuller</span>'s interim figures the broker is revising its full year earnings forecasts upwards by 3%, giving a predicted profit before tax figure of £24.5m and an earnings per share estimate of 31p. Tweet this 

Published Date: 22 Brewer and pub owner Fuller, Smith & Turner revealed a weather related boost to sales yesterday but warned of an uncertain outlook for the year ahead.As well as concern over economic prospects, the London Pride brewer said much will depend on how consumers react to impending tax rises, most notably the reversal of last December's VAT cut in .In the meantime, Fuller has enjoyed a st ADVERTISEMENT rong start to its financial year, with like for like sales in its managed pubs and hotels up 2.9 per cent after the recent heatwave boosted sales growth from the 1.8 per cent seen in early June.Like for like profits in its tenanted pubs were down 1 per cent, while the company's own brewed beer volumes grew by 2 per cent in the 16 weeks to , helped by the popularity of its Organic HoneyDew beer.Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom.". Numis Securities said the 2.9 per cent sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of 5 per cent in the last six weeks of the period.Analyst Douglas Jack added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market.".  
Share:  Published Date: 22 Brewer and pub owner <span class="company">Fuller</span>, Smith & Turner revealed a weather related boost to sales yesterday but warned of an uncertain outlook for the year ahead.As well as concern over economic prospects, the London Pride brewer said much will depend on how consumers react to impending tax rises, most notably the reversal of last December's VAT cut in .In the meantime, <span class="company">Fuller</span> has enjoyed a st ADVERTISEMENT rong start to its financial year, with like for like sales in its managed pubs and hotels up 2.9 per cent after the recent heatwave boosted sales growth from the 1.8 per cent seen in early June.Like for like profits in its tenanted pubs were down 1 per cent, while the company's own brewed beer volumes grew by 2 per cent in the 16 weeks to , helped by the popularity of its Organic HoneyDew beer.Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom.". <span class="sent"> Numis Securities said the 2.9 per cent sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of 5 per cent in the last six weeks of the period.Analyst <span class="analyst">Douglas Jack</span> added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market.". </span> Tweet this 

Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom." Chiswick based Fuller has 360 pubs and six hotels across the south of England. Numis Securities said the 2.9 per cent sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of five per cent in the last six weeks of the period. Analyst Douglas Jack added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market." Mr Jack noted that the one per cent drop in profits from the tenanted portfolio was better than the rest of the sector, while the brewing division should also benefit from lower utility and raw material costs.  
Share:  Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom." Chiswick based <span class="company">Fuller</span> has 360 pubs and six hotels across the south of England. Numis Securities said the 2.9 per cent sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of five per cent in the last six weeks of the period. <span class="sent"> Analyst <span class="analyst">Douglas Jack</span> added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market." Mr Jack noted that the one per cent drop in profits from the tenanted portfolio was better than the rest of the sector, while the brewing division should also benefit from lower utility and raw material costs. </span> Tweet this 

Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom." Chiswick based Fuller has 360 pubs and six hotels across the south of England. Numis Securities said the 2.9% sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of 5% in the last six weeks of the period. Analyst Douglas Jack added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market." Mr Jack noted that the 1% drop in profits from the tenanted portfolio was better than the rest of the sector, while the brewing division should also benefit from lower utility and raw material costs.  
Share:  Chairman Michael Turner said: "As the sun has shone, our customers have defied the economic gloom." Chiswick based <span class="company">Fuller</span> has 360 pubs and six hotels across the south of England. Numis Securities said the 2.9% sales improvement in the managed pubs and hotels division suggested growth of 5% in the last six weeks of the period. <span class="sent"> Analyst <span class="analyst">Douglas Jack</span> added: "This reflects ongoing investment, operational initiatives and a good London market." Mr Jack noted that the 1% drop in profits from the tenanted portfolio was better than the rest of the sector, while the brewing division should also benefit from lower utility and raw material costs. </span> Tweet this