Monthly Archives: July 2013
Tributes paid to Vroni’s manager
TRIBUTES have been paid to Alan Lang, manager of Glasgow wine bar Vroni’s, who died last month aged 59 after battling cancer.
‘Langy’, as he...
Lapdance plan is a “disgrace”
Operators have hit out at the Scottish Government for associating lap dancing clubs with criminal activity...
Kimberley carves out place in community
Lessees say SLTN Award-winning pub is still proving a hit with the locals
By Matthew Lynas
THEY might not live in the area any longer but...
New property firm launches in Scotland
A NEW property firm specialising in the licensed, leisure and retail sectors has been launched in Scotland.
Smith & Clough Business Associates was set up...
Campaign brings brewers together
Five of the world’s biggest brewers have joined forces to launch a major new advertising campaign...
Room for growth in pub accommodation
Sector ‘snapping at heels’ of hotel chains, report claims
PUBS are increasingly competing with other accommodation providers as operators invest “significant amounts” in upgrading letting...
Flavoured cider bears fruit for bars
Operators must give serious thought to range to reap the rewards
CONSTRUCTING a carefully-considered range of flavoured ciders is key if operators are to maximise...
Primary authority plan welcomed
Proposals which could allow operators with premises in several council areas to deal with just one local authority have been welcomed...
Song and games mean a full house for pubs
Operators can use entertainment to give their outlet a point of difference
INVESTING in quality entertainment can help licensees to increase footfall and encourage repeat...
Budget chain to launch compact rooms
EDINBURGH is expected to be among the first locations for a new hotel brand from the firm behind Premier Inn.
Hub by Premier Inn is...
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