Scottish Business Briefing - Monday 26 March, 2012
ECONOMICS
Edinburgh gives more to UK than any other city
EDINBURGH businesses contribute more to the economy per head of population than any other major city in the UK, according to a new study (Scotsman).
FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE
Scots food and drink firms taking a bigger bite of export market
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Hide AdSCOTTISH firms are leading the charge overseas as figures published today reveal that the UK’s food and soft drink exports topped £12 billion for the first time last year (Scotsman).
INDUSTRY
RZ recruitment eyes acquisition as profits surge
A RECRUITMENT firm is eyeing an acquisition in London after reporting a major surge in profits. RZ Group, based at Ratho near Edinburgh, saw income rise 27% from £32.4 million to £41.5m in 2011 with pre-tax profits going up 162% from £396,615 to £1.04m (Herald)
MEDIA & LEISURE
Boost for island’s drive to attract tourists
THE island of Bute is ploughing a six-figure investment into a rebranding and marketing initiative in a bid to attract 100,000 extra tourists (Scotsman).
RETAIL
RBS could make bid for stricken Game to salvage £45m it is owed
ROYAL Bank of Scotland is exploring avenues to save collapsed retailer Game Group and salvage the money it has lent it as the computer games firm prepares to enter administration (Scotsman).
Laings planning growth drive with new stores
JEWELLERY chain Laings of Glasgow has revealed plans to more than double its number of outlets in a multimillion-pound expansion programme backed by Clydesdale Bank (Herald).