Industry News


In the Industry News category you can expect to find articles relating to all aspects of the UK commercial property market. These can be humorous as well as serious giving readers a wide variety of material to choose from.


Bargain Hunters – Would you Move Above a Shopping Centre?

Posted on 26 February, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Industry News

Shopaholics – Taking it to the Next Level! For some, it can feel that a Saturday traipsing around a shopping centre lasts a lifetime, while others would happily move in permanently. Well, for those who fall into the latter group – good news!... Read More

Is Nine Until Five a thing of the past in Commercial Property Businesses as ‘flexible working’ Becomes a Priority?

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

According to new research, published by Vodafone UK, UK commercial property companies are sharpening their attention on softer workplace benefits to attract and retain the best talent.... Read More

Intercontinental Hotel Group Gives London 2012 Olympics a Lift

Posted on 25 February, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

The owner of commercial property Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn has said 80 per cent of hotel rooms allocated for the upcoming 2012 Olympics are already booked.... Read More

Commercial Property Hotel Chain Travelodge Dragged out of the Hedge

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

Commercial property hotel chain Travelodge, known for its £10-a-night rooms, is to be taken over by two US hedge funds... Read More

Sheffield Call Centre to remain in UK as Serco Acquires Contract

Posted on 24 February, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Industry News

Serco, a leading company that has been offering service solutions to companies for over 50 years, is taking over the contract at a Sheffield office which handles seven million queries every year.... Read More

Britain’s ‘Yob Culture’ Costs Commercial Property Businesses £9.8 Billion

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

New research released by commercial insurer RSA reveals that yob culture is an increasing issue for British commercial property businesses, causing losses of £9.8 billion last year alone.... Read More

Are Clipboards Ruining the High Street?

Posted on 23 February, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

When you are out shopping in commercial properties with friends and family, the last thing you want is to be stopped by a person holding a clipboard asking for money.... Read More

E.ON Launches Free Energy Meter to Save Commercial Properties Money

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

Smart meters are a new and exciting revolution, and they'll help offer customers a much better service. They give customers control of reducing their energy consumption and their bills.... Read More

Retail Commercial Properties Raise Concerns About Government Work Scheme

Posted on 22 February, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Retail commercial property chains Argos and Tesco have raised concerns about ‘slave labour’ over the new Government ‘Sector-Based Work Academy Scheme’.... Read More

Ladbrokes Retail Commercial Properties Set to Grow and Continue to Earn their Keep

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

We recently reported that William Hill had announced that sales in their retail commercial properties had grown - despite the tough economic times. But it seems they are not the only bookmaker to be thriving.... Read More

Learn more about our Industry News category

In this section we carry articles covering a diversity of topics. You will find news about supermarket commercial property expansions alongside the results of customer service surveys.

We also take a look at how businesses can benefit from sporting events, public holidays and spells of good weather. On the other hand we ask how they might cope with transport problems or industrial action.

Together with these stories you will find articles on dogs in the workplace, the stress reducing qualities of office plants and the reasons for our expanding waistlines. So if you want your commercial property news to contain a little variety, this is the page for you.