Regency Security are very pleased to announce we have joined the ALMR (Association of Licensed Multiple Retailers) The ALMR is the only trade body dedicated to representing the interests of licensed hospitality retailers in the UK.

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 casual dining restaurants in UK.

WHAT THEY DO

The ALMR campaigns on behalf of its retailer members, encouraging government to recognise and act on the economic, social and charitable value that is brought to communities up and down the country. They work to:

Promote free, fair and flexible markets: we need root and branch reform of business rates and to revise and update the code of practice for Leasing Business Premises holding back high street investment.
Reduce the cost of doing business responsibly: by obligating regulators to have regard to economic growth with appeals to Small Business Champion.
Unlock the growth and investment in our people and communities: cutting the jobs tax for under 25s and extension of direct funding through the tax regime for accredited training.

By being the rational voice of the operator they work with government to:

Promote the reputation and benefits of retail hospitality.
Protect commercial interests by reducing the cost of doing business responsibly.
Prevent the imposition of restrictive legislation & taxation.

WHO THEY REPRESENT

Currently the membership includes 180 member companies; range from pubs, bars, nightclubs and restaurants who share common interests. Members represent a wide array of high street brands
Members operate approximately 20,000 outlets
Members employ over 350,000 team members
Members encompass entrepreneurs, small, medium and PLC companies and reflects the industry we serve with 75% of the members being small companies.

The influential and growing membership makes the ALMR the largest representative body for operators in licensed hospitality by some considerable distance. Members are responsible retailers developing valuable social, cultural and economic assets – community spaces, visitor and tourist attractions and significant local and national revenue generators – and provide well regulated and controlled environments for people to enjoy alcohol responsibly and socially.

Here at Regency Security we spoke to a number of our clients, all of whom are members of the ALMR, and we came to understand how important being a member of this professional body is. Through our membership we hope to be at the forefront of any important changes to the licensed economy and to assist the ALMR with any knowledge of our expertise.