Investing in community businesses

PUNCH Taverns has recently refurbished five of its Scottish pubs. The investments include £120,000 at the Kirkill Bar in Cambuslang, £145,000 at the Electric Bar...

Tapping into a young market

Firms offer advice on attracting younger customers MANY people have a lot of things to say about the needs and wants of the so-called millennial...

Craft beers with a little je ne sais quoi

A FRENCH drinks importer and a Scottish craft brewer have teamed up to launch a new range of beers in time for Christmas. The collaboration...

Protect profits by planning ahead

Preparation puts pubs and bars ahead of the game, firms say THE nights are fair drawing in and while the winter weather may not be...

Schnapping together a new look

THE firm behind Corky’s Schnapps has unveiled a new look for the brand alongside a marketing campaign which aims to promote the new identity. Key...

Gearing up for Christmas

Scottish licensees confident this festive season will provide a welcome boost OPERATORS across Scotland are optimistic that this Christmas will bring another big boost for...

Keeping up with the trends

Knowing what to stock and what support is available can pay off There's no denying that stocking the right drinks range is vital to running...

The only way is up for cider category

Premium brands will drive growth for years to come, say firms SUMMER may be the traditional cider season but over the last few years there’s...

Building a beer portfolio

Carlsberg UK continues to expand its range Danish brewer Carlsberg has been bolstering its beer portfolio over the last few months with a flurry of...

Consumers keen to taste difference

Broadening palates bring benefits for operators, say wine suppliers When the Great British Bake Off becomes headline news there’s no longer any arguing that customers...

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