Monthly Archives: May 2013
Multi-buy ban hits off-trade sales
New report attributes 2.6% drop in alcohol purchases to legislation
THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen 2.6% in the year since...
Plans for Princes Street premises
Shop units could be converted to cafes and restaurants
By Dave Hunter
EDINBURGH has moved a step closer to having licensed premises on Princes Street after...
Highland hoteliers open watering hole
Am Fuaran said to be first public bar in village for 20 years
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owners of an Inverness-shire hotel have launched a new...
Police powers call rebuffed
Convener “frustrated” at suggestion boards are failing to act
By Gillian McKenzie
A CALL for police to be given greater licensing powers if boards are “unable...
Beer drinkers thirst for more
Search for new flavours boosting craft sector, microbrewers say
A FOCUS on new flavours and quality ingredients is helping to drive sales of craft beers...
Financial claws impact on menu
Soaring cost of lobster prompts chef to scrap dish
By Gillian McKenzie
THE owner of Glasgow seafood restaurant Gamba has been forced to take lobster off...
Long drinks can help trade get into the summer spirit
Well-stocked gantry key to boosting sales in coming months
AS the nights get longer so should the drinks.
That’s the message from drinks firms, who...
Pubco campaign heads to Scotland
Group wants proposed code of practice to cover Scots tenants
By Gillian McKenzie
CAMPAIGNERS for pubco reform have called on the Scottish Government to ensure tenants...
Restaurateur reaps the benefits in Kirkintilloch
Former council building transformed into elegant Italian eatery, as Dave Hunter reports
IT’S difficult to imagine that the building occupied by new Italian bar and...
Summer sales can shine without sun
Drinks range more important than weather, say operators
THE right product range is crucial to making the most of summer trading this year, operators have...