This paper evaluates the competitive environment of the licensed trade sector of the leisure industry. Porter's model for structural analysis is used to identify the competitive forces affecting the industry and as a framework for making some predictions as to the new directions likely to be...

Examines the changing employment needs in licensed retailing in particular the need for highly skilled management. The increasing sophistication of pub retailing is addressed along with the growth of the food provision in pubs. The paper identifies a skills gap in licensed retailing management...