Business News


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.


Customers can Click and Collect John Lewis Products from their Local Shop

Posted on 5 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Are you one of the lucky people to have one of the 37 John Lewis commercial properties in your home time? Or like us, do you have at least an hour’s drive to reach a John Lewis store.... Read More

World’s Largest McDonald’s Restaurant to Open for London Olympic Games

Posted on 4 July, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Business News

McDonald's restaurants have exclusive rights to sell branded food items inside venues selected for Olympic events, and the upcoming London Games are no exception.... Read More

Debenhams Reports Growth in Sales

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy

High street retailer Debenhams has once again bucked the trend by reporting a 3.9 per cent growth in sales during the 16 weeks up to 23 June.... Read More

Cath Kidston Expands up North

Posted on 3 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Cath Kidston, who has just opened commercial properties in Aberdeen, Belfast Bournemouth and Jersey, has plans to open three more stores in the north.... Read More

Punch Taverns Records Sales Loss Despite Selling Assets

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Punch Taverns, one of the largest chain of pubs in the UK has reported a drop in like-for-like sales, despite selling assets worth £95 million.... Read More

M&S and Sainsbury’s Demonstrate Commitment to Sustainability

Posted on 2 July, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

Retailers Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Sainsbury’s have demonstrated their commitment to sustainability and ethical standards on the high street.... Read More

Nottingham BID Launches Campaign to Boost Independent Shops

Posted on 1 July, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Nottingham’s Retail and Leisure Business Improvement District (BID) are launching a campaign today to give independent commercial properties a boost and also to highlight their achievements throughout July.... Read More

Brighton and Hove Businesses Looks Towards the Future

Posted on 30 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

The future of business was among the subjects discussed during a debate in Brighton recently.... Read More

William Hill Given Green Light for Gambling in the US

Posted on 29 June, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Worldwide Property News

UK commercial property bookmakers William Hill have announced that they have been granted non-restricted gaming licenses by the Nevada Gaming Commission, the highest level of license available in Nevada.... Read More

Restaurants and Coffee Shops Drive High Street Chain Store Growth

Posted on 28 June, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

The number of UK shops held by chain stores is on the rise according to commercial property advisor CBRE. ... Read More

Learn more about our Business news category

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.