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...
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,...
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