Monthly Archives: February 2012
Tourism there for the taking
Operators can cash in on growing visitor spend, writes Robin Worsnop, chair of Edinburgh Tourism Action Group
THE last 20 years have seen a remarkable...
Board welcomes Pubwatch dialogue
A MEETING held between Glasgow’s Pubwatch groups, licensing board, LSOs and the police last week was hailed as a significant step in maintaining positive...
Brewer sticks to promise
TENNENT’S made good on its pledge to put its 2012 prices up by less than inflation on Monday when it confirmed the cost of...
C-store scene stunned as Sands sells up to Co-op
THE last of the big independent Scottish convenience store chains was bought out earlier this month, when Milnathort-based David Sands Ltd was sold to...
Cash in as drinkers aim to impress
VALENTINE’S Day presents a great chance for bartenders to encourage consumers to trade up to higher margin drinks.
So contends drinks giant Pernod Ricard, which...
Lending still so tight
A FINANCE broker with 25 years experience lending to the trade can’t recall a time when it was so difficult for operators to access...
Heineken’s Desperados measure
HEINEKEN is to bring the sales and distribution of Desperados Tequila beer back in-house.
The move signals the end of SHS Sales & Marketing’s association...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
