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Monthly Archives: July 2011

Energy drink eyes the ladies

ENERGY drinks brand Rockstar is targeting women with the launch of a new low-calorie flavour. Rockstar Pink is a sugar-free alternative to regular energy drinks...

Striking a world beer balance

Matching brews with food key to driving sales, suppliers say STRIKING a balance between established and lesser-known brands is key if operators are to maximise...

Security vital for vacant pubs

Keeping empty properties secure can be cheaper in the long-run EMPTY pubs and restaurants are not exciting, writes Mark Cosh of vacant property management firm...

Come together with Bacardi

Rum brand serves up classic cocktails at top summer festivals BACARDI has set its sights on live music events this summer with a major sampling...

Ads aim to set new Standard

RUSSIAN Standard is back on TV screens this summer. Part of the ‘vodka as it should be’ campaign, the TV ads show “dramatic” close-ups of...

Cider takes seasonal approach

SWEDISH cider brand Kopparberg has launched the first variant in its ‘revolving’ seasonal range. Kopparberg with Raspberry is designed to meet what’s said to be...

Mercat man is friend of earth

Investing in energy efficiency measures is not just about saving money, it’s to benefit generations to come, operator Graham Blaikie tells Dave Hunter TAKING the...

Migrant worker checks must be stringent

THE UK Border Agency’s clamp-down on businesses using illegal migrant workers has been further reinforced with the news of two central belt businesses facing...

Irn-Bru to reach new heights?

Consumers can win sunshine holiday through new promotion SOFT drinks giant AG Barr reckons sales of Irn-Bru could reach new heights this summer thanks to...

Brand celebrates decade of its WKD side

A DECADE of demonstrating its ‘WKD side’ is credited with keeping the RTD brand firmly in the drinks repertoire of young adults. The ‘have you...

Columns

Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus