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Cox & Co acquired by Casa Group in seven-figure deal

   Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England. The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence into Scotland for the first time. John Cox, Managing […]

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PureGym targets up to 60 openings in 2025 as it launches five new sites in a single day

  PureGym, Britain’s biggest health and fitness club operator has targeted up to 60 openings in 2025 as it launches five new sites in a single day.  Last Friday, four new gyms opened simultaneously across the UK – at Bury Woodfields Retail Park, Exmouth, Hazel Grove and Whitehaven – alongside an overseas site in Martigny,

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Advisory board to drive Zebra Growth’s regenerative marketing mission

  Zebra Growth, the Edinburgh-based regenerative marketing consultancy, has launched a strategic three-year business plan with the appointment of an international board of advisors. In a pivotal move for the company which helps purpose-driven organisations to grow while staying true to their mission, the firm has brought in six sustainable business leaders from around the

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PizzaExpress reports £5.3m loss for FY2025

  PizzaExpress reported a total comprehensive loss of £5.3m for the 52 weeks ended 29 December 2024, compared with a profit of £1.94m in the previous period. The loss included an £11.18m impairment charge on intercompany receivables, up from £4.47m the year before. At year-end, the company was in a net liability position of £74.53m

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Holmes Mackillop director Robert Stewart to retire

   Holmes Mackillop Solicitors director Robert Stewart (pictured above), head of its busy Giffnock office, is set to retire at the end of this month. A familiar face to generations of home buyers and sellers within Giffnock and beyond, Mr Stewart’s retirement marks the end of an era, as well as the culmination of his

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SSR Group expands with RP HIAB Transport acquisition

  Sterling Sinclair Removals Group (SSR) has expanded with the successful acquisition of RP HIAB Transport in Alloa. The six-figure deal is the fifth acquisition completed by SSR founder Adam Sinclair, who set up the business in 2016 in Stirling after injury forced the former Scotland Under-20 rugby star to step away from professional rugby. 

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Shield and PwC UK Forge Collaboration to Deliver Future-Ready Communications Compliance

  Shield, a leading AI platform for digital communication governance and archiving, today announced a collaboration with PwC UK, one of the world’s most trusted professional services firms. The alliance brings together Shield’s unified, cloud-native solution with PwC’s specialist expertise in communications surveillance delivery, regulatory compliance and complex programme execution. The collaboration is designed to

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New Chief Marketing Officer appointed as Duckhams Oils ramps up investment

   Duckhams, the original British motor oil since 1899, is pleased to welcome a new Chief Marketing Officer as it continues its investment programme. David McLean (pictured above) becomes the latest senior figure to join the iconic British lubricant brand. With over 30 years of commercial experience across the UK and global markets, David has

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Greggs and Farmfoods get ready to open for business in new Loudoun Retail Park

  In a major boost to employment and the local economy in East Ayrshire, two national food chains will open their doors before Christmas in a prime shopping location which has been masterminded by two locally-born and raised businessmen. Greggs and Farmfoods will both start trading early November at the Loudoun Retail Park in Galston,

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Prime Property Auctions to hit £350,000 referral fee milestone

  Prime Property Auctions, a leading Scottish auction house, is set to pay out £350,000 in referral fees by the end of this month. The Glasgow-based firm, which offers listings on residential, commercial and land, was set up in 2022, with founders John Morris and Luis Guarin adopting the referral business model since the company’s

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