The Losh Cause – On-premise, wrong premise
By Chris Losh | 23 April 2009
While all channels of the drinks trade have been affected by the downturn, the on-trade has been hit the hardest. But Chris Losh believes restaurants in the UK could be doing more to help themselves through the tough times.
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While all channels of the drinks trade have been affected by the downturn, the on-trade has been hit the hardest. But Chris Losh believes restaurants in the UK could be doing more to help themselves through the tough times.

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