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Monthly Archives: March 2013

C&C acquires 50% stake in Wallaces Express

C&C Group has acquired a 50% equity stake in Irvine-based wholesaler Wallaces Express. The Magners and Tennent’s owner said the move would give on-trade customers “enhanced service and increased value”. Under the deal, Wallaces Express will continue to be run independently and will work alongside C&C Group to deliver a “full portfolio” to the Scottish on-trade.

End of the road for forecourt ‘ban’?

by Jack Cummins Latest consultation addressed issue of licensing shops at petrol garages MANY licensed premises attract motorists but the Scottish Government, backed by some licensing...

Scots team top of the pots at trade show

by Dave Hunter Local chefs beat rivals from UK and overseas in contest A TEAM of up and coming Scottish chefs triumphed over rivals from the...

Tourism group in call for unity

Industry must work together to exploit potential of 2014 events by Dave Hunter SCOTLAND’S hospitality industry must work together if it’s to exploit the full potential...

Club boss calls for order on hours

A GLASGOW operator has called for order on trading hours in the city, claiming “some casinos are effectively operating as nightclubs”. Donald MacLeod, whose CPL...

Energy efficient washing – Winterhalter will cut energy bills

TRADITIONALLY, warewashing has been a huge consumer of resources.With energy prices expected to rise by some 8% in 2013 (according to MoneyExpert.com) pubs, bars...

Playing it cool – Latest BC range of Williams back-bar coolers

Coping with the demands of a busy venue means back-bar refrigeration has to operate efficiently, to maintain temperature as bottles are taken out, stock...

Turning up the heat – Samsung’s solution for limited space

Samsung’s latest CM1929 is a powerful unit and its oversized cavity will hold containers of up to 2/3GN, making it ideal for bulk reheating...

Back-bar tech key to perfect serve

THE right back-bar equipment is crucial if publicans want to achieve the perfect serve, according to the firm behind speciality spirit Jägermeister. It launched a...

Looks matter on back-bar

Design can have an impact on consumer appeal A well-designed back-bar is important for efficiency, but the benefits are more than just operational. According to back-bar...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL by Jack Cummins
FINANCIAL Wylie & Bisset
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
Luke Richardson
MEET THE MAKER
William Woodburn
MIXED UP WORLD Ewan Angus