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Susan Aitken set out a more optimistic path at Glasgow’s 24th State of the City Economy Conference last week

Stuart Patrick: A hopeful path for Glasgow to follow
IT seems fair to say that a consensus has been reached that our current economic circumstances are grim. It was cheering then to hear the Leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken, set out a more optimistic path at Glasgow’s 24th State of the City Economy Conference last week. Unfortunately, it comes at a time of undeniably unpleasant context.

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Arnold Clark to sponsor Christmas campaign Bank on Us

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Glasgow's Buchanan Street

Glasgow's Buchanan Street

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Who owns Scotland's cities? Glasgow: Tax haven firms own '40% of centre shops'

Scotland's largest indoor shopping centre to be sold after owner collapses

Scotland's largest indoor shopping centre to be sold after owner collapses

Scotland's largest indoor shopping centre to be sold after owner collapses

The shopping centre suffered the loss of several large tenants including Debenhams (Image: Newsquest)

The shopping centre suffered the loss of several large tenants including Debenhams (Image: Newsquest)

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East Kilbride shopping centre in administration

The shopping centre has suffered the loss of several large tenants including Debenhams

The shopping centre has suffered the loss of several large tenants including Debenhams

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East Kilbride Shopping Centre in administration

Bruichladdich Distillery is situated on the remote Hebridean island of Islay.

Bruichladdich Distillery is situated on the remote Hebridean island of Islay.

Spirit of sustainability reaches new heights at Bruichladdich distillery

A visit to Gavin's Mill is a treat for all the family

A visit to Gavin's Mill is a treat for all the family

Stunning restoration of Gavin’s Mill brings new life to the village of Milngavie

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Celtic jewellery designer on Scots island in global sales drive

Who Owns Scotland's Cities? The Herald and The Ferret launch new investigation

Who Owns Scotland's Cities? The Herald and The Ferret launch new investigation

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Who Owns Scotland's Cities? The Herald and The Ferret launch new investigation

The John Lewis Christmas advert ruins Blink-182

The John Lewis Christmas advert ruins Blink-182

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John Lewis Christmas advert ruins Blink-182, festive season for everyone

Marks & Spencer said all parts of the retail sector will come under pressure from rising costs and lower consumer demand

Marks & Spencer said all parts of the retail sector will come under pressure from rising costs and lower consumer demand

M&S predicts further retail cull as economic storm clouds gather

The US retailer has returned to the shopping centre

The US retailer has returned to the shopping centre

US retailer returns to Scottish shopping centre

Crowds of people passing shops and businesses on Buchanan Street, one of Glasgow's busiest shopping streets..

Crowds of people passing shops and businesses on Buchanan Street, one of Glasgow's busiest shopping streets..

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Glasgow's Golden Z could spark a retail revolution

A vacant premises on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.

A vacant premises on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street.

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Call for Glasgow to replicate project helping to revitalise Dumfries town centre

Burger King and other fast-food drive-thrus face new restrictions

Burger King and other fast-food drive-thrus face new restrictions

National government

Drive-thrus and retail parks face curbs under new Scottish Government rules

John Swinney was quick off the mark with his Emergency Budget Review Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

John Swinney was quick off the mark with his Emergency Budget Review Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

David Lonsdale: Taxing times ahead and no relief from ‘costs emergency’

Hospitality sector campaigners warn outlets will continue to close without decisive government support

Hospitality sector campaigners warn outlets will continue to close without decisive government support

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More than a third of pubs and restaurants at risk of failure

Cash-strapped Scots are buying second-hand to help ease cost-of-living crisis

Cash-strapped Scots are buying second-hand to help ease cost-of-living crisis

Cash-strapped Scots are buying second-hand to help ease cost-of-living crisis

Sainsbury's saw profits dip as it shielded customers from rising food costs Picture: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Sainsbury's saw profits dip as it shielded customers from rising food costs Picture: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Profits dip at Sainsbury's as supermarket shields shoppers from rising costs

Buchanan Galleries shopping centre in Glasgow Picture: Colin Mearns

Buchanan Galleries shopping centre in Glasgow Picture: Colin Mearns

Scotland’s retail footfall ‘better’ but still lagging behind UK average

UK's biggest companies to reveal female leadership numbers

UK's biggest companies to reveal female leadership numbers

Business Bulletin

UK's biggest companies to reveal female leadership numbers

Around 1300 McColl's employees are at risk of redundancy

Around 1300 McColl's employees are at risk of redundancy

Morrisons announces plans to shut 132 McColl’s stores with 1,300 jobs at risk

Skip the tat and give your loved ones an experience they'll remember.

Skip the tat and give your loved ones an experience they'll remember.

Best of Scotland

Best of Scotland

From surfing to sugar work - eight experiences to gift this Christmas

The caption for this post on Mira's Instagram reads:

The caption for this post on Mira's Instagram reads:

Issue of the day

Marks and Spencer's 'virtual influencer' backlash

Business Briefing

WATCH: Scottish clothing brand opens new city store after £350,000 investment

Braehead Shopping Centre has 'dementia friendly' status but a new report warns that the retail industry is failing those with the disease

Braehead Shopping Centre has 'dementia friendly' status but a new report warns that the retail industry is failing those with the disease

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Retailers urged to become 'dementia friendly' as one in four avoid high street

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CR Smith says outlook holding up despite uncertainty

Epson’s heat-free print solutions are now available to Scottish Public Sector through the National Framework for Managed Print Solutions

Epson’s heat-free print solutions are now available to Scottish Public Sector through the National Framework for Managed Print Solutions

Scotland’s public sector bills can now benefit from sustainable heat-free printing thanks to Epson and partners

Spam sales are up 36% at Waitrose as the cost-of-living changes shoppers' behaviour and the tinned meat trends on TikTok as people share recipe ideas

Spam sales are up 36% at Waitrose as the cost-of-living changes shoppers' behaviour and the tinned meat trends on TikTok as people share recipe ideas

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Issue of the day: Spam, spam, spam, lovely Spam!

Shoppers cut back on food as retail sales fall

Shoppers cut back on food as retail sales fall

Shoppers cut back on food as retail sales fall

Marks and Spencer have announced more closures

Picture: PA

Marks and Spencer have announced more closures

Picture: PA

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Markies, John Lewis and the decline and fall of civilisation

Record number of Scottish firms preparing to raise prices as pressures mount

Record number of Scottish firms preparing to raise prices as pressures mount

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Record number of Scottish firms preparing to raise prices as pressures mount

The historic Christmas market has earned Strasbourg the title of 'Capital of Christmas', but the spotlight has fallen on this year's event due to a long list of items to be banned or limited from sale. (Image: noel.strasbourg.eu)

The historic Christmas market has earned Strasbourg the title of 'Capital of Christmas', but the spotlight has fallen on this year's event due to a long list of items to be banned or limited from sale. (Image: noel.strasbourg.eu)

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Issue of the day: French fury over crucifix Christmas market ban

Plans for a new Buchanan Galleries would see restaurants and cafes at the area

Plans for a new Buchanan Galleries would see restaurants and cafes at the area

Stuart Patrick: 'Long-term thinking needed for Glasgow city centre'

Retailer Joules admits insolvency proceedings are an 'option' as sales struggle

Retailer Joules admits insolvency proceedings are an 'option' as sales struggle

Retailer Joules admits insolvency proceedings are an 'option' as sales struggle

Souvenir sales have soared since the Queen's death, with some bizarre offerings littering eBay and other selling sites

Souvenir sales have soared since the Queen's death, with some bizarre offerings littering eBay and other selling sites

Issue of the day: Would you buy a life-size waxwork of the Queen for £16,000?

Dr. Georgios Gounnaris of Seneca Medical Group

Dr. Georgios Gounnaris of Seneca Medical Group

Seneca Medical Group's hair transplant expert Dr Georgios Gounnaris takes centre stage at FUE EUROPE

Scottish marketing group makes partial recovery from lockdowns

Scottish marketing group makes partial recovery from lockdowns

Scottish marketing group makes partial recovery from lockdowns

Watt Brothers Sauchiehall Street store

Watt Brothers Sauchiehall Street store

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Glasgow department store ordered to compensate former staff

Entrepreneur DC Singh

Entrepreneur DC Singh

Why Edinburgh Cashmere is one of the biggest manufacturers and wholesalers of 100% pure cashmere and pure lambswool

Princes Square.

Princes Square.

The shopping gem hidden at the heart of Glasgow’s retail offering for over 30 years

Amazon workers to vote on industrial action.

Amazon workers to vote on industrial action.

Amazon employees set to vote on industrial action over pay

Retailers are not required to shut their doors on the day of the funeral, and others may choose to open for reduced hours

Retailers are not required to shut their doors on the day of the funeral, and others may choose to open for reduced hours

Further supermarkets confirm plans to close for Queen's funeral

Santa is likely still on his summer holidays, but Christmas is 'creeping' in (Image by serhii_bobyk)

Santa is likely still on his summer holidays, but Christmas is 'creeping' in (Image by serhii_bobyk)

Issue of the day: The Christmas Creep ... arrives earlier than ever

Asda swoops in on Co-op petrol stations

Asda swoops in on Co-op petrol stations

Asda swoops in on Co-op petrol stations

Buchanan Street in Glasgow Picture: Colin Mearns

Buchanan Street in Glasgow Picture: Colin Mearns

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Scottish store closures slow to almost pre-pandemic levels

John Lewis offers free meals to Christmas staff

John Lewis offers free meals to Christmas staff

Business Bulletin

John Lewis offers free meals to Christmas staff

Asda moves deeper into convenience with £600m Co-op deal

Asda moves deeper into convenience with £600m Co-op deal

Business Bulletin

Asda moves deeper into convenience with £600m Co-op deal

Convenience retailer Greens pushes ahead with expansion plans

Convenience retailer Greens pushes ahead with expansion plans

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Convenience retailer Greens pushes ahead with expansion plans

Chelsea Girl on Argyle Street

Chelsea Girl on Argyle Street

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Caroline Wilson: Why Glasgow city centre will always reign supreme in retail wars

Meet DC Singh: The entrepreneurial mastermind behind multiple successful business ventures

Meet DC Singh: The entrepreneurial mastermind behind multiple successful business ventures

Meet DC Singh: The entrepreneurial mastermind behind multiple successful business ventures