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.


Commercial Property Chain Pret a Manger to Open 44 New Outlets

Posted on 7 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

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

Halfords to Expand Commercial Properties with Help from Olympics

Posted on 5 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Commercial Property Chain Costcutter Saves 425 Jobs

Posted on 4 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Staffordshire Town Bids for Portas Commercial Property Rejuvenation

Posted on 3 April, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

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

It is not GAME Over for the Commercial Property Chain

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Commercial Properties Battle Online Retailers by Offering In-store Wi-Fi Access

Posted on 2 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

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

Empty Commercial Property Rates Hits an all-time High

Posted on 1 April, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Commercial Property Quarterly Rent Payments Due Tomorrow – This is no April Fools

Posted on 31 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Slow Summer Booking for Commercial Property Travel Operator Thomas Cook

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

Commercial Property Collections Boost Next’s Sales

Posted on 30 March, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

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

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.