Monthly Archives: October 2013
Sky in pubs crackdown
SKY has stepped up its campaign against publicans it accuses of infringing its copyright by showing Sky Sports without a valid subscription.
The broadcaster...
Call for action on members’ clubs
Demand for tougher regulation in licensing consultation responses
TOUGHER regulation of private members’ clubs and the return of a ‘fit and proper’ test were two...
Time to get set for the Games
LICENSEES in Glasgow will be able to learn more about the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and the various regulations that will impact on the trade...
Green fingered pub takes root
The Potting Shed goes all the way with its allotment style
By Matthew Lynas
A MAN named Angus and the fruits of his labour were the...
Inverarity Morton buys Forth Wines
Customers will benefit from greater choice and improved logistics, says MD
By Gillian McKenzie
WHOLESALER Inverarity Morton has snapped up Milnathort-based Forth Wines in a seven-figure...
Williams Bros and C&C form city craft beer bond
PLANS to open a new craft beer brewery in Scotland’s largest city have been unveiled following an alliance between Williams Brothers and Tennent’s owner...
Trade urged to tell its tales
New tourism campaign to promote stories behind pubs
WAS your pub a favourite haunt of one of Scotland’s literary giants? Are there spooky goings on...
Mix it up this festive season
Christmas a prime opportunity to introduce new brands
OFFERING consumers a drinks list with a broad range of products, and which allows them to experiment...
Boom time for Scots brewer
SCOTTISH craft brewer Brewdog has announced plans for further expansion after a fifth consecutive year of growth.
The business, founded in 2007 by Martin Dickie...
Act now to cross the training line in time
Failure to comply with refresher deadlines could spell disaster for many trade businesses
THERE’S no penalty for completing personal licence holder refresher training early, but...
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