Monthly Archives: September 2012
Gin goes up up and away
PREMIUM gin brand Bombay Sapphire has introduced a new branded glass it reckons will provide consumers with ‘the ultimate G&T experience’.
The stemmed balloon...
Supplier adds to senior team
DRINKS supplier WaverleyTBS has bolstered its senior management with the appointment of Mark Johnston to the newly-created role of chief financial officer.
Johnston’s appointment follows...
Quality is king in the hot beverage sector
AS pubs across the country seek to drive more trade during the day, hot beverages have become crucial to the operator’s armoury.
With pubs battling...
Ale puts wheels in motion
THE brewer behind Old Speckled Hen plans to give away a classic MGB sports car to mark the ale’s links with the famous motoring...
Move north is a joint venture
CARLO Citti and Donald MacLeod set up a new company, Lettuce Up North, for the launch of Campus and The Garage in Aberdeen.
But the...
Fruit Shoots of recovery
BRITVIC has brought its popular kids drinks Fruit Shoot back to the market, after safety concern over its new bottle closure led it to...
Coke revamps online tool for trade
THE firm behind Coca-Cola in the Scottish trade has enhanced its online facility for helping operators make the most of soft drinks sales.
The revamped...
Sales up for Premier Inn
THE Olympics brought a “modest” benefit to budget hotel chain Premier Inn, according to parent company Whitbread.
The firm, which also owns the Beefeater chain,...
Stats shouldn’t cloud real issues
IT was interesting to read the latest alcohol harm statistics, announced by Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) this month ahead of its annual conference.
The figures...
Absolut shows its USP
ABSOLUT vodka has launched a limited edition range of uniquely-designed and individually numbered bottles.
The Absolut Unique range was introduced to the travel retail market...
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