Monthly Archives: August 2015
Premium gin driving category
Premium brands are driving growth in the gin category, according to the latest market report by drinks producer William Grant & Sons UK.
The William Grant...
Cider brand gets a grilling
Irish cider brand Magners kicked off its sponsorship of ITV’s BBQ Champ series last Friday (July 31).
The deal sees Magners appearing throughout the show’s...
New king of the Whisky Castle
Scotch business at heart of malt trail changes hands
AÂ Whisky-themed cafe and gift shop at the heart of the malt whisky trail has changed hands....
Opportunity knocks for business-minded
Whether a managed or leasehold pub, applicants need the right qualities
Running a pub is a tough gig at the best of times, so it’s important...
Mixing it up with gin
Portobello Road
“I think people are still of the mind-set of adding too much citrus juice, whether this be a large squeeze of lime or...
Training scheme is ‘good for the trade’
AÂ Pub and hotel operator in Dumfries and Galloway has encouraged other licensees to get involved in an industry training scheme after hiring one of...
Customer service is ready to evolve
Davies, one of the three co-founders of CPL Training Group – which last month acquired rival training firm ABV – said the traditional gap...
Whiskey vision to boost spirit sales
Drinks firm Brown-Forman has unveiled a new initiative to promote American whiskey in the on-trade.
The ‘American Whiskey Vision’ aims to demystify the drinks category by...
Punch help for lessees
Pub group Punch Taverns helped its lessees prepare for the summer months this year with a range of support tools and free training.
The Punch Progress...
Chance to reach for the Skye
A hotel overlooking the Isle of Skye has come onto the books of Colliers International, offering buyers the chance to pick up a property...
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