Scottish Business Briefing - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
BANKING
Alliance Trust hails flying start to 2013
nvestment group Alliance Trust has enjoyed the best start to a year for more than two decades 20 years, helped by soaring stock markets (Scotsman).
ECONOMICS
Scottish house sales: Rics survey suggests ‘cautious optimism’
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FOOD, DRINK & AGRICULTURE
Farm tourism campaign launched
A £10,000 marketing and promotion campaign began yesterday aimed at getting more people to enjoy bed and breakfast or self-catering accommodation on Scottish farms, with an emphasis on local produce (Scotsman).
MANAGEMENT
Petrofac and Rolls-Royce aid emerging markets push
BRITISH industry continued its push into emerging markets yesterday with FTSE 100 duo Petrofac and Rolls-Royce winning contracts in Mexico (Scotsman).
MEDIA & LEISURE
John Watson sale to CCL collapses
A DEAL to sell family-owned John Watson & Company to the world’s largest labelling conglomerate has fallen through with the Scottish firm stating it is not looking for another buyer (Herald).
RETAIL
Scots jobs at risk as Diageo unveil restructure plans
DRINKS giant Diageo has unveiled plans to restructure its global supply operations in a shake-up that is expected to lead to job losses among its 4,000 employees in Scotland (Scotsman).
SCOTSMAN CONFERENCE
The Economics of Independence 2013
This conference tackles the crucial issues facing business and industry in the Scottish
independence debate. Join expert speakers Alistair Darling MP, Jim McColl (Clyde Blowers) and Rupert Soames (Aggreko). Book your place today.