Monthly Archives: November 2012
Council accused of conflict of interest
SHETLAND Islands Council has been accused of a conflict of interest over the decision to grant extended hours to the Mareel, the Lerwick-based arts centre.
The islands’ area licensing board approved nine applications from the Mareel, operated by the Shetland Arts Trust, allowing it to be licensed to 2am and host club nights run by promoters such as Slam, the major dance music brand.
Plan early – but stay flexible
Wholesalers fear weather will have huge bearing on trade
AS the Scottish on-trade gears up for its busiest season, publicans aren’t the only ones keeping...
Distributor puts the on-trade First
New strategy designed to help operators achieve profitable sales growth
THE drinks firm behind Glenfiddich, Disaronno, Sailor Jerry and Hendrick’s is on a mission to...
Bars can lead a rum revolution
Master distiller looks for “disciples” to spread the word about category
BARTENDERS have a crucial role to play if sales and knowledge of rum are...
Taxman targets trade up north
BUSINESSES engaged in all parts of the alcohol industry in Scotland are being targeted by HMRC as it continues its quest to retrieve millions of pounds of unpaid tax.
The taxman confirmed last week that a new task force was now undertaking a fresh burst of activity to bring tax cheats in the trade to book.
Glasgow venues raise the bar again
Campus and The Arches take inaugural lifetime achievement awards
CAMPUS and The Arches took the inaugural lifetime achievement awards as more than 80 Glasgow venues...
Security shake-up revealed
SECURITY companies face regulation and being handed responsibility for ensuring their employees have undergone ID and qualification checks under proposals for a radical shake-up...
Courvoisier packs punch
MAXXIUM UK has introduced new point of sale kits to drive on-trade sales of Courvoisier over Christmas.
There are two new kits, one for high-end...
Appy days as Corona launches beer finder
A NEW app to help consumers find stockists of Mexican beer Corona Extra has been launched.
Designed to bring the “fun of a Cancun beach...
Aprés-ski offers a taste of Germany
IN keeping with its Bavarian theme, German food and drink plays a key role in the newly opened Bar Varia.
Stocking more than 30 different...
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