CONTINUED investment in Glasgow and the strength of the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen have helped boost the Scottish hotel sector this year, according to new figures from business advisory firm BDO.

Strong performance by Scottish hotels

CONTINUED investment in Glasgow and the strength of the oil and gas industry in Aberdeen have helped boost the Scottish hotel sector this year,...
PRINCE Charles was in Speyside last week to open a new bottling hall at Glen Grant distillery.

Distillery gets royal seal of approval

Duke of Rothesay visits Speyside to open new bottling hall PRINCE Charles was in Speyside last week to open a new bottling hall at Glen...
Lighter, rosé wines are likely to prove popular during summer, according to Accolade

The first of the summer wine

Consumer tastes shift towards lighter styles, report says LIGHTER fruity wines look set to dominate consumers’ wine choices this summer. The Wine Nation report from Accolade...
Sourz Mango is the first permanent new addition to the range in two years, joining the Apple, Raspberry, Cherry, Tropical and Blackcurrant variants. It was chosen after more than half (54%) of the brand’s 507,000 Facebook community voted for it.

Sourz shows its spirit for summer

A NEW mango variant has been added to the Sourz range in time for summer. Sourz Mango is the first permanent new addition to the...
Summer drinks, such as cocktails, need to be promoted in outlets in order to maximise sales.

Show and tell this summer

Promotion and visibility key to boosting sales in coming months OPERATORS that fail to market their drinks lists could end up missing a trick this...
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Tropics heads for the trade

COCKTAIL and puree producer Tropics Beverages has launched a range of frozen fruit puree products for the on-trade. Described as a “versatile and labour-saving solution”,...
A STRONG range of soft drinks could help pub and bar operators boost sales and profits this summer.

Trade urged to take a soft focus

A STRONG range of soft drinks could help pub and bar operators boost sales and profits this summer. Producers and distributors say licensees who...
• Nelson and McGowan took on the lease for The Argyll & Sutherland in November.

Lease is more for bar operators

LEASING can give managers the chance to take the next step and run their own business with less risk than buying into a freehold...
THE leased and tenanted pub sector hasn’t been far from the spotlight in recent years as the business model has been scrutinised and debated by both government and the industry itself.

Opportunities knock in leased pub sector

Appetite for outlets remains strong despite downturn and debate, say pubcos THE leased and tenanted pub sector hasn’t been far from the spotlight in recent...
Star Pubs & Bars unveils new food support package

Pubco gives its lessees food for thought

Star Pubs & Bars unveils new food support package STAR Pubs & Bars has joined forces with foodservice wholesaler 3663 to launch a new food...
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