Here are the business stories making the headlines across Scotland and the UK this morning.
‘Why we want to turn Aberdeen harbour warehouse into massive Scotland World Cup fan zone’
A harbour warehouse could become “the north’s biggest indoor World Cup fan zone” as plans are already being formed for Scotland’s history-making games.
Rory Masson and Scott Forrest are the brains behind Harbourworks, the 16,000 sq ft York Street warehouse they have turned into a large events space.
Earlier this year, they hosted a number of events including Oktoberfest, DJ nights and a big country music barn dance. Now, the team are getting ready to launch their latest venture – an indoor World Cup fan zone for the 2026 tournament.
Supermarket loyalty discounts to be allowed on baby formula
Parents will be able to buy infant formula in supermarkets using loyalty points and vouchers under a government plan to make baby milk more affordable.
The price of infant formula has increased dramatically in recent years, with a standard tin costing between £12 and £15.
As well as allowing parents to access discounts on infant formula, the government has agreed to adopt proposals from the competition watchdog to ensure parents are not pressured into buying more expensive brands.
Nike, Superdry and Lacoste ads banned over misleading green claims
Adverts for Nike, Superdry and Lacoste have been banned for making misleading claims about their green credentials.
The UK's advertising watchdog challenged the brands over the use of the word "sustainable" in paid-for Google ads which were not backed up by evidence of their sustainability.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) identified three adverts from the retailers promising customers "sustainable materials", "sustainable style" and "sustainable clothing".
Ben & Jerry’s pro-Gaza stance risks derailing £7bn spin-off
Ben & Jerry’s pro-Gaza activism risks derailing the £7billion spin-off of Unilever’s ice cream division, the consumer goods giant has warned.
On Wednesday, Unilever said that statements from Ben & Jerry’s board on the conflict in the Middle East risked “reputational damage” to its new Magnum ice cream business.
The FTSE 100 giant is separating Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto and dozens of other brands into a new group called The Magnum Ice Cream Company, which is set to be listed on the London, Amsterdam and New York stock markets.