Price policy will boost crime
CRIMINAL gangs will seize the opportunity to cash in if minimum unit pricing for alcohol is introduced in Scotland. The warning came last week from a public policy think-tank, which claims data from HMRC (Her Majesty’s’ Revenue & Customs) proves that organised crime is adept at profiting from a range of market sectors.
Tesco appeal may move goalposts
LICENSING boards may be less willing to issue licence suspensions following a single test purchase failure in future, after Tesco won a successful appeal...
Barr and Britvic in merger talks
IRN Bru owner AG Barr has confirmed it is in talks with fellow soft drinks giant Britvic about a possible merger. A joint statement from both companies confirmed discussions are at an early stage following an approach by Cumbernauld-based Barr, which also owns Strathmore water, to Britvic, whose portfolio includes Britvic mixers and juices, Fruit Shoot and J2O.
Bar offers taste of autumn wine
AN Edinburgh wine bar offered its customers a flavour of autumn at a wine tasting earlier this week.
Le Di-Vin in Randolph Place, which is...
Diageo delivers on strategy
DIAGEO had strong performances from Smirnoff, Guinness, Red Stripe, Captain Morgan’s Spiced and Jose Cuervo to thank as its GB division made good on...
New chef takes the helm at Summer Isles
A WESTER Ross hotel has appointed a new head chef for the first time since 1986.
David Malcolm has taken over from Chris Firth-Bernard at...
CGA makes Magners correction
ON-trade sales analyst CGA Strategy has identified a calculation error that led it to significantly understate the size of the Magners cider brand in...
Lawrie walks to victory at Gleneagles
DIAGEO toasted home success in Perthshire late last month when the Johnnie Walker Championship took place at Gleneagles.
Aberdeen golfer, and Ryder Cup player, Paul...
Thistle Awards take root in Glasgow
SCOTLAND’S top tourism businesses will be recognised at Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum later this year.
Tourism marketing body VisitScotland has confirmed that the...
Pernod posts soaring Scotch sales
SOARING Scotch whisky sales helped Pernod Ricard deliver what it described as its strongest growth since 2008.
The French drinks giant recorded total sales of...
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