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Net store closures in Scotland are at their lowest rate since 2016 marking an overall positive turn for retail post-pandemic, according to new data from PwC and The Local Data Company (LDC).

Business investment in Scotland has lagged for the majority of the past decade and could have detrimental impact on productivity and longer-term economic growth, a new report has warned. Launched in 1998 and now in its 25th year, the Scottish Business Monitor is compiled by the Fraser of A

A police officer tracking a suspected spy balloon was left red-faced after discovering it was cack on his windshield.

Scotland's tourism industry is struggling under pressure from government policies, according to the Business Barometer Survey published by the Scottish Tourism Alliance.

Housebuilder Persimmon has told investors that its margin and profits will be lower than last year due to a marked decrease in completions. In its final results for the year ended 31 December 2022, the company said that while it is too early to assess a full year sales rate, should current rate

Hop, a Scottish hotel property management software firm, has broken into North American and African markets, after cementing a deal with the leisure group founded by former BBC ‘Dragon', Duncan Bannatyne. Hop was the 2017 brainchild of highlands-based hoteliers, Richard Drummond and Jon Erasmu

A new Aberdeenshire-based holiday let management company, Heritage Hosting, has launched to address a gap in the short-term lettings market. It was while attending property events and trade shows that managing director, Simon Hudson, noticed a recurring theme in the conversations he was having with

Edinburgh financial services company Multrees Investor Services is a finalist in the Scottish Apprenticeship Awards thanks to its inclusive workplace culture and support for young talent. Multrees Investor Services’ apprenticeship programme encourages new blood into the sector and supports ind

Adam & Company, the specialist Scottish wealth manager, has expanded its leadership team with two new roles as it relaunches the highly regarded 40-year-old brand from new offices on Princes Street in Edinburgh. Tim Wishart has been appointed head of strategy and development. He joined the team

North-east accountancy firm SBP Accountants and Business Advisers has appointed a tax specialist to support its clients across the firm’s four offices. Mark Rhynas has joined the 34-strong SBP team as a tax manager following eleven years working within accountancy in the Aberdeen area.

Scotland's Chief Statistician has released statistics revealing that the Scottish economy grew by 0.1% during the fourth quarter of 2022, covering the period from October to December.

The Merchants House of Glasgow has appointed Craig Vickery, former head of ACCA Scotland as its new chief executive officer and collector. The charity, based in a historic building on George Square is a membership organisation which also operates as a not-for-profit venue. Its aim is to improve the

AAB, the tech-enabled business critical services group, has today announced the acquisition of its current United States (US) payroll partner Dominion Systems Inc, including its highly sophisticated US payroll software and experienced US payroll team. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Dominion System

Billionaire brothers Sandy and James Easdale have heralded the decision to increase the number of houses planned for the £250 million redevelopment of IBM Greenock as transformational for the region. At a planning meeting held by Inverclyde Council yesterday afternoon, councillors voted in fav

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