Can the World Cup save the UK's pubs?
Pubs and bars around the world are facing a tough new reality as younger consumers drink less and households cut back on spending. The impact is being felt especially hard in Britain, where traditional pubs are closing at alarming levels, putting a centuries-old social institution under pressure. But with football fans packing venues for the World Cup, could the tournament provide a much-needed boost for the struggling industry? Stuart Smith reports for CNA from London.
Pubs and bars around the world are facing a tough new reality as younger consumers drink less and households cut back on spending. The impact is being felt especially hard in Britain, where traditional pubs are closing at alarming levels, putting a centuries-old social institution under pressure. But with football fans packing venues for the World Cup, could the tournament provide a much-needed boost for the struggling industry? Stuart Smith reports for CNA from London.
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