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.
Throughout 2012 IKEA has invested £30 million in improving its store and online customer experience. It was a costly strategy, but it seems to be paying off for the retailer as sales are up. What did IKEA spend £30 million on? The main aim of the... Read More
During the recession, British consumers drastically cut back on purchases of expensive luxury items, instead concentrating on acquiring essentials until the economy showed signs of stabilising. This has had a huge impact on the retail sector, with certain... Read More
Christmas can be a stressful time of year, especially for parents presented with an extensive list of must-have goodies. In order to make the mammoth task of buying the ideal Christmas present for your child a little easier, the Toy Retailers Association have... Read More
China Investment Corporation (CIC), the sovereign wealth fund, has purchased a 10 per cent stake in Heathrow Airport Holdings. The firm which controls the UK’s largest commercial airport also owns other nationwide airports such as Glasgow, Stansted and... Read More
Late October and early November can be incredibly busy times for retail and leisure businesses. The run up to Christmas encourages consumers to flood into shops as presents and food items are purchased, while Halloween and Bonfire Night provide a boost for... Read More
Internet shopping has become one of the most profitable sectors of retail in recent years, with online businesses such as Amazon and eBay continually posting rising profits and expanding consumer bases. Even traditional companies, such as Tesco and Argos,... Read More
As Superstorm Sandy swept along the US East Coast on Monday, US retailers were forced to close the shutters on 10 per cent of their stores, according to latest figures. As shops begin to reopen forecasters are now assessing the long-term impact of the storm... Read More
Tony Blair has agreed to pay interns working in his office, following pressure from careers website Graduate Fog. The former prime minister also faced the threat of a possible investigation by HMRC which enforces the minimum wage. The news comes only a... Read More
Debenhams has announced plans to expand aggressively through stores and online retailing, amid signs that consumer confidence is improving. Chief executive of Debenhams, Michael Sharp, said he saw the opportunity for 70 more Debenhams stores in the... Read More
Comet has confirmed that is will be put into administration next week after no buyers were found to save the electrical chain. This week has been tough for the retailer as Deloitte, the appointed administrators, tried in vain to find a buyer for the 240 store... 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.
