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.
Sandwich chain Pret a Manger, which is celebrating its 26th birthday this year, is planning to open 44 new commercial properties – over half of which will be in the UK.... Read More
Since January of this year, Halfords has seen a drop in sales of bicycle and car accessories, but are hopeful that the Olympics will boost their cycle market, especially with the relaxed trading hours.... Read More
Costcutter, the local retailer which has over 1500 commercial properties in its portfolio, has saved 425 jobs by buying Rhythm & Booze, an off licence chain, out of administration.... Read More
The Government has announced that it has accepted the bulk of the recommendations contained in the Portas Review and will give its full support to ensure their implementation.... Read More
GAME Group PLC have been given a lifeline after the commercial property chain was bought out of administration from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) by OpCapita, an investment firm which specialises in turning around struggling companies in the retail sector.... Read More
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly offering access to the internet in their commercial properties, in a bid to entice people out of their homes and into their shops.... Read More
According to figures collected by the Local Data Company (LDC), the number of commercial property shops lying empty in Britain has hit an all-time high of 14.6 per cent.... Read More
It is that time of year again; the one that many commercial property tenants will dread – when three months rent is paid in advance. Some may think this is a joke, as the quarterly rent payment falls on April Fools Day, but unfortunately this is no gag.... Read More
Thomas Cook has had a tough time in the recent months, with struggling sales and the announcement of plans to close 200 commercial properties over the next two years. But recent news implies things haven’t got any better for the tour operator.... Read More
Next’s online and catalogue sales have exceeded £1 billion for the very first time, boosted by customers collecting a fifth of their orders in its 536 commercial property stores.... Read More
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.