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.
Discount brands have added an increased element of competition to the supermarket sector, with consumers keen to continue saving on the weekly shop even after the end of the recession. This has seen German import brands Aldi and Lidl grow their market share... Read More
Internet shopping is doubtlessly one of the key drivers of the recent growth in the retail industry, with more consumers than ever before choosing to have everything from groceries to home ware items delivered straight to their doors or reserving items for... Read More
A 4,000-gallon flood ripping through its offices would have seriously hampered most companies, but a Midland’s based property consultancy was up and running within four hours — thanks to its “mobile working” policy. Plumbers working on a floor... Read More
Further evidence of shift in shopping habits emerges A seismic shift in shopping habits during the recession, and a land grab by the major supermarkets, are key factors in the revival of Britain’s blighted high streets. And its not just shoppers returning... Read More
A new survey conducted by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) shows that exports within the services sector have hit an all-time high, indicating that lasting growth is beginning to take root in the UK. The survey of 5,600 companies shows that those... Read More
Supermarkets are having a bit of a tricky time in the UK of late, with growing competition from budget rivals and a rising consumer preference for convenience stores forcing the nation’s top chains to somewhat change their game plans. The emphasis is now... Read More
Pets are suddenly making their presence felt on the on the high street in unexpected ways. Last week it was reported that Pets at Home had opened a premium shop for dogs in Cheshire. However, one area in which one would not traditionally expect to find our... Read More
Europe’s biggest DIY retailer Kingfisher — which already owns French home improvement chains Castorama and Brico Depot — is just days away from sealing its third cross-Channel buy-out after it confirmed it is in exclusive talks to acquire Mr... Read More
As economic recovery intensifies a growing number of British retailers are seeking opportunities overseas in a bid to lift revenues and raise profits whilst consumer confidence is high. Whilst much of this expansion is taking place in markets such as the... Read More
As numerous studies have shown, the British public is more than willing to spend excessive amounts on their pets – with many even spending more on their four legged friends at Christmas than on their partner, friends or family. Pets at Home is now seeking... 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.
