‘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,...
Wholesaler upbeat about Coors sales
Brewer passes free-trade distribution in Scotland to Matthew Clark
By Dave Hunter
THE boss of Matthew Clark in Scotland said he is confident the wholesaler can...
Glasgow bars to get ‘extra’ hour?
Board proposes ‘additional flexibility’ on trading times
By Gillian McKenzie
PUBS in Glasgow city centre could be allowed to open until 1am seven days a week...
Festival set to spice up Perthshire
TEMPERATURES are set to rise at Scone Palace this weekend when the venue hosts what is claimed to be Scotland’s first Chilli Festival.
Running this...
Police move to allay commissioner fears
POLICE Scotland has moved to tackle fears that the creation of a new ‘intelligence commissioner’ role would lead to ‘witch trials’ in the licensed...
Luxury Perthshire resort adds lodges
AURORA Hotel Collection has expanded its Kenmore resort in Perthshire with the addition of three new luxury lodges.
The company claims to have invested...
Tennent’s takes investor award
TENNENT Caledonian was named Investor of the Year at the Deals & Dealmakers Awards in Glasgow earlier this month.
The brewer’s trade invest team picked...
Games machine move bears fruit, pubco says
STAR Pubs & Bars is to install remote data capture boards (RDCs) to games machines in pubs across its estate, claiming machines fitted with...
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