The finalists for the 2018 Summit Entrepreneurship Awards, staged by Entrepreneurial Scotland and STV, have been revealed today (Tuesday, 23 October 2018).
Retailers must address challenge of overpacking according to consumer survey
Almost a quarter of consumers are still opening goods ordered online that are overpacked according to a survey by Macfarlane Packaging.
Overpacking remains a current focus and major challenge for retailers as they balance the need to ensure their product arrives undamaged while managing customer demands for more sustainable packaging.
PSP Investments welcomes new investment partners to Forth Ports
The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”) is pleased to announce the closing of the Forth Ports Limited transaction. PSP Investments has sold minority stakes in Forth Ports Limited to long-term investment partners, including GLIL Infrastructure (GLIL), First State Super, and Construction and Building Unions Superannuation (Cbus).
Revised design framework for Western Harbour approved by Edinburgh City Council
The Revised Design Framework (RDF)* for a major development at Western Harbour in Leith has today (10 October) been unanimously approved by the Development Management Sub Committee of the City of Edinburgh Council who were positive about the submission.
Loch Duart runner up in Best Rural Food Business Award
Loch Duart, the independent salmon farming company based in Sutherland and the Hebrides, has been named runner up in the Best Food Business category at the Rural Business Awards North during a ceremony in The Last Drop Village Hotel, Bolton.
Speech Graphics sets sights on global customer service sector following £2million investment from Archangels
The team behind Lara Croft’s smile in the newly launched bestselling Shadow of the Tomb Raider video game are turning their technology sights on the customer service sector following a significant funding boost.
McLellan Works ambitious plans revealed
One of Glasgow’s most elegant and attractive buildings, situated at the heart of the city’s famous Sauchiehall Street, is set to be transformed into a prime SME and co-working space. McLellan Works will become home to ambitious and creative SME businesses and incorporate a curated mix of outstanding local retail, food and café operators and is proposed to open in Autumn 2019.
Forth Ports announces Arcus’ sale of its shares in the company to PSP Investments
Forth Ports Limited (“Forth Ports”), one of the UK’s largest port groups, announces this morning that Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 1 LP (“Arcus”) has agreed to sell its shares in the company to the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (“PSP Investments”). After financial completion, PSP Investments will partner with other long-term investors who are well aligned to support the future growth of Forth Ports.
New honey and bumble bee project for Loch Duart
Loch Duart salmon farm has partnered with award winning environmental organisation Plan Bee Ltd. to protect Scotland’s unique pollinators, the honey and bumble bees.
Major appointment for the HALO
The HALO Urban Regeneration Company today announces a major appointment to its Board.
Appointment of new Entrepreneurial Scotland Chair
Colin Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Dennis, will take over the role from departing Chair, Chris van der Kuyl of 4J Studios
Colin Robertson, Chief Executive Officer of one of the world’s leading bus and coach manufacturing companies Alexander Dennis Limited (ADL), has been appointed as the new Chair of Entrepreneurial Scotland (ES).
Kyowa Kirin Announces Mogamulizumab Received Positive CHMP Opinion for Treatment of Mycosis Fungoides & Sézary Syndrome
Kyowa Hakko Kirin Co., Ltd., (Kyowa Kirin) announces today that the Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) scientific committee, has adopted a Positive Opinion recommending approval of the marketing authorisation of mogamulizumab
