Spirits distributor gets a new on-trade chief
FIRST Drinks, the distributor of Glenfiddich, Sailor Jerry and Hendrick’s, has appointed its first head of on-trade.
Andrew Clifton, who joined from PepsiCo, heads...
Zero hours under the spotlight
Contracts can offer employers and employees flexibility if handled properly, writes employment lawyer David Hoey
SO-CALLED ‘zero hours contracts’ have been in the spotlight recently,...
Little point to new proposals
DEJA vu. That’s a sense Scotland’s licensed trade is probably feeling a lot at the moment.
2013 may be a new year, but...
Opportunities amid challenging times
Pubs can showcase all that Scotland has to offer, writes Barclays’ Jamie Grant
Purgatory persists for many in Scottish hospitality
There is much to be concerned and alarmed about in the Scottish Government's roadmap, writes licensing lawyer Stephen McGowan.
Confusion reigns over under-21 ban
THE question seems simple enough: do licensing boards have the power to ban people under 21 buying alcohol in off-sales outlets?
As is so often...
Sun comes out to boost trade
Between bank holidays, warm weather and the royal wedding, it’s been a great fortnight for many in the trade, but it remains to be...
People at heart of hospitality industry
Building a team which is passionate about excellent customer service is vital, writes chef and restaurateur Jonathan MacDonald
I have always had a passion for food and...
Clean lines keep them coming back
Operators and staff are taught many things about looking after beer, but can sometimes cut corners when it comes to cellar management and cleaning, writes Jeff Singer
Protect yourself on foreign affairs
It’s vital businesses with non-UK staff guard themselves against allegations of discrimination, writes lawyer Ben Thornber.
There’s a lot of political talk about curbing immigration....
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