Play it cool to boost beer sales
IT seems there has rarely been a greater focus on bottled beer.
From brewers expanding their portfolios with brews from around the world to a...
Outlook remains cloudy
AS the Tories and SNP go to war over the independence referendum, the rest of us have no choice but to focus on how...
Make a move for Moray hotel
A MORAY hotel that attracts a mix of local and tourist business is up for sale.
Located in the village of Charlestown of Aberlour, between...
Curry crown for Prestwick restaurant
A FAMILY-owned Prestwick restaurant has been named the best Indian restaurant in Scotland at a major UK awards ceremony.
Taj Tandoori won the Best In...
Tourism there for the taking
Operators can cash in on growing visitor spend, writes Robin Worsnop, chair of Edinburgh Tourism Action Group
THE last 20 years have seen a remarkable...
Board welcomes Pubwatch dialogue
A MEETING held between Glasgow’s Pubwatch groups, licensing board, LSOs and the police last week was hailed as a significant step in maintaining positive...
Cash in as drinkers aim to impress
VALENTINE’S Day presents a great chance for bartenders to encourage consumers to trade up to higher margin drinks.
So contends drinks giant Pernod Ricard, which...
Lending still so tight
A FINANCE broker with 25 years experience lending to the trade can’t recall a time when it was so difficult for operators to access...
Wetherspoon toasts results
JD Wetherspoon has reported healthy trading over the festive period.
The company, which has more than 50 pubs in Scotland, said like-for-like sales in the...
Cracking the refurb conundrum
YOUR outlet needs a revamp but cash-flow is tight and funding is hard to come by – it’s a quandary familiar to many operators...
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Luke Richardson
William Woodburn
