Forum on funding

AN industry gathering hosted by law firm Tods Murray this month will look at ways hospitality businesses can access funding in the challenging economic...

The Wine Guy

NOW that the festive season is well behind us, do you know how your wines sales went over the piece? From what I’ve read,...

Numbers game

JACQUES Borel makes a convincing economic case for Chancellor George Osborne to slash VAT for the hospitality sector in his 2014 Budget. Although the move...

Cooking up a storm

Valentine and its sister company Cuisinequip will be showcasing their latest additions to the market at the ScotHot exhibition. Valentine will promote its latest range...

Whiteside swaps pints for pasties

ROGER Whiteside has stepped down as chief executive of Punch Taverns after four years at the helm. Whiteside, who has been appointed chief executive at...

Scots hotels beat UK rivals

SCOTTISH hotels recorded higher occupancy rates and revenue from rooms than any other part of the UK in November, according to new figures. But performance...

UK sales flat at Diageo

THE world’s biggest drinks firm saw sales and operating profit grow rapidly in emerging markets in the last six months of 2012, but confirmed...

Spotlight shines on hospitality sector

Events will highlight industry’s key role in Scots economy SCOTLAND’S tourism and hospitality sector will be in the spotlight next month as the ScotHot trade...

Money isn’t everything

THEY’RE an established part of the consumer experience today. But discounts don’t necessarily bring a better dining experience in the trade. The latest Taste the...

Wallaces in recruitment drive

IRVINE-based wholesaler Wallaces Express, which has six depots around Scotland, is in the market for new recruits. The firm confirmed last week that it was...

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