Monthly Archives: July 2012
Students more discerning about drinks, report claims
STUDENTS’ drinking habits are more sophisticated than their stereotype suggests, according to new research.
The CGA Student Report 2012 found that undergraduates spend around £3.2...
Brewer is full of eastern promise
Black Isle Brewery signs new deal to export beers to Japan
A HIGHLAND brewery is looking to boost sales overseas after signing new export deals...
Ayr operator in pole position
Robertson gets adult entertainment nod at sixth time of asking
PERSISTENCE paid off for Forbes Robertson recently when he was finally granted the right...
Scots pubs star for Greene King
Brewer and pub group calls for parity on minimum unit pricing
BELHAVEN’S managed pubs and beers brewed in Dunbar made a positive contribution as parent...
‘Retro’ RTDs get revival treatment
Drinks firm breathes new life into long-established brands
TAKE That, Cadbury’s Wispa, Converse – there’s no shortage of products and brands that have been relaunched...
Taxman turns up heat on the trade
Pubs and nightclubs in Scotland are being targeted by HM Revenue & Customs as part of its latest crackdown on tax dodgers across the UK. Taskforces have been set up to lead “intensive bursts of activity” in what HMRC described as “specific high risk trade sectors” as it seeks to recover £30 million in unpaid taxes.
Price is right for Tennent’s – C&C
Magners sales slide in UK but lager brand performing well in Scotland
SCOTLAND’S number one lager is continuing to make good headway at home –...
Sky pegs prices for pubs
Operators welcomed Sky’s decision to freeze prices for pubs and clubs – as it was confirmed newco Rangers will not play in the SPL next season. The broadcast giant confirmed its plans early last week, two days before the SPL officially voted to deny the club a spot in the top flight, meaning there will be no Old Firm league clashes in the coming season.
Operators missing a technology trick
More diners using smart phones to locate, book and review restaurants
RESTAURANT and bar operators with no online presence are missing out on more than...
Let me entertain you is the Lisini motto
The fun never stops as Lanarkshire’s biggest operator keeps the people coming in
THE people of Lanarkshire know how to enjoy themselves. Which is why...
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Luke Richardson
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