In the Business News category you will find a wide selection of articles on businesses and their UK commercial properties. These include corporate news stories featuring companies ranging from established market leaders to SMEs and recent start-ups.
Supermarkets have been a key aspect of British life for many years, winning over consumers who previously visited a number of smaller high street stores in their weekly grocery shop. However, thanks to the growth of internet shopping in recent years, it seems... Read More
Center Parcs has begun a recruitment drive to fill 1,500 vacancies at its new £250m holiday resort. Center Parcs Whinfell Forest The group, which specialises in short family breaks, plans to open a 365-acre holiday village in Bedfordshire next year,... Read More
During the global financial crisis, consumers were forced to tighten their belts and cut down on non-essentials. This had a huge impact on luxury brands including Mulberry and Burberry, who tend to perform well in overall UK sales yet saw a huge reduction in... Read More
Some 19,000 Asda employees will pocket record pay-outs averaging £3,240 under parent company Wal-Mart's Sharesave programme, the supermarket chain has said. The scheme allows staff to set aside between £50 and £250 of their salary every month over... Read More
A market trader in Sheffield who has been running a successful butchers and fishmongers for over 70 years is shunning a move to a new market hall in favour of a shop location. Castle Market Simmonite butchers and fishmongers which is run by a pair of... Read More
The retail industry has increasingly become one which relies on computers and smartphones rather than traditional bricks and mortar. Thanks to the variety of apps and e-tailers on offer, consumers may stock check, order and pay for items online, and can now... Read More
The five remaining Remploy factories in Scotland are to close their doors for the final time, the UK government has announced. The businesses affected by the move are the Marine and Frontline Textile factories at Leven, Dundee, Clydebank, Cowdenbeath... Read More
Marks & Spencer (M&S) was once the pinnacle of British retailing, known for providing value for money and forward-thinking style in its popular clothing line. However, in recent years the chain has seemed unable to click with customers in the way it... Read More
The recent hot weather has seen consumers flock to their nearest supermarkets and DIY stores in earnest to make the most of the summer. Memories of last summer, when cloud and rain kept the majority of British people indoors, have ensured that the public is... Read More
Music festivals have become as much as part of the British summer as Wimbledon and Royal Ascot. While organisers benefit hugely from ticket sales, it is arguable that the real winners in the festival season are retailers as demand for clothing and essentials... Read More
Business News covers more than company results. Of course you will find these stories in this category alongside news of the latest business deals, mergers and administrations. You can also read about director’s bonuses, supermarket price wars and current retail promotions.
We also carry features covering topical issues affecting businesses like the increasing use of smart phones and the impact of social media. And because business involves people we also report on both serious and light hearted issues facing the staff of offices and other commercial properties.
So if this is the kind of news that interests you, you’ll find it here together with regular updates, analysis and background features.
