Business CNCT

May 2023

SELECT LAUNCHES NEW MEMBERSHIP SUB-CATEGORY TO REFLECT DEMAND FOR EV CHARGING EQUIPMENT

Campaigning trade body SELECT has introduced a new sub-category of membership to reflect the growing demand for installation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points among its members.  Scotland’s largest construction trade association is rolling out the dedicated EV membership classification as an increasing number of electrical contractors carry out the work to help Scotland meet […]

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OROCCO PRIMED FOR FURTHER GROWTH AFTER EXPANSION INTO NEW BASE

Orocco, the Edinburgh-based construction firm, is primed for significant growth after expanding into a new headquarters. Increasing demand has seen the firm take over West Church, the premises which formerly housed the city’s well-known bespoke furniture maker Charles Taylor Woodwork. The impressive B listed former church, which is understood to date from the 1840s, is

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SCOTTISH SEAWEED FIRM SETS SIGHTS ON GLOBAL EXPANSION

Doctor Seaweed, a brand producing supplements derived from natural, sustainably harvested, Scottish seaweed is setting its sights on global expansion, after attracting interest from major retailers in Europe and North America.   Available to buy in the UK from Boots, QVC and Holland and Barrett, Doctor Seaweed has recently expanded into Italy and is now in

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FRASERS GROUP IN TALKS WITH THG OVER ACQUISITION

Mike Ashley’s retail empire is in talks with THG over a deal to acquire one of its brands. Frasers Group, through its subsidiary Evans Cycles, is seeking to acquire the stock and intellectual property assets of ProBikeKit. It was reported in April that Manchester-headquartered online retail and software group THG was to close ProBikeKit which

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BIRMINGHAM CREATIVE AGENCY NAMED AMONG THE BEST PLACES TO WORK

Birmingham based creative agency, Tribera, has been named as one of the UK’s best employers in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023, which celebrates companies with outstanding employee engagement and workplace happiness.  Tribera was listed in the small organisation category (under 49 employees). Scoring an impressive 94% for its overall employee engagement score

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LAND ROVER EXPERIENCE BECOMES SCOTLAND’S LATEST EMPLOYEE OWNED BUSINESS

BUSINESS The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023, the most prestigious event in the hospitality industry, took place on Tuesday, May 16th, at the exquisite DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The evening was a resounding success, with industry leaders, esteemed professionals, and esteemed guests coming together to honour the very best in Scottish hospitality. The Scottish

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YOUNG GLASGOW ENTREPRENEUR WINS AWARD FROM EASYJET FOUNDER

German Doner Kebab (GDK) has recently opened its doors to another UK restaurant, its 128th location in its home market of the UK and 150th internationally. This milestone further strengthens GDK’s position as the Global #1 doner kebab chain. The new GDK opened on May 10th in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, to a tremendous reception by the

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LLOYDS BANKING GROUP ENHANCES ACCESSIBILITY IN THE WORKPLACE

 (L) Adam Bamford & (R) Karl Shaw An “anti-networking” business club is working wonders for the mental health of Derby businessmen. Beers and Business provides a chance for local entrepreneurs to get together over a tasty beer and put the world to rights. Since launching in June 2021, the club – set up by Adam

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ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS CEMENT NORTHWEST GROWTH WITH NEW PROJECT WINS

PROJECT WINS Interactive Investor is creating jobs after signing a deal to increase its Manchester headquarters by 50%. The company, which was acquired by investment giant Abrdn for £1.5bn in 2022, has taken on a new floor at 201 Deansgate. The move means the business will now be spread across three floors at the five-storey

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THE WINNERS OF THE 6 TH SCOTTISH HOSPITALITY AWARDS 2023 HAVE BEEN REVEALED

The Scottish Hospitality Awards 2023, the most prestigious event in the hospitality industry, took place on Tuesday, May 16th, at the exquisite DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. The evening was a resounding success, with industry leaders, esteemed professionals, and esteemed guests coming together to honour the very best in Scottish hospitality. The Scottish Hospitality

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