Love (cider) in a cold climate, brands say

CIDER makers are looking to boost cold weather sales this Christmas with seasonal serves and products. Swedish cider brand Rekorderlig has launched a new...

Why the soft touch can power sales

OPERATORS are being urged to ensure their soft drinks offer is up to scratch this Christmas. That was the message last week from soft...

Shaking it up for the season

AFTER another tough year for the trade, licensees will be looking to make the most of the upcoming festive season. And drinks companies say the...

Switch on to greater cost efficiencies

From energy management to food waste, there’s no shortage of ways operators can save much-needed cash, experts tell SLTN LICENSEES can help the environment and...

Give sales a festive sparkle

THE festive season can be the ideal time to boost sales of Champagne, according to Pernod Ricard UK. The company, which owns the Perrier-Jouet...

Heat solution gives caterers money to burn

A CATERING equipment supplier is aiming to position its environmentally friendly chafing dish heater as an alternative to traditional gel and wick burners. Eco-burner...

Long game paying off for Ayrshire wine firm

Alliance Wine won the coveted Wine List of the Year Award at the recent International Wine Challenge. Marketing director Giles Cooke shares the secrets...

Industry rocked as an old name exits stage

Rival firms express sadness at the fall of WaverleyTBS and speculate what it might mean for the wholesale sector. Scott Wright reports WHOLESALE operators across...

Recession raising wholesale bar

THIS month’s collapse of WaverleyTBS brought into focus the challenges facing the wholesale sector. With the country having been mired in the economic doldrums for...

Bestway delivers drinks in a hurry

Wholesaler expands direct supply business to take in whole of Scotland BATLEYS Wholesale has announced that it is to expand its delivered drinks service in...

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