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DC Singh: Self-Made and Relentless - The Rise of an Empire

Seven pounds today buys a sandwich and a coffee in most British cities, and not much more. It was all DC Singh had when he left Punjab for the United Kingdom, and it remains the figure he reaches for when asked where his business began. “It was all I had, so I made it last,” he says

TALA is opening it's first Scottish store in Edinburgh this November.

TALA is opening it's first Scottish store in Edinburgh this November.

St James Quarter Edinburgh

TALA to open first store outside London at Edinburgh’s St James Quarter

A work by Andrew Cranston entitled Sound Effects for a Horror Film

A work by Andrew Cranston entitled Sound Effects for a Horror Film

Arts and culture

How to buy original contemporary art from skateboards and car boots in Glasgow

The Leith Creative Trail.

The Leith Creative Trail.

Creative Events

Leith Creative Trail returns with 33 venues and hundreds of independent creatives

Scottish retailers are hoping for a boost to consumer confidence as the key Christmas trading period approaches

Scottish retailers are hoping for a boost to consumer confidence as the key Christmas trading period approaches

Budget spared retailers fresh pain, but now Scotland must act

The full Helinox x Nike ACG collection officially lands on November 2, 2026

The full Helinox x Nike ACG collection officially lands on November 2, 2026

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Outdoors firm Helinox officially drops its limited edition Nike/ACG collaboration

Robin Brydone, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie and Bruce Mouat.

Robin Brydone, Hammy McMillan, Bobby Lammie and Bruce Mouat.

Scottish whisky cream liqueur secures Sainsbury’s deal across 20 stores in Scotland

Anna White, founder of ScotlandShop.

Anna White, founder of ScotlandShop.

Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders tartan business expands into Canada with historic takeover

Aeocky Boreas Dehumidifier

Aeocky Boreas Dehumidifier

Banish damp, beat condensation and speed up laundry drying with this dehumidifier

New American Golf owner Peter Jones on the tee at Carnoustie during the second round of the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

New American Golf owner Peter Jones on the tee at Carnoustie during the second round of the 2026 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship

What Peter Jones inherited when he took control of American Golf

Add some colour to your winter wardrobe with Edinburgh Cashmere scarves

Add some colour to your winter wardrobe with Edinburgh Cashmere scarves

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Edinburgh Cashmere Red Scarves: Winter colour, handcrafted in cashmere and lambswool

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Edinburgh Cashmere winter clothing: Scottish heritage knitwear for the colder months

Jackton Moor will be exhibiting throughout the event

Jackton Moor will be exhibiting throughout the event

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Jackton Moor to showcase Scottish craftsmanship at popular Christmas market

MacGregor and MacDuff.

MacGregor and MacDuff.

Scottish kiltmakers return to Abu Dhabi with exclusive Highlandwear fitting service

New Hospice shop at 261 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow.

New Hospice shop at 261 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow.

Hospice opens its largest charity shop yet on Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street

The new space represents a continued investment in the city where the business was founded 11 years ago

The new space represents a continued investment in the city where the business was founded 11 years ago

Glasgow designer brand to open flagship showroom in West End

Glasgow-born Watches of Switzerland chief executive Brian Duffy, who says the luxury retailer has examined the implications of a potential US stock market listing

Glasgow-born Watches of Switzerland chief executive Brian Duffy, who says the luxury retailer has examined the implications of a potential US stock market listing

Watches of Switzerland reveals it has examined potential move to US market

The study found that 70 per cent of shoppers are encouraged to return to stores because of loyalty programmes, and more than a quarter admitted feeling guilty about shopping with a competitor

The study found that 70 per cent of shoppers are encouraged to return to stores because of loyalty programmes, and more than a quarter admitted feeling guilty about shopping with a competitor

Seven in 10 shoppers say loyalty schemes encourage them to return to stores

Bath & Body Works is set to open its first standalone store in Scotland

Bath & Body Works is set to open its first standalone store in Scotland

Bath and Body Works

Bath & Body Works to open first standalone Scottish store this winter

The proposed development would be built on the site of the former car showroom at 262 Maryhill Road (artist's impression)

The proposed development would be built on the site of the former car showroom at 262 Maryhill Road (artist's impression)

Aldi unveils plans for new Glasgow store in city's West End

The sign now on the front window of Greaves

The sign now on the front window of Greaves

Glasgow city centre

One of Scotland's oldest retailers to close after being taken over by Frasers

The lounge/bar area in the hotel

The lounge/bar area in the hotel

Bowie to Brick Lane, Hart Shoreditch puts culture within easy reach

Pudding wines are having the last laugh

Pudding wines are having the last laugh

My enduring love affair with pudding wine

Potfest is a fantastic day out – a popular event among ceramic enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the general public who are interested in pottery and ceramics

Potfest is a fantastic day out – a popular event among ceramic enthusiasts, collectors, and members of the general public who are interested in pottery and ceramics

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Potfest Scotland: Go potty for major celebration of ceramics in Glasgow

Model (left) wears Small Iconic Check Cashmere Scarf in Red. Model, (right) Small Green Check Cashmere Scarf

Model (left) wears Small Iconic Check Cashmere Scarf in Red. Model, (right) Small Green Check Cashmere Scarf

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Edinburgh Cashmere Christmas gift ideas: Thoughtful gifting in cashmere and lambswool

Tesco submits plans for first Skye supermarket and petrol station with 100 jobs

Vanilla opening.

Vanilla opening.

Vanilla fashion retailer opens new store at The Centre, Livingston

Creative Director Tom Birkbeck, who manages the creation of two seasonal clothing collections each year, gave us some helpful tips on winter Scottish fashion

Creative Director Tom Birkbeck, who manages the creation of two seasonal clothing collections each year, gave us some helpful tips on winter Scottish fashion

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Rock TV series Traitors' Scottish style with House of Bruar's guide to tartan

Scottish retail sales fall 0.7 per cent in real terms as shoppers rein in spending

Mackintosh's lantern was auctioned alongside several other works by the world-famous Scottish designer

Mackintosh's lantern was auctioned alongside several other works by the world-famous Scottish designer

Rare Charles Rennie Mackintosh piece sells for £609,850 at auction

Buchanan Galleries.

Buchanan Galleries.

Buchanan Galleries

Buchanan Galleries welcomes six new and returning brands ahead of Christmas

Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

Bridgewater Shopping Centre.

Commercial property

Erskine shopping centre changes hands for first time since 1980s in £21m deal

Frasers Plus Braehead - White Stuff.

Frasers Plus Braehead - White Stuff.

Braehead Shopping Centre

White Stuff to open new store at Frasers Plus Braehead this autumn

NAJ Awards, Sheila Fleet team.

NAJ Awards, Sheila Fleet team.

Business Awards

Edinburgh jewellery store wins second national design award

UK supermarkets warned after hackers turn supermarket freezers into ovens

CSS Combined Salon Supplies helps professionals build better barber shops, salons, and nail shops

CSS Combined Salon Supplies helps professionals build better barber shops, salons, and nail shops

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Glasgow's hairdressers, barbers, beauty and nail technicians choose CSS for supplies

The parent company of Hobbs and Phase Eight said it experienced a

The parent company of Hobbs and Phase Eight said it experienced a

UK fashion brands apologise to customers as cybersecurity attack hits system

William Moriconi.

William Moriconi.

Italian jewellery brand Moriconi Italy to open new Glasgow boutique

Aldi Nuneaton Store.

Aldi Nuneaton Store.

Aldi to invest £19.5 million in Scotland with new store and five extensions

Princes Street was transformed into Princes Mall during the 1980s.

Princes Street was transformed into Princes Mall during the 1980s.

New owners, boarded-up stores and big promises: The battle for East Kilbride’s future

Edinburgh Cashmere's scarf collection is ideal for the Scottish winter, combining warmth with understated elegance

Edinburgh Cashmere's scarf collection is ideal for the Scottish winter, combining warmth with understated elegance

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Essential fashion for winter by Scottish heritage brand Edinburgh Cashmere

Asos has confirmed it was hacked in a new statement

Asos has confirmed it was hacked in a new statement

ASOS releases statement after customers sent alarming message

Wireless listening is well catered for thanks to Bluetooth 5.4 providing a modern and efficient connection

Wireless listening is well catered for thanks to Bluetooth 5.4 providing a modern and efficient connection

Technology: iFi iDSD GR 2

Co-op has officially launched its new store in Bridge of Allan.

Co-op has officially launched its new store in Bridge of Allan.

Bridge of Allan

New £5 million two-storey supermarket opens in Bridge of Allan with 20 local jobs

Joe Lazell from Loud & Clear, Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson from Victoria Bar, Klara Dixon from the Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel, Cat Gordon from Leith Makers, Jamie Thornton from Loud & Clear and Cora Lynchehaun, Leith Resident.

Joe Lazell from Loud & Clear, Anna Lagerqvist Christopherson from Victoria Bar, Klara Dixon from the Royal Yacht Britannia & Fingal Hotel, Cat Gordon from Leith Makers, Jamie Thornton from Loud & Clear and Cora Lynchehaun, Leith Resident.

Edinburgh Trams

Leith and Newhaven campaign launched to boost businesses after Princes Street fire

Ted Baker closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024

Ted Baker closed all 46 of its branches following its collapse into administration back in 2024

Major fashion retailer returns to UK high street 2 years after administration

Glasgow-based Whisky Asset, established by Geneva-based entrepreneur and Scotch whisky aficionado Alberto Lee, puts the customer at the very heart of its proposition

Glasgow-based Whisky Asset, established by Geneva-based entrepreneur and Scotch whisky aficionado Alberto Lee, puts the customer at the very heart of its proposition

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Boutique whisky bottling service makes passion for Scotch personal

With six awards, a viral dish viewed more than half a million times, significant investment throughout the hotel, the launch of the £100,000 Barista Bar and the Aujla family’s recent takeover of the Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton, the Tudor team says

With six awards, a viral dish viewed more than half a million times, significant investment throughout the hotel, the launch of the £100,000 Barista Bar and the Aujla family’s recent takeover of the Avonbridge Hotel in Hamilton, the Tudor team says

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Six awards in 18 months as Airdrie's Tudor Hotel celebrates Spice Awards hat trick

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The DC Classic: An iconic Christmas gift from Edinburgh Cashmere

Fashion students at Edinburgh College of Art at Multrees Walk.

Fashion students at Edinburgh College of Art at Multrees Walk.

Edinburgh College of Art (ECA)

Edinburgh fashion students to see designs brought to life in Multrees Walk project

The shopping mall's management is seeking to continually evolve its retail offer

The shopping mall's management is seeking to continually evolve its retail offer

Silverburn hails ‘Sephora effect’ as footfall surges at Glasgow mall

IKEA Plan and Order in Dundee.

IKEA Plan and Order in Dundee.

IKEA to open new Plan and Order Point in major Scottish city centre

Superdrug, Strathkelvin.

Superdrug, Strathkelvin.

Health and Beauty

Superdrug opens new Strathkelvin Retail Park store in Glasgow area, creating 30 jobs

Tess Sundberg and Zhenya Dove.

Tess Sundberg and Zhenya Dove.

Livingston shopping centre launches £10 Walk of Fame stars to raise funds for charity