Monthly Archives: November 2014
Opportunity knocks as Christmas nears
The busiest time of the year brings good cheer across different drinks categories
PUBS and bars could grow sales across a range of drinks categories...
Changed days but some of the same issues
By Gillian McKenzie
THE more things change, the more they stay the same – it’s a phrase that has come to mind often in recent...
Heineken in community orchard push
HEINEKEN, parent company of cider brand Bulmers, has launched a new initiative aimed at helping communities across the UK generate and restore orchards.
The...
Lodge on course for new owner
Bruce & Co brings loch-side business to the market
A LOCH-side hotel, spa and golf business in Royal Deeside has come onto the books of...
Getting smart about beer sales
Outlets using system see average uplift of 4%, pubco says
BREWING giant Heineken is investing to improve draught beer quality across its Star Pubs &...
Customers want a treat this Christmas
Drinks firms Pernod Ricard UK and Diageo urge licensees to upsell premium brands
TWO of the country’s biggest drinks firms have urged the on-trade...
Robert Graham to double its outlets
By Graeme Murray
Whisky and cigar firm plans expansion after sale to entrepreneur
SPECIALIST whisky and cigar retailer Robert Graham is to double the number...
E-cigs can ignite profits
Operators who stock e-cigarettes could boost takings and keep customers in their outlets longer
OPERATORS who stock e-cigarettes stand to boost profits and keep...
Snap up CAMRA award winner
A HIGHLAND hotel with a reputation for ale is up for sale.
The Stronlossit Inn, near Roy Bridge, was named Fort William and Lochaber CAMRA...
Glen Grant is worth the wait
A CASK that was hand-filled in 1963 by Dennis Malcolm of the Glen Grant distillery is ready for public consumption.
Just 150 bottles of the...