‘Exceptional’ discounting behind jump in Scottish retail sales
Heavy discounting led to a surprise rise in retail sales last month according to a monitor published today.
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Haulage firm goes into administration with loss of 66 jobs
Sixty-six people have been made redundant after a haulage company went into administration.
230 jobs axed as Watt Brothers enters administration
Almost 230 people have lost their jobs after administrators were appointed at department store chain Watt Brothers.
Retailers ‘endured worst September since at least 1995 amid Brexit gridlock’
Retailers have endured their worst September month in more than 20 years amid the political “gridlock” surrounding Brexit, according to an index.
Buyer sought for crisis-hit Fife hotel as administrators move in
Twelve people have lost their jobs after a prominent Fife hotel closed its doors at the weekend, it has emerged.
Invitations sent out by Clintons as it seeks new owner
Greeting cards chain Clintons is being put up for sale by its owners, with accountancy giant KPMG drafted in to find potential buyers.
Bank Holiday heat helps food sales grow, but Brexit uncertainty looms
The warm late summer weather helped food sales in the UK grow, but these were offset by a fall in non-food sales as shoppers continue to wait and see how Brexit plays out, new data has revealed.
Scottish house prices could fall 20% under a no deal Brexit
House prices in Scotland could fall by up to 20% if Britain crashes out of the European Union without a deal, according to new research published today.
More than 20 jobs lost as Perthshire motorhome firm calls in administrators
A Perthshire motorhome business has gone into administration with the loss of more than 20 jobs.
Brexit and global fears put Scotland’s economy on course for slowdown in most sectors
Scotland’s economy is facing a widespread slowdown across most sectors, as prolonged Brexit uncertainty and global headwinds take their toll, according to the latest research from KPMG UK.