Pernod Ricard, owner of Scotch whisky firm Chivas Brothers, has reported a 22 per cent rise in reported first quarter sales to €3.3 billion, driven by growth in its key US, Chinese, Indian and travel retail markets despite “challenging and volatile” trading conditions. Alexandre Ricard (pictured above), the chairman and chief executive of the Paris-based drinks […]
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Business leaders say the Scottish and UK governments must make it clear how companies will be supported through the upcoming recession. The latest findings from the Scottish Chambers of Commerce’s (SCC) leading business survey showed organisations were fighting increased costs, inflationary pressure and “misjudged” policies by the UK Government. The SCC’s quarterly economic indicator survey,
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Peter Vardy, the Scotland wide motor retail group, has been presented with the Retailer of the Year award for large scale retailers at the national Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2022. The Motherwell-headquartered group has beaten competition from around 13,500 UK automotive retailers to receive the Retailer of the Year award for retailers with over 100
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Scottish Business Week 2022 took place virtually last week, with more than 1,200 sign-ups from business owners and aspiring businesspeople around the country. The free event, delivered by Business Gateway and its national support partners including Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, South of Scotland Enterprise, Skills Development Scotland, and sponsored by British Business Bank,
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Miller Homes is holding a second community consultation on its proposals for a residential-led development in Kinross. Located in a sustainable and accessible location (by virtue of its close proximity to shops, services and schools, which are within walking distance), the development has the potential to bring significant benefits to the existing local community. If
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An equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, according to one of Scotland’s leading architects and former president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Speaking ahead of BE-ST Fest, an industry summit taking place on the 25th of October focused on zero carbon
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Edinburgh Academical Netball Club has secured three key sponsors to accelerate their growth and development in the upcoming 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. Wealth manager RBC Brewin Dolphin are confirmed as lead sponsor for the defending Scottish Cup champions who are also supported by Edinburgh estate agent Coulters and Scottish software company Sharktower. Reflecting on the
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Scotland’s largest construction trade association, SELECT is celebrating after winning a prestigious national award for its response to the coronavirus pandemic. The campaigning trade body scooped the award for Best Membership Support since COVID-19 at the Association Excellence Awards, which recognise the vital work carried out by organisations across the UK. Judges praised the association
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Pelion, a global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity business, headquartered in Glasgow, has secured significant growth equity funding from Scottish Equity Partners (SEP). The funding will enable the company to grow independently, and invest further in product development, sales and customer support. Pelion has developed a leading global connectivity management platform enabling enterprise customers to
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Glasgow-based DamGoodDrams, an ecommerce platform specialising in independent spirits, is gearing up to launch its own line of whisky and take its business overseas, following a successful first year. Founded in October 2020, DamGoodDrams sells a range of independent whiskies. The company quickly took off and, as the hospitality industry bounced back from the pandemic,
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