Monthly Archives: August 2011
The Wine Guy
Some of the practices seem a little new age, but the move towards biodynamic wine is starting to produce some great results, says Guy...
Jim rises to Rob Roy challenge
MAXXIUM UK sales chief Jim Grierson has every right to punch the air with joy.
Jim is pictured above soon after crossing the finishing line...
Creativity flows amid promo rules
Drinks firms launch more ‘imaginative and inspiring’ campaigns
MARKETING activity for drinks brands has become “more imaginative and inspiring” in the wake of tighter controls...
Trade picks up pace for groups
But rising costs bring further challenges for independent operators
BUSINESS has picked up for national pub and restaurant groups in recent months – but...
Gin steps into the spotlight
Small batches credited with breathing new life into category
THE gin market has been bustling with activity lately.
A host of new variants and limited editions...
Drinks Act gets a mixed review
SBPA insists trade should have say on impact of legislation
THE good and the bad inherent in Scotland’s licensing framework have been exposed in a...
Court ruling turns tables for trade
Licensees shouldn’t be afraid to challenge decisions, says Frances Ennis
BRIGHTCREW, which owns and operates an adult entertainment venue in Glasgow, won a legal battle...
Couple calls time after 25 years
A FIFE restaurant with rooms is up for sale for the first time in a quarter of a century.
Lesley and Harry Bain are selling...
Argyll hotel offers rooms with a view
Loch-side business ideal base to explore Highlands
AN Argyll hotel that lays claim to some of the best loch and mountain views in Scotland is...
Deuchars at the Fringe
THE Caledonian Brewing Company has invested a ‘six-figure’ sum to continue its sponsorship of annual culture fest the Edinburgh Fringe.
The Unbeatable campaign will see...
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