Scots pubs star for Greene King
Brewer and pub group calls for parity on minimum unit pricing
BELHAVEN’S managed pubs and beers brewed in Dunbar made a positive contribution as parent...
Taxman turns up heat on the trade
Pubs and nightclubs in Scotland are being targeted by HM Revenue & Customs as part of its latest crackdown on tax dodgers across the UK. Taskforces have been set up to lead “intensive bursts of activity” in what HMRC described as “specific high risk trade sectors” as it seeks to recover £30 million in unpaid taxes.
Price is right for Tennent’s – C&C
Magners sales slide in UK but lager brand performing well in Scotland
SCOTLAND’S number one lager is continuing to make good headway at home –...
Sky pegs prices for pubs
Operators welcomed Sky’s decision to freeze prices for pubs and clubs – as it was confirmed newco Rangers will not play in the SPL next season. The broadcast giant confirmed its plans early last week, two days before the SPL officially voted to deny the club a spot in the top flight, meaning there will be no Old Firm league clashes in the coming season.
Operators missing a technology trick
More diners using smart phones to locate, book and review restaurants
RESTAURANT and bar operators with no online presence are missing out on more than...
Remy in for Islay distiller
Cognac house Remy Cointreau was staging a surprise move into Scotch whisky earlier this week as it entered into talks to acquire Islay’s Bruichladdich distillery. A statement confirming the move was issued on the day SLTN went to press, with Bruichladdich managing director Mark Reynier also highlighting the development on Twitter.
Loan scandal is new bank low
SINCE around 2008 the dearth of bank lending has frequently been cited as one of the biggest challenges facing the licensed trade. It’s generally...
Redress for bank mis-selling victims
City watchdog finds serious failings in hedge sales to SMEs
LICENSED operators in Scotland could be among thousands of UK SMEs in line for compensation...
Dundee hotel scoops excellence award
A DUNDEE hotel has won a top award from Trip Advisor, the travel website.
Hilton Dundee was awarded with a 2012 Certificate of Excellence, which...
SMEs report slow growth
SMALL and medium-sized firms say the pace of growth is too slow for a sustainable recovery.
The latest quarterly survey from the British Chambers of...
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