“Tremendous respect” for Gillan
THE Scottish Licensed Trade Association (SLTA) has paid tribute to Dr Evelyn Gillan, head of Alcohol Focus Scotland and prominent health campaigner, who passed...
Cider brand is mixing it up
OVER 20 bartenders from across Scotland gathered at the LA Group training centre in Glasgow earlier this month for the first ever Rekorderlig Jam.
The...
Recessionary spending remains
SPENDING habits formed during the recession have been retained by consumers visiting the on-trade, according to William Grant & Sons UK’s annual market report.
The...
Trade hits out at wage hike plan
Licensed trade figures have criticised the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW), unveiled in UK chancellor George Osborne’s first Budget of the new Parliament.
The...
Record trade as wind stops play
Hospitality operators enjoyed record trade after weather stopped play at The Open Championship in St Andrews.
More than 200,000 golf fans attended the 144th tournament,...
Community champ goes its own way
The landlord of Alva pub the Crown Inn had no experience in the licensed trade before taking over the bar five years ago.
It was...
Batleys scraps card charges
WHOLESALE group Bestway – parent company of Batleys - has announced that it has scrapped credit card charges across all of its depots.
The company,...
Property firms join forces
Two Edinburgh-based commercial property firms have announced a strategic joint venture that will see the companies share resources.
Cornerstone Business Agents and IME Property are...
A fine move by wine wholesaler
Wholesaler Inverarity Morton is set to launch a new specialist wine division to work with its high-end restaurant, bar and hotel customers.
The new fine wine...
Outdoor seating plans slammed
Policy changes could see charges spiral for Glasgow operators
In addition to licensing and roads consent (said to be £409 for city centre premises), a...
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