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...

Family man is new Grant’s chairman

SCOTTISH drinks business William Grant & Sons has appointed Glenn Gordon as its new non-exec chairman. Gordon is the great-great grandson of company founder...

Search for safest city outlets underway

THE annual search for the most responsible pub and club operators in Glasgow is underway. Now in its seventh year, the city’s Best Bar None...

Wholesaler goes back to its roots

New initiative to showcase Scots produce to trade BLANTYRE-based wholesaler Dunns Food and Drinks has launched a new initiative to promote Scottish produce to bar,...

Brass Monkey – clarification

IN our May 3 issue we reported that pub operator Graham Sutherland runs the Brass Monkey on Glasgow’s Great Western Road as part of...

Pub boss repeats calls for VAT cut

Excise duty and fruit machine taxes hammering trade, says Martin THE boss of pub giant JD Wetherspoon has reiterated his calls for the UK government...

Belhaven revamps training

BREWER and pubs firm Belhaven is set to relaunch its induction training for all new tenants and lessees. The enhanced training is now carried out...

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Jack Cummins
LEGAL
Niall Hassard
ONLY DRAMS
Andrew Dowson
Neil Morrison
ASK THE OPERATOR
Neil Morrison
THE GRAPEVINE
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