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.
The past few years have not been kind to the retail industry, with even the most popular high street brands beginning to show the strain of operating under financial pressure. While supermarkets and other stores which stock daily necessities have managed to... Read More
For years now, Tesco has been a market leader in the UK but recently rival Sainsbury’s has made a bid for the retail giant’s crown, posting rising sales figures as Tesco sees customers jump ship for the first time in over a decade.Unfortunately, it seems... Read More
With only a few shopping weeks left until Christmas, consumers have entered into a festive frenzy in order to purchase all their gifts before the day arrives. Yet, due to the boom in popularity of internet shopping, it appears that shoppers wish to be more... Read More
The global economic crisis has had an effect upon many businesses internationally, with not even the strongest retailer safe in these difficult times. But it was a shock to learn that Hostess Brands, the US powerhouse which owns the Twinkies, Ho Ho’s and... Read More
For the majority of consumers in Britain, picking up a crate of beer or a bottle of wine with the weekly shop remained one of the few affordable luxuries during the recession, giving pressurised shoppers a chance to relax with a glass of their favourite... Read More
Last month we reported that celebrities including Sadie Frost and Sam Taylor-Wood are backing a campaign against beauty chain Space NK opening a branch in Primrose Hill. The opposition stems from a desire to protect independent retailers by keeping the area... Read More
A disastrous year for Thomas Cook has been brought to light as the travel company announced that losses increased to £485 million in a period in which the company nearly collapsed and its chief executive resigned. The company suffered from lower... Read More
As we have previously reported that the collapse of electrical specialists Comet could leave 6,000 staff jobless by Christmas. However, for Comet’s top rivals the closure of so many branches provides an opportunity to expand their customer base. Comet's... Read More
Workaholics have been around for as long as anyone can remember, with the majority of people having at least one colleague unable to switch off their computer and leave tasks until the following day. However, it appears that many staff now find it difficult... Read More
Despite many high street retailers succumbing to the pressures of the economy, one in particular has done quite the opposite. Phones 4U has gone from strength to strength and have just opened their 38th new store this year. This is is their fourth new... 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.
