Pubs benefit from sports Jambo-ree
OPERATORS in Scotland’s two biggest cities are counting the benefits brought by the Scottish Cup Final clash between Hearts and Hibs after customers flocked to pubs to catch the action. The so-called ‘super Saturday’ (May 19) saw the Jambos beat Hibernian 5-1 in the all-Edinburgh final – the first in more than 100 years – at Hampden in Glasgow...
Hoteliers urged to improve connections
HOTELS across the UK could be losing business as a result of poor internet connectivity, according to one service provider.
James Pink, boss of telecommunications...
Single malt embraces the arts
SINGLE malt whisky anCnoc is releasing a series of limited edition bottlings in conjunction with Scottish illustrator Peter Arkle.
In a first for the...
Campari’s sales Catalyst
WHOLESALER Matthew Clark’s new drinks marketing and distribution agency is to take on Gruppo Campari’s brands from July 1.
Catalyst Brands will operate as a...
Islay malt sees profits rise by a fifth
BRUICHLADDICH, the independently-owned Islay single malt distillery, has reported a significant rise in turnover and profits during 2011.
The distillery said its operating profit...
Lucky 13 for Edinburgh hotel
EDINBURGH’S George Hotel has scooped a top customer service award for the 13th time in a row.
The 249-bedroom hotel, which is part of the...
On the road with Bacardi
SLTN has joined forces with Bacardi Brown-Forman Brands to launch a series of new training and advice columns.
Over the coming months, SLTN will be...
Coors’ chief in Euro move
THE man who runs the UK division of Molson Coors is to take on a new role as CEO of the brewer’s newly acquired...
Referendum should be earlier: SBPA
THE referendum on Scottish independence should be held earlier than its proposed 2014 date, according to the Scottish Beer and Pub Association (SBPA).
Responding...
Pub firm gets into the online Spirit
PUBCO Spirit claims a new online reservations system has helped it increase bookings and grow its customer database.
The firm, which demerged from Punch Taverns...
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