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.
Tesco was once the powerhouse of the supermarket sector, with its top spot in the UK chart generally undisputed. However, as rivals Sainsbury’s and Asda have become more popular, and budget chains such as Aldi and Lidl have won consumers who like to keep a... Read More
A recent report by the London Assembly Tories reveals that 28,889 incidents of crime against London businesses were reported to the police last year – equating to an average of 80 per day. The crimes include robbery, theft, verbal and physical assault and... Read More
Standard Life has confirmed it is drawing up “contingency plans” to pull the majority of its operations out of Scotland if the country votes for independence. It is blaming “material uncertainties about money and regulations” for the post-referendum... Read More
Forty-five per cent of all American organisations suffered from some type of fraud in the past two years, according to a global crime survey. The figure for businesses outside the United States was not much better, with 37 per cent falling victim to... Read More
The future of 750 pharmacies also in doubt in strategic review The Cooperative Group was once one of Britain’s most successful mutually owned businesses, but recent troubles have seen financial issues plague the day to day running of the company. Last... Read More
Mergers between larger brands within the retail industry have become commonplace of late, with many firms concerned that the current consumer climate does not provide enough scope for large-scale profit rises when operating alone. While homeware and... Read More
Dublin’s booming technology sector has picked up so much momentum that it could well overtake London as Europe’s high-tech hub, according to one international property agent. A report from Colliers International, which looked at commercial property... Read More
With consumer confidence on the rise, and the retail industry seeing widespread recovery, administrations have slowed significantly in the past year. However, retailers which do not correctly meet the needs of consumers are still at risk – a situation which... Read More
Ten months after announcing its partnership with the American hospitality chain Marriott International, the Swedish furniture giant Ikea has named the British location for its first joint venture budget hotel. Branded as Moxy Hotels, the... Read More
The recession brought about many changes in employment patterns. However, one factor which experts now believe cannot be blamed upon the financial crisis is the growing number of British workers choosing to take on a “mini job” rather than committing to... 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.
