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...
Filshill invests in its electronic future
Bespoke system will drive retailers’ sales and efficiency, Glasgow-based wholesaler says
INDEPENDENT wholesale and cash and carry firm JW Filshill has launched a new EPOS...
SWA puts youth policy in place
Mentoring scheme vital to wholesale sector’s fortunes, president says
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has been deluged with offers from senior industry figures keen to take...
Bartender hired for top whiskey role
SPIRITS giant Brown-Forman has appointed a new ambassador for its American whiskey brands.
Tom Vernon, who has worked at a number of top UK...
Christmas on the menu for BBFB
BACARDI Brown-Forman Brands aims to help operators drive sales this festive season with the help of its seasonal cocktail initiative.
The drinks firm has released...
Brands bid to show they have sex appeal
Is the drinks industry doing enough to cater for female drinkers? A selection of suppliers share their thoughts on attracting the ladies
FEMALES account for...
Xmas – a season to be jolly?
IT’S been the talk in the wholesale trade for some years now that Christmas is getting later every year in terms of how pubs...
Balance key to drinks range
Operators should stock mix of established and new brands, distributors say
SELECTING the right brands for the back bar can be a real challenge for...
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