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 Properties Wait for Christmas Sales Upturn but Low-Income Families Find Little Cheer

Posted on 13 December, 2011 by Neil Bird under Economy, Industry News

According to the latest sales figures there has been a slow start to Christmas shopping this year forcing many commercial properties to offer early discounts.... Read More

Has TV Advert for Commercial Property John Lewis Saved Christmas?

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Having reportedly spent between £5 and £6 million on its Christmas TV advertising campaign John Lewis must be delighted with the attention it has received. To date it has attracted over 3 million YouTube views and had acres of column inches devoted to it in... Read More

£64 Million Whiteley Retail Development

Posted on 12 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

A new commercial property shopping centre complex is set to be constructed by British Land in Whiteley Village, near to Fareham.... Read More

Commercial Property Chain Tesco to Open New Superstore in Cheshire Despite Financial Problems

Posted on 11 December, 2011 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Commercial property giants Tesco are currently building a new superstore in Crewe, Cheshire. The store, found at the location of the original Crewe Tesco Extra, is expected to open in either February or March next year... Read More

Another Commercial Property Bookshop Succumbs to Closure

Posted on 10 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

A Blackwell’s bookshop, which is located at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) main campus, has decided to close its commercial property for good.... Read More

Boost for Commercial Properties After Public Sector Strike

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Economy

Last week’s public sector strikes delivered a much needed boost to the British high street after footfall surged by nearly 40 per cent.... Read More

Commercial Property Price Wars Helped Keep Shop Price Inflation Low

Posted on 9 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that the shop price inflation rate in the UK is at its lowest in over year.... Read More

Retail Commercial Properties Still Struggling on the Run up to Christmas

Posted on 8 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

According to research conducted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), many shoppers are still keeping a tight leash on their spending, even with retail commercial properties offering early sales.... Read More

Commercial Property Businesses Advised to Give Employees a Tax Break

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

Chartered accountants have advised companies to try and avoid giving their employees extra tax this Christmas. So how can commercial property businesses avoid stinging their own employees?... Read More

Commercial Property Tour Operator Tui Travel Announces Record Profits

Posted on 7 December, 2011 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The news that Tui Travel has recorded record profits during 2011 will make uncomfortable reading for executives of rival Thomas Cook whose current difficulties have kept the company in the headlines over recent weeks.... 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.