Scottish Business Briefing - Monday 2 April, 2012
ECONOMICS
UK economy shows signs of beating double-dip recession
A FLURRY of surveys will today show that confidence is rising across a number of sectors, raising hopes that the UK may avoid a double-dip recession when economic growth figures are published later this month (Scotsman).
FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE
Diageo keen to try a little tequila
SCOTLAND’S largest whisky distiller appears to be on the verge of buying a stake in Mexican tequila brand Jose Cuervo, valuing the business at about £1.9 billion (Scotsman).
Urban meadows bid as Plan Bee targets city areas
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MEDIA & LEISURE
Goals lines up takeover talks with Canadians
FIVE-a-side football pitch operator Goals Soccer Centres is expected to confirm today that it is in takeover talks with a Canadian pension fund (Scotsman)
RETAIL
Rescue was half the battle – Game is told it needs an online strategy
VIDEO games retailer Game Group must change its strategy to meet the growing demand to download titles online if it is to make a success of its takeover by private equity firm OpCapita, a senior industry figure has warned (Scotsman)
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TRANSPORT
Aberdeen Airport plans £100m redevelopment
Plans to carry out a £100m redevelopment of Aberdeen Airport over the next 30 years have been unveiled (BBC).