The effects of coronavirus have had a huge impact across Scottish society, communities and businesses again this week, dominating the business and industry news.
The efforts of individuals and organisations to battle through the pandemic have stood out and been closely followed.
In our best-read online business story this week, Scott Wright told how one Glasgow pizza firm is targeting a supermarket deal as it fights for survival.
Massive thank you to the herald for publishing our story today! https://t.co/O8SbCVDRMe
— TheVictorPizzaCo (@VictorPizzaCo) April 3, 2020
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Also this week, Plans to turn the New Look shop in Princes Street in Edinburgh into a restaurant and hotel extension have been approved.
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