‘Tis the season for new serves

Diageo steps up marketing for liqueur brand as Christmas approaches Cream liqueur Baileys is the focus of a new festive marketing campaign designed to drive...

Sparkling set to shine this Christmas

Sparkling wine is set to shine this festive season, according to wine supplier Kingsland Drinks. Pete Fairclough, brand manager at Kingsland Drinks, whose range includes...

In the festive mix

COCKTAIL producer Funkin is promoting a range of festive cocktails designed to help licensees maximise sales this festive season. The firm has created a number...

Soft drinks firm targets free-trade

Vimto to build sales through focus on free and managed outlets Soft drinks and dispense firm Nichols, owner of Vimto, is targeting significant growth in...

Christmas ad is coming for 20th year

The Christmas countdown will get well and truly underway for soft drinks giant Coca-Cola Enterprises later this month when its ‘Holidays are Coming’ advert...

Blend in a bit of adventure

Bar staff should be bold this season, says Wayne Collins Around two dozen Scottish bartenders were given a dose of Christmas ahead of the festive...

Borders inn unveils winter programme

A Borders inn has unveiled plans to celebrate Scottish cuisine throughout December with a programme of festive dining events. The Buccleuch Arms in St Boswells...

The spirits of Christmas

Cocktails and food pairing take centre stage in winter campaign Drinks giant Diageo has launched a cocktail-focused campaign targeted at driving spirits sales in the...

Getting finance on the right track

Financial support is available to on-trade operators that prepare well Whisky may be the water of life but it’s cash flow that keeps the licensed...

Negotiate for festive prices

Good value is key this Christmas, new report says Negotiating on price when ordering seasonal produce could pay dividends for operators this Christmas, a new...

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