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.
With so many ups and downs during 2011 in the commercial property market, it does raise the question as to what we can expect in 2012.... Read More
James Daunt, the man brought in to transform the fortunes of commercial property bookshop Waterstone’s, has launched an astonishing attack on Amazon. Speaking to the Independent Mr Daunt, a 48 year old Cambridge graduate, described the online retailer as a... Read More
When the founder of the V&A Museum Henry Cole designed the first Christmas card in 1846 he began a tradition which would lead to approximately 1.8 billion being sent annually in the UK.... Read More
Commercial property landlords are among a group of unsecured creditors who are set to receive nothing at all following the collapse of home improvement retailer Focus DIY the Guardian reports.... Read More
Failing trading conditions have hit all kinds of retailers this year, from electrical chains to clothes shops. Many consumers have cut their discretionary spending as the cost of food, energy and other essentials have risen.... Read More
Christmas Markets all over the country are lighting up the festive period with local commercial properties, offices and small businesses basking in the glow.... Read More
Total sales at upmarket commercial property grocer Waitrose were up 6.2 per cent to £120.36m on last year for the week to December 10th 2011, as consumers stocked up on festive treats.... Read More
Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, whether it is parents trying to find their child that perfect gift, or sales assistants struggling to keep up with increased demands on their time... Read More
Online grocery retailer Ocado has raised eyebrows by issuing a stark profit warning. The company had expected to make significant gains this year but instead the trading statement suggests they will do well to break even.... Read More
Morrisons, the fourth biggest commercial property supermarket chain in the UK has announced that it is to create 7,000 jobs in 2012 as the commercial property retailer continues to focus on expansion.... 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.
