Monthly Archives: February 2017
Lecturer leads the way for Scotland
MasterChef champ Gary Maclean spies big opportunities
By Matthew Lynas
WHEN City of Glasgow College chef lecturer Gary Maclean returned to the classroom after Christmas, it...
A birthday for the achievers
Scottish Wholesale Association gears up for awards
THE Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for a landmark awards show this month with the 15th annual...
Group targets further expansion
Buzzworks Holdings developing latest venue in Bridge of Weir
MULTIPLE operator Buzzworks Holdings is set to expand outwith its Ayrshire heartland this year, adding a...
The grand tour hits Edinburgh
International cocktail event moves outside US for first time
THE Edinburgh cocktail scene stole a march on its counterparts across Europe last month when it...
Loyalty pays off
THE Glasgow-based firm behind loyalty app Swiipi secured a £500,000 grant from Scottish Enterprise last month.
The company was awarded the funding through the Scottish...
High-end drinks are still the story
Wholesalers believe premium products will continue to trend this year
‘PREMIUM’ has become a watchword in the on-trade in recent years, as operators look to...
Licensees take aim at rate levels
Operators across Scotland have been rocked by the draft rateable values
THE release of new draft rateable values has sent shockwaves through the licensed trade,...
Time for change?
The Barclay review group will present its findings to Scottish ministers in July
THE business rates system will be put under the magnifying glass later...
Don’t forget about the ‘engine room’
A thorough maintenance routine is key to perfect pints, firms say
ALTHOUGH there’s a wide range of factors that can influence customers’ decisions on which...
Filtering the options
A COMPANY in Buckinghamshire is marketing what it claims is an alternative to traditional branded bottled waters.
EcoPure Waters supplies a water filtration system and...
Columns
Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
