Education’s what we need
BENJAMIN Franklin’s famous quote about death and taxes being the only certainties in life definitely holds true in the UK drinks trade, writes Bibendum...
It’s time to raise a glass for a good cause
By Guy Chatfield
I READ a fantastic article recently describing the situation where, due to a lack of central government funding, the Mayor of Dijon...
Calls to axe the escalator grow louder
HERE we are again.
The Budget is less than two weeks away and the prospect of yet another duty hike looms large over the trade.
With...
It’s time to pull together for pubs
Trade’s vital role must be recognised, writes Tennent’s boss John Gilligan
WE’RE less than two weeks away from the Budget and the inevitable price rise...
Knowledge is Scotch power
Whisky is becoming as popular in its homeland as it is around the world but, writes Jon Beach, there’s still work to be done...
Thank you, and goodbye
FORGIVE me, dear reader, for this moment of reflection.
After 11 and a half years on the trade beat, and occupying the editor’s chair for nearly the past eight, I’m moving to a new journalistic parish.
On a personal level, it’s the right time for a fresh challenge, but it’s with a treasure trove of memories, and a healthy dose of gratitude, that I make the move.
The trade was a different place when I was introduced to its intoxicating mix of people and politics in the summer of 2001.
Back then anything seemed possible.
When it comes to wine, it’s important to help the aged
By Guy Chatfield
I HAD one of those moments recently: sitting in my car at a set of lights with the brain very much in...
VAT’s the way to do it
DEPENDING on your political perspective, the Coalition is either correct in its determination to see out its austerity programme, or it is time to...
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...
Christmas sales review
By Guy Chatfield
NOW that the festive season is well behind us, do you know how your wines sales went over the piece?
From what I’ve...
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