Consumer

Spirits giant Pernod Ricard, which owns Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, has cheered a deal to swallow Malfy, an Italian “super-premium” gin brand.

It is not easy to talk about, but help is at hand for you to express clearly what you want to happen to your estate once you have left the game, writes Fiona Russell

Inflation was unchanged last month, official figures have revealed, after lower food prices offset higher fuel costs at the pumps.

The makers of Glenfiddich whisky have lost a legal battle with an Indian firm who they accused of copying their product.

A whisky infused “Scotch Cross Bun” created for Easter will be on sale this weekend.

The Duchess pub, located on Glasgow’s Duke Street, which once held the title of the longest continuous street in Britain, has changed hands.

Food firm Hall’s of Scotland has secured a deal with Asda that will result in its Wee Willie Winkie kids’ sausages hitting the shelves of 28 English stores.

JD Sports, the sportswear chain which also owns Blacks and Go Outdoors and has a ­controlling stake in Scottish outdoor retailer Tiso, is eyeing further growth opportunities after cheering record results.

A former professional rugby player has secured six-figure funding to support the expansion of his removals and storage business – including an increase of its headcount.

One of Scotland’s leading chefs has sparked a social media storm after lashing out at a rapid rise in diners claiming to have “special dietary requirements”.

A morning coffee and a bacon sandwich is one of the best ways to start the day. But what about having the two mixed together?

Bonmarche has rebuffed a £5.7 million takeover offer for the womenswear retailer tabled by Edinburgh Woollen Mill owner Philip Day, claiming it “materially undervalues” the company.

An Edinburgh-based tech start-up that delivers drinks within an hour has unveiled plans for a major rollout, with eight city launches lined up in 2019.

The world’s biggest Primark store has opened its doors, featuring water fountains, charging points and recycling areas.

Glasgow-headquartered fashion retailer Quiz said it would continue to “work productively” with Debenhams in the wake of the department store chain’s collapse into administration earlier this week.

An Edinburgh-based firm has pushed the button on a “revolutionary” website dedicated to promoting UK brands.

Dobbies Garden Centres is to almost double in size after snapping up more than 30 centres from rival Wyedale to become the largest operator of its kind in the UK.

Tesco has announced a bumper full-year profits haul as Britain’s biggest retailer continues an impressive turnaround under boss Dave Lewis.