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.
The announcement that Marks & Spencer (M&S) is to open two new retail commercial properties in North Staffordshire has been welcomed by local traders and community leaders.... Read More
Two of the UKs leading retailers experienced starkly different Christmas trading patterns figures released this week reveal.... Read More
Greeting card retailer Clinton Cards has defied the expectations of market analysts to post a year on year rise in sales in the run-up to Christmas.... Read More
According to research conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle, tenants of office properties are becoming more and more demanding, in terms of rent rates and leases. But why has the power moved away from landlord’s, into the tenants hands?... Read More
According to research conducted by The British Recorded Music Industry (BPI), physical sales of music singles and albums in compact disk (CD) format from commercial properties have continued to decrease for the fifth consecutive year.... Read More
Rail commuters returning to work in offices, shops and other commercial properties have been hit by big New Year rail fare increases, according to figures released by Passenger Focus.... Read More
One of the UK’s leading pub chains is inviting customers to assist in its latest commercial property acquisition drive. JD Wetherspoon makes the appeal in the January edition of Wetherspoon News which is prominently displayed and freely available in all of... Read More
According to IGD Retail Analysist, who conducted the latest research, the UK food and grocery market is set to be worth £184 billion over the next five years, compared to £156.8 billion in 2011.... Read More
According to a leading think tank, female unemployment in Britain is expected to rise due to public sector commercial property job cuts and high childcare expenditures.... Read More
More than 40 commercial property travel agencies crashed in 2011 thanks to the economic downturn and disasters worldwide.... 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.
