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Succession plan: Brian Calder and John Gilligan of Wallaces TCB.

Calder takes the helm at Tennent’s

By Gillian McKenzie Wholesale boss takes over enlarged business following acquisition THE former boss of wholesaler Wallaces Express has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian...
Brian Calder and John Gilligan

Calder takes helm at Tennent’s

Brian Calder has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries.
training

Fears over trade training delays

Tardiness could have “dire consequences” for operators.
downing_street

Chancellor scraps duty escalator

Trade groups and drinks bodies have welcomed the announcement that the duty escalator for alcohol will be scrapped.
Brian Calder and John Gilligan

C&C Group buys out Wallaces Express

Tennent's owner C&C Group has bought the remaining 50% stake in wholesaler Wallaces Express.
Alan Crossan

Clutha owner thanks the trade

The owner of the Clutha bar has thanked Scotland’s licensed trade for the “incredible” support shown following the tragedy.
Fyne Ales

A Fyne move for craft brewery

Fyne Ales has unveiled ambitious £2 million expansion plans which could treble the Argyll-based craft brewery’s turnover.
Prohibition

Action needed on underage sales

An Aberdeen-based pub and bar operator has argued there should be greater legal repercussions for buying alcohol underage.
money

No consensus on new fees regime

The current licence fees regime “could be improved” – but group set up to review system fails to reach consensus.
Pub TV

Pubs copyright action continues

Sky and the Premier League have pledged to continue pursuing Scottish publicans over copyright infringement.

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