Batleys scraps card charges
WHOLESALE group Bestway – parent company of Batleys - has announced that it has scrapped credit card charges across all of its depots.
The company,...
Property firms join forces
Two Edinburgh-based commercial property firms have announced a strategic joint venture that will see the companies share resources.
Cornerstone Business Agents and IME Property are...
Living wage plans under fire
By Matthew Lynas
Budget announcement is a “bombshell”, trade group says
Trade groups and business leaders have criticised the introduction of a National Living Wage (NLW),...
Outdoor seating plans slammed
Policy changes could see charges spiral for Glasgow operators
In addition to licensing and roads consent (said to be £409 for city centre premises), a...
Trade welcomes action on reviews
Investigation into alleged misuse is “long overdue”, groups say
By Gillian McKenzie
AN investigation into alleged “unlawful practices” on review websites has been welcomed by trade...
The buzz works for Ayrshire group
It's 8.45am on a Friday morning and there’s already a real buzz about Elliots in Prestwick.
Inside the Buzzworks Holdings-owned venue, tables are filling up with...
Craft beer fest rising again
CRAFT Beer Rising will return to Glasgow this September, bringing the festival to the city for the second year running.
The event will take place...
A princely visit for Islay distillery
Ardbeg distillery celebrated its bicentennial with a royal visit from Prince Charles.
The Prince was shown an ‘Artbeg’ exhibition and heard about the Islay distillery’s plans...
Dunblane eatery revamp
A Dunblane hotelier has relaunched the hotel’s restaurant with a new look and new name.
The 45-cover brasserie at Old Churches House has undergone a...
Gleneagles sold to property firm
GLENEAGLES hotel and golf resort has been sold by Diageo to London-based hospitality real estate group Ennismore.
The new owner has committed to investing “significant...