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Scotsman
a day ago
- Business
- Scotsman
Scottish start-up is putting a Full Stop to period waste thanks to support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire
A Scottish business is helping organisations embrace sustainable period solutions, after accessing support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire's Accelerator Programme (ERA). Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Funding from the ERA programme is provided by East Renfrewshire Council. Full Stop Period Wear was founded by Lynn McGinness, who has worked in the industry for eight years and recognised a growing need for eco-friendly, comfortable and affordable period products. The new business delivers a tailored service for public sector organisations and corporations looking to meet their sustainability goals by offering a greener option for service users and staff. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Driven by a vision for a sustainable future without period inequality, Full Stop Period Wear believes no one should have to compromise on comfort, cost or carbon footprint. Scottish start-up is putting a Full Stop to period waste thanks to support from Business Gateway East Renfrewshire The current line of period pants, reusable pads and storage bags was designed and tested with the goal of exceeding customer expectations. Drawing on years of industry knowledge and careful research, every product is the result of multiple rounds of user testing to refine every detail – from fabric and fit to performance and durability. Dedicated focus group trials are now underway to expand the range further. Having previously accessed Business Gateway East Renfrewshire support for an earlier venture, Lynn was already familiar with the benefits of its free expert services. When an email promoting the ERA programme landed in her inbox, she saw it as a valuable opportunity to propel her ambitions for Full Stop Period Wear forward. Participating in the programme has had a transformative impact on the business. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Accountancy advice helped streamline financial operations, intellectual property (IP) guidance supported the protection of innovative product designs, and IT support strengthened the business's online presence and operational systems. With this tailored service, Lynn has been able to reinforce the strategic foundations of the business and ensure Full Stop Period Wear is well-positioned for long-term, sustainable growth. Lynn McGinness, Full Stop Period Wear founder, said: 'Full Stop Period Wear has been a real labour of love. We were determined to fulfil the vision of providing easier access to superior quality sustainable period products and knew that integrating them into workplaces and communities would be a big step towards that greener future. The support from Business Gateway came at just the right time. It's helped us build a robust foundation for the business so we can focus on what matters most: making a difference with our products. We're just getting started, and I'm so excited about what's to come.' Scott Arnot, Business Gateway adviser, said: 'It's always encouraging when entrepreneurs return to Business Gateway with a new venture, and we were delighted to support Lynn once again. The ERA programme was a great fit to help her develop Full Stop Period Wear in its early stages, and we're excited to see the business grow.'
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Depleted Braves acquire pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Yankees for cash considerations
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the depleted Atlanta Braves on Monday for cash considerations. HT Image The Braves acquired Carrasco a day after losing Grant Holmes to right elbow inflammation on Sunday. Holmes was originally placed on the 15-day injured list but moved to the 60-day IL after Erick Fedde was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals. With the news involving Holmes, all five of Atlanta's opening day rotation are on the 60-day injured list. Atlanta lost at Texas 8-1 Sunday, has dropped five in a row and is 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, who started him six times before designating him for assignment on May 6. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. After accepting his assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, the 38-year-old right-hander was 4-2 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) and was 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA in five July starts. Originally acquired by the Cleveland Guardians from the Phillies for Cliff Lee in July 2009, Carrasco is 112-105 with a 4.18 ERA in 332 games (283) starts for Cleveland, the New York Mets and Yankees. He led the American League in wins in 2017 when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. The Yankees made their third trade since Friday after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and Amed Rosario from the Nationals. ___ AP MLB:
Fox Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Depleted Braves acquire pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Yankees for cash considerations
Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the depleted Atlanta Braves on Monday for cash considerations. The Braves acquired Carrasco a day after losing Grant Holmes to right elbow inflammation on Sunday. Holmes was originally placed on the 15-day injured list but moved to the 60-day IL after Erick Fedde was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals. With the news involving Holmes, all five of Atlanta's opening day rotation are on the 60-day injured list. Atlanta lost at Texas 8-1 Sunday, has dropped five in a row and is 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race. Carrasco was 2-2 with a 5.91 ERA in eight games for the Yankees, who started him six times before designating him for assignment on May 6. Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. After accepting his assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, the 38-year-old right-hander was 4-2 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) and was 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA in five July starts. Originally acquired by the Cleveland Guardians from the Phillies for Cliff Lee in July 2009, Carrasco is 112-105 with a 4.18 ERA in 332 games (283) starts for Cleveland, the New York Mets and Yankees. He led the American League in wins in 2017 when he was 18-6 with Cleveland and also was named the 2019 AL Comeback Player of the Year following a return from leukemia. The Yankees made their third trade since Friday after acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies and Amed Rosario from the Nationals. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 1
Edmonton Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
Depleted Braves acquire pitcher Carlos Carrasco from Yankees for cash considerations
Article content The New York Yankees traded veteran pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the depleted Atlanta Braves on Monday for cash considerations. Article content The Braves acquired Carrasco a day after losing Grant Holmes to right elbow inflammation on Sunday. Holmes was originally placed on the 15-day injured list but moved to the 60-day IL after Erick Fedde was acquired from the St. Louis Cardinals. Article content Article content With the news involving Holmes, all five of Atlanta's opening day rotation are on the 60-day injured list. Atlanta lost at Texas 8-1 Sunday, has dropped five in a row and is 12 games behind in the NL wild-card race. Article content Carrasco was in spring training on a minor league deal and could have opted out but he was re-signed after posting a 1.69 ERA in five spring training outings, including four starts. After accepting his assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes Barre, the 38-year-old right-hander was 4-2 with a 3.27 ERA in 11 games (10 starts) and was 4-0 with a 2.23 ERA in five July starts. Article content Originally acquired by the Cleveland Guardians from the Phillies for Cliff Lee in July 2009, Carrasco is 112-105 with a 4.18 ERA in 332 games (283) starts for Cleveland, the New York Mets and Yankees. Article content
New York Post
5 days ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Cardinals' Ryan Helsley ‘90 percent' sure he will be traded before deadline
Ryan Helsley's days in St. Louis are numbered. At least, according to him. The Cardinals closer told The Athletic on Thursday that he's expecting to be dealt before Thursday's deadline after years of his name in trade rumors. 'I would say it's 90 percent I go, 10 percent I stay,' Helsley said. 'It's a little bit different this time. The likelihood is probably as great as it's ever been for me to get traded.' Helsley, 31, has been one of the most dominant relief pitchers in baseball in recent years. Since 2022, Helsley has the second-best ERA (2.04) and fifth-best strikeout percentage (32.8 percent) among relievers with at least 200 innings pitched over that period. St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Ryan Helsley (56) celebrates after the Cardinals defeated the San Diego Padres at Busch Stadium. Jeff Curry-Imagn Images This season, the two-time All-Star has a 3.09 ERA with 20 saves and 39 strikeouts in 35 innings. But with the Cardinals struggling to stay in the National League playoff picture, it appears that they may move on from the flame-throwing right-hander, who is set to become a free agent this winter. St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Ryan Helsley throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Saturday, May 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. AP St. Louis is 53-51 heading into Friday's play, sitting nine games back of the Brewers in the NL Central and 2 1/2 games back in the wild-card race. 'From a front office perspective, I think they saw what they wanted to see,' Helsley said. 'Do you sell, where this is a two or three-year rebuild? Or do you just solely take this as a rebuild year?' Despite anticipating his departure, Helsley made it clear that he wants to continue playing for the only big league franchise he's ever known. 'There are so many different scenarios you can do. But I want to stay here. I want to help us win here, with the Cardinals.'
