What will happen to Glenmorangie?
Last week the MacDonald family, which owns 50 per cent of whisky brand Glenmorangie, announced it would be selling its controlling interest. The...
Archives for September 1, 2004
Guinness volumes dip for Diageo
Drinks giant Diageo has seen sales of Guinness decline in the UK and Ireland.Reporting full-year results for the year to June 30, Diageo said...
Technology: Buying made simple
Hardys & Hansons' new electronic order-to-payment system aims to transform pub purchasing.Nottingham brewer Hardys & Hansons is pioneering a...
Drink Talking: Matt Jackson
To be successful in the trade requires hard work, determination and a vision says Matt Jackson of the Water Witch in Lancaster.It will sound an odd...
Recruitment companies continue to fail licensees
Licensees are calling on the government to stop recruitment companies from failing to live up to their promises. The Publican newsdesk has been...
Capital idea
The Yates MBO is the latest in a series of private equity investments in pub companies. Bill Priestley, of Legal & General Ventures, examines the...
Government's alcohol blitz comes to an end
The Home Office's blitz on alcohol-related crime has come to an end, but police forces around the country are pledging to continue the battle.During...
Scottish smoking consultation 'shambles'
The Scottish trade has branded the smoking consultation a "shambles" following First Minister Jack McConnell's claim that a smoking ban was...