SBPA defends Challenge 25
The Scottish Beer & Pub Association (SBPA) has come to the defence of the Scottish Government’s Challenge 25 policy.
Autumn statement a ‘mixed bag’
Plans to scrap employer National Insurance contributions for under 21s by 2015 have been welcomed by trade groups.
Trade tributes after Clutha bar tragedy
Scotland's licensed trade has paid tribute to the victims of the Clutha helicopter crash.
Trade split on Glasgow hours
Licensing board ditches plans to let pubs open until 1am
By Gillian McKenzie
GLASGOW licensing board’s decision to retain a terminal hour of midnight for the...
Tennent’s teams up with troops charity
TENNENT Caledonian is aiming to raise funds for wounded servicemen and women through a partnership with the Help for Heroes charity.
Profits from Help for...
Firm reaches for more Stars
EDINBURGH operator I@G Events has taken on its second Star Pubs & Bars outlet in six months.
The firm took on the lease for...
Tequila beer is in good spirits
HEINEKEN, the firm behind tequila beer Desperados in the UK, has said it expects the spirit beer category to be worth as much as...
Islay distiller adds new warehouse
CONSTRUCTION work on a new warehouse at Islay distillery Kilchoman has been completed.
The 2400 square metre facility, which is said to have a capacity...
Family shows Mhor spirit
THE family behind hospitality business Monachyle Mhor celebrated success at the 2013 Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Awards after claiming the Business Award.
The Lewis family...
Ban has not hit off-trade sales
Retailers have replaced ‘3 for £10’ offers with lower product prices
THE Scottish Government’s ban on multi-buy promotions has failed to reduce the volume of...
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