Investment is pouring into British industry, so why is Scotland missing out, asks TERRY MURDEN Say what you like about Boris, he’s certainly stacking up some impressive numbers on jobs and investment. Against an onslaught of warnings that unemployment will soar as the various Covid schemes wind up, there’s been a constant stream of announcements […]
Making room for hospitality’s rebirth
Stuart Evans: I’m a ‘get on with it’ person (pic: Terry Murden) Interview: Stuart Evans, co-owner, Fusion Group Stuart Evans was just back from a business trip to Newcastle which, at any other time, would have been a largely routine engagement at a function organised by his biggest client, the drinks firm Heineken. But this […]
Billion pound gamble on shoppers’ loyalty
AS I SEE IT: Work starts now to ensure the St James Quarter learns to live with changing shopping habits, says TERRY MURDEN The opening of the St James Quarter was an opportunity to experience Edinburgh’s huge new retail venture, soak up the atmosphere and have a word with somebody from the council to find […]
Fast work at McDonalds + BrewDog’s not so secret investors
AS I SEE IT: McDonalds needs to explain its job creation plans, says TERRY MURDEN Fast food chain McDonald’s is hiring 20,000 staff and opening 50 restaurants. It’s an enormous commitment that grabbed a few headlines over the weekend, though it also raised a few eyebrows. On the face of it that works out at […]
Scotland’s alcohol addiction + Ronaldo’s debt to Coca Cola
AS I SEE IT: TERRY MURDEN asks if minimum pricing has really made an impact on alcohol consumption, and says footballer Ronaldo has forgotten who pays his huge wages The recycling wagon was round our way on Thursday and the crashing sound of glass was a satisfying evidence that more households are doing their bit […]