British department store group with 47 outlets; Glasgow origin, 1849
Scottish Rugby has dismissed chief executive Alex Williamson after an independent investigation found his conduct to fall significantly below the organisation’s standards. Williamson, appointed in 2024, was on extended leave since May. The board says an interim chief executive will be appointed as Murrayfield begins the search for a permanent replacement. The organisation faces a crucial autumn and 2027 Rugby World Cup.
The Scotsman reports Fort Kinnaird plans a 42,500 sq ft expansion, creating over 60 local jobs, including a new 19,750 sq ft food store and 22,785 sq ft leisure space, with consent expected in November and construction due 2027. The Guardian covers John Lewis’s £20m Glasgow store revamp as part of a £50m programme across several cities, aiming to modernise the Buchanan Galleries and boost footfall while keeping shops open. France 24 details Shein’s exit from BHV Marais as SGM sells the landmark store to executives, marking strategic shifts in Parisian retail amid regulatory fines over the brand.