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Monthly Archives: May 2013

Off-trade wine sales were down 4% in the year to October 2012, according to the report.

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...
A public consultation on the Princes Street proposals launches in June.

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...
Am Fuaran said to be first public bar in village for 20 years

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...
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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...
The Orkney Brewery is one of the Scottish brewers capitalising on the growing craft trend.

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...
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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 should prove popular with pub customers this summer, say spirits firms, but it is vital publicans promote their drinks menus.

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

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...
Former council building transformed into elegant Italian eatery, as Dave Hunter reports

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

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...

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