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 British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced that this year’s London Fashion Week will be staged in Soho, in a move designed to place the event in close proximity to major retail spaces and increase its footprint across the capital. For the... Read More
While the economic performance of major cities such as London, Birmingham and Manchester makes the headlines, a new study has revealed that all three have been knocked down the ladder in terms of the number of overseas sales they accumulate. Instead, the... Read More
Birmingham continues to attract an influx of upmarket brands in the leisure, retail and hospitality sectors, with the latest being celebrity chef Marco Pierre White. The TV chef will next month debut his Marco’s New York Italian brand at Birmingham... Read More
Earlier this week, the news that Tesco had posted its worst ever set of results and has been forced to write down the value of its property portfolio shocked retail industry watchers. Now, as the fallout continues, analysts are debating ways in which... Read More
Although analysts have recently forecast an upturn in Tesco’s fortunes, the group’s annual trading results released today reveal that the supermarket giant suffered the worst year in its history, having posted a mammoth pre-tax loss which necessitated a... Read More
The hotel sector has seen a big upturn in investment in recent times with a growing number of sales and developments reported across the country. In Liverpool this includes the news that the Beatles themed Hard Day’s Night Hotel is being offered for... Read More
Brookfield Property Partners and joint venture partner Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) have today announced the 100 per cent completion of the take-over of Canary Wharf Group, through the acquisition of Songbird Estates and the share capital of Canary... Read More
Britain’s biggest trade supplier of tools and building materials has confirmed it is leasing a second warehouse on a West Midlands logistics park — taking its occupation to more than three-quarters-of-a-million square feet. Screwfix — which... Read More
Many high street fashion retailers are currently seeking premises with double height fronts or flexible layouts as a means of creating a spacious, airy design sought after by consumers. However, a new study by Emily Fisher of property agent Lambert... Read More
As the consumer climate continues to improve, sports retailers in particular are noting a considerable uptick in sales due to customers spending more on gym equipment and sportswear. This, along with an international expansion programme, has allowed high... 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.
