Flying high in the licensed trade sky
Some drinks brands’ cups runneth over in bumper sales year
WHILE this year’s CGA list saw a number of brands gaining ground, some names had...
Gin sings as the category grows
GIN is well and truly the spirit of the moment, with the category representing the biggest increase in value across all drinks categories, according...
Static sales year
WHILE many categories saw either successes or declines in the past year, Scotch whisky was fairly static.
Journey into darkness
LAST year saw consumers seemingly shifting their allegiance from light to dark rums – a trend that continued in 2017.
The giant overshadows
SALES of imported whiskey showed little fluctuation over the past year in terms of overall takings for pubs and bars.
What is underlined by the...
Slight dip for RTDs
THE ready to drink (RTD) category suffered a slight decline in value last year, dipping by around 2% to a value of £29.5 million.
Time is on your side for a refresh
Small changes can make a big difference, firms say
Sizing up the seasonal shift
Preparation is key to capitalising on changing demands
Alcohol-free growth
THE low and no-alcohol category continues to grow, albeit slower than last year, when the on-trade was still coming to terms with the lower...
Keep up with the new kids in town
Themed events are key to unlocking student sales, according to drinks firms
FRESHERS’ week arguably remains one of the biggest events in the Scottish bar...
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Niall Hassard
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
Luke Richardson
