Sun shines on Scotmid
WEATHER was cited as a key factor as Scotmid Co-operative posted “comparable” results for the 26 weeks to July 27.
Recording an operating profit of...
Compliance is costly for trade
COMPLIANCE with health and safety and employment law costs the licensed trade £792 million a year, according to the Forum of Private Business (FPB).
The...
Hospitality sector boosts economy
THE hospitality industry plays a “critical” role in fighting youth unemployment and is “essential” for jobs and growth and the health of other sectors,...
Beer fans buy in to Scots brewer
Brewdog raises £3m of £4m share scheme target in two months
BREWDOG has raised £3 million in just two months under its latest ‘crowd funding’...
Scotch whisky exports increase
THE value of Scotch whisky exports grew by 11% in the first six months of 2013 to nearly £2 billion, according to new figures...
Scots food and drink a ‘success’
Industry smashes turnover targets six years ahead of schedule
SCOTLAND’S food and drink industry has grown ahead of expectations since 2009, with annual turnover now...
Operator in Bridge of Don is local hero
Sustainability, the environment and a bit of fun fuel Martin Young’s ventures
By Matthew Lynas
BRIDGE of Don pub The Mains of Scotstown Inn uses around...
‘Fit and proper’ set to return?
By Dave Hunter
LICENSING boards will have the ability to consider an individual’s ‘suitability’ to sell alcohol and run licensed premises, under new proposals from...
Technology can help ‘future proof’ pubs
Operators who don’t do digital could miss out on the next generation of drinkers
PUB operators must embrace digital technology or risk losing out on...
Quality and flavour key to wine sales
Growth of category relies on shifting away from selling purely on price, says supplier
By Dave Hunter
An emphasis on quality and flavour, rather than price,...
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