Monthly Archives: September 2014
The young and the restless
Financial circumstances are creating diverse groups of younger consumers
YOUNG adults are focusing more on the big night out as their disposable income is affected...
When it comes to wine, operators should dare to be different
By Guy Chatfield
IN the throes of doing the day job a couple of weeks ago, something tickled me – metaphorically speaking, that is!
I was...
All rise for craft beer
Festival in Glasgow will target younger consumers and the trade
IT’S become a significant movement in the beer sector in recent years, proving popular with...
Cider on song after music fest
Magners brings gigs and comedy to Glasgow this summer
THE firm behind Irish cider brand Magners staged a new music festival at the recently-refurbished Kelvingrove...
Turn on to CCTV
Technology can bring the trade a raft of security benefits, firms say
WITH technology seemingly changing as regularly as the seasons, keeping up to date...
Party-time for student venues
Booths, bottles and bombers could be a big hit as group prepares for freshers’ week
WHEN it comes to student venues, it’s not just the...
Barr converts rugby deal
Irn-Bru owner unveiled as official soft drinks partner
IRN-Bru owner AG Barr has been unveiled as the ‘official soft drink partner’ of Scottish Rugby.
The deal...
Local beer crafts its place in pubs
No licensee who is serious about beer can ignore the trend for cask ale and craft in keg, writes SIBA boss Mike Benner
TAKE...
Perth brewer signs for football club
Inveralmond ramps up support for St Johnstone through commercial deal
PERTH-based Inveralmond Brewery is backing its local team again through a new commercial support deal...
Better the devil you know
BOWMORE Distillery has released a second edition of its Devil’s Casks range after the first batch sold out last year.
The Islay distiller claims the...