New distributor for Russian Standard
Russian Standard is to be distributed by Whyte & Mackay in the UK after a “comprehensive selection process” by the vodka brand.
Archives for September 27, 2011
Late night levy and EMROs 'unlikely' to be used
Early-morning restriction orders (EMROs) and the late-night levy (LNL) are unlikely to be put into practice because licensing authorities are simply “not excited” by them, according to licensing specialists.
Molson Coors set to end Carling Cup sponsorship
Molson Coors looks set to end its sponsorship of the Football League Cup — known as the Carling Cup or the Worthington Cup for the past 14 seasons.
Punch lessee case goes to full trial
A Punch licensee involved in a bitter dispute with the pub company will now have his case heard at a full trial.
20% of Scots hosts considered pub exit
One in five Scottish licensees has mulled over selling up or closing down their pub within the last six months — that’s according to independent research commissioned by brewer Molson Coors.
Momo secures second Jongleurs
Momo Leisure, the firm run by former Nexum Leisure executive David Elphick and business partner Jez King to run Jongleurs comedy clubs under franchise, has secured its second site, in Bristol.
No mention of licensing issues
As I predicted, the final stages of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill were taken up with a last-ditch attempt to derail the Government’s proposals for elected commissioners of police and the licensing aspects were not touched upon at all.
Plan properly to ensure end-of-year sales tonic
Proper planning prevents poor performance, and how true that is. Never before have the five P-words needed to be put into action and I mean now, as delay in proper strategic planning will cost you dearly in lost sales throughout the forthcoming...
Free 'Challenge 25' training for Scottish licensees
Licensees in Scotland will be able to access free age verification training worth £35,000 through a partnership between drinks giant Diageo and CPL Training.