Prices slashed in new year ‘sales’
Operators slashed drinks prices earlier this month in a bid to boost trade during what’s expected to be a particularly tough trading month. National pub groups and independent bar owners said the traditional post-Christmas trading dip, coupled with what’s forecast to be another gloomy year for the economy, prompted them to unleash a range of deals designed to attract consumers.
Support builds for floor price
Support for minimum pricing emerged from two influential sources over the festive season. Prime Minister David Cameron was reported to have ordered officials to investigate the mechanism, as well as look into a new tax system based on units, as the Department of Health develops its forthcoming alcohol strategy for England and Wales.
New tax may be a game changer
MAJOR change is on the way for Scots pubs which have gaming and gambling at the heart of their offer.
From April a new tax...
Every picture tells a story
Your restaurant has great food. The service is excellent, the staff are friendly and, most importantly, your customers like it.
But in these economic times,...
A dram fine experience
THE Scotch Whisky Experience in Edinburgh has picked up a top award.
The Royal Mile venue was named Best Visitor Experience 2011 by the Association...
BII chief quits for new role
THE chief executive of trade body BII has left the organisation after three years at the helm.
Neil Robertson has taken the role of director...
Glasgow restaurant group makes first capital move
CHRISTMAS has come at a good time for the Kama Sutra Restaurant Group.
The Glasgow-based Indian food operator, which was formed in September last year,...
Howie shows he’s a cut above
SIMON Howie, the chairman of Perthshire-based butcher Simon Howie Foods, has been awarded the Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland Business Award.
Howie started his career in...
Trade luminaries in university honours
TWO leading lights of the Scottish hospitality scene have been recognised by universities for the contribution they have made to the sectors they’ve forged...
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