Economy


In the Economy category you will find all the latest news concerning the economic picture and its impact on the UK commercial property market. This includes the wider effect on businesses, employment and consumers.


Independent Retailers Compare Favourably to Chain Stores

Posted on 28 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With disposable income at an all-time low, workers are trying to find ways of making every penny count... Read More

High Streets Must Adapt to Online Shopping

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

A recent report has revealed that town centres will need to advertise themselves as convenient hubs for picking up products ordered online if they are to flourish into the next decade.... Read More

British Workers Amongst Least Productive in Developed World, says ONS

Posted on 24 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With economic woes weighing heavily on the heads of all British businesses and their employees, it would be safe to assume that everyone is working as hard as they can in order to pull the UK out of recession.... Read More

Christmas Temp’s Could be More Permanent at Sainsbury’s

Posted on 22 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

It’s that time of year again when thousands of jobs are advertised in various high street shops up and down the country.... Read More

Delivery Costs for Online Food Shopping may Triple in Price

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Many people in the UK now choose to buy groceries online, using websites associated with large supermarket chains such as Tesco and Asda.... Read More

High Earners Switch to Cheap Supermarkets to Beat Recession

Posted on 21 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

It is no secret that many of us have had to tighten our belts over the past few years, as the double dip recession coupled with wage freezes has seen our disposable income dwindling.... Read More

London Fashion Week Offers Glimpse of Spring Trends

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy

London Fashion Week, which closed recently, crowned a fabulous summer for the capital.... Read More

How do British Retail Chains Compare? The Good and The Bad

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

In the current economic climate, many large retail groups who, in the years prior to 2008, posted staggering profits annually are now struggling to find their footing with consumers.... Read More

Commercial Property Market Makes Significant Contribution to European Economy

Posted on 19 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Economy, Industry News

The commercial property market is responsible for contributing 2.5 per cent to the European economy.... Read More

Festival of Business: Firms Hungry for Success Abroad

Posted on 18 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Carrying out business overseas has proved to be both a challenge and an opportunity over the last year; nevertheless there are a handful of commercial property businesses that are booming during the economic recovery.... Read More

Learn more about our Economy category

The economy affects us all. It can make or break Governments, prove a factor in the success or failure of a business and dramatically influence consumer confidence. Our articles focus on its impact on the commercial property market in the widest sense.

This means that we cover stories on how the economy affects the prospects of commercial property occupiers and their employees. We also carry the latest company, financial and consumer news.

So if you want to read about the latest corporate developments or keep up to date with recent openings and closures on the high street then this is the page for you.