The Role of the ALMR
The ALMR is the unrivalled network
of entrepreneurial retailers and industry suppliers that champions the smaller independent companies that own and operate pubs, bars and restaurants in
UK.
Core membership
The ALMR's core membership is the smaller independent company that
operates managed pubs and bars at every level in the market and where many
of these will also have a bias towards food, entertainment and sports. They
may be either leasehold or freehold or other ownership basis. The ALMR's
title assumes 'multiple' sites but 2 is an acceptable threshold, especially
for those planning to expand. The defining characteristic of the 'core member'
is the extent of the support needed that ALMR can supply.
Campaigning and compliance
ALMR will actively assess the relevance of those key issues that affect
operators and will campaign on them ourselves or work in partnership with
others to achieve what we want. ALMR will especially look to be proactive
in those issues which are profit-relevant to the core membership. The ALMR
operates at the centre of the political arena so that it can gain the best
and earliest information for Members and be well placed to influence the
best outcomes for the core membership in particular and the licensed retail
sector in general.
Communications
ALMR always adds value in the communications channel. Retail information
and opinion is always be presented coherently and powerfully to government,
and the implications and compliance requirements of new and updated law
is presented clearly and promptly to members so that they can comply with
the minimum stress on their business. And all this in a way that promotes
the contribution and reputation of pubs, multiple operators and the industry
as a whole to the widest audience.
Commercial and benefits
The ALMR's Industry Associates are a unique network of the leading suppliers
in every category who recognise the importance of the licensed retail sector
and support its success both in the quality of one-to-one relationships
but overall, through sponsorship, advice and a close understanding of retailers'
needs. ALMR supplies a classic win:win outcome.
Networking and events
The annual programme of workshops seminars, events and trips underpins ALMR's
distinct reputation. The agenda and purpose of the meetings are as relevant
as possible to the needs of the core membership and are never at the expense
of our core objectives in regulatory and industry work. The business events
support the campaigning and communications by delivering the messages face
to face and encouraging operators to transform their trade association into
their networking club.