Trade welcomes action on reviews
Investigation into alleged misuse is “long overdue”, groups say
By Gillian McKenzie
AN investigation into alleged “unlawful practices” on review websites has been welcomed by trade...
Business rates blasted by trade
Operators and the SLTA have called for an urgent rethink on business rates after new data from the Scottish Government found some businesses are...
Oil price hurting Aberdeen trade
‘Continued uncertainty’ in sector hits hospitality businesses
By Matthew Lynas
FALLING oil prices have hit Aberdeen’s hospitality industry hard, according to new figures from business adviser...
Holyrood pledge to help tourism
Fergus Ewing reiterates support for industry at conference
The Scottish Government is “committed” to working with the tourism industry in Scotland, and has pledged support in...
Edinburgh bins policy under fire
Operators say new trade waste system is impacting on businesses
By Gillian McKenzie
Edinburgh operators have hit out at a new trade waste policy, claiming it...
Campbell takes reins at Tennent’s
Alastair Campbell has been appointed managing director of Tennent Caledonian Breweries (TCB).
Campbell, the former group company director and global brand director of youth travel...
Lower limit hits rural pubs hard
Alcohol sales plummet by up to 90%, new research claims
THE lower drink drive limit has hit rural pubs hardest during its first six months,...
Stonegate snaps up Maclay pubs
THE pub group behind the Slug and Lettuce, Living Room and Yates’s brands has bought 15 former Maclay Inns pubs and hotels.
Stonegate Pub Company...
Views sought on Labour licensing Bill
A Holyrood committee is seeking views on the recently-lodged Alcohol (Licensing, Public Health and Criminal Justice) (Scotland) Bill.
The proposed legislation, introduced by Labour MSP Dr Richard...
Pubs welcome beer tie study
Pubco reform campaigners have welcomed a Scottish Government pledge to investigate the impact of the beer tie in Scotland.
Speaking at the Scottish Parliament last...
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