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.


What’s Happening at Commercial Properties on New Years Eve?

Posted on 28 December, 2011 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

New Years Eve is traditionally one of the biggest nights of the year, with bars and commercial properties for the whole family all over the country, pulling out all the stops to attract potential customers.... Read More

Christmas Markets: Effects on Commercial Properties

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Christmas Markets all over the country are lighting up the festive period with local commercial properties, offices and small businesses basking in the glow.... Read More

Commercial Office Sector Continues to Attract High Volumes of Investment

Posted on 27 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Economy, Industry News

Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) National Office Market Report predicts that it will be 2013 before rents for commercial office space will show any growth. At that point pressure on supply chain could prompt rental growth. Until then, rental growth will be limited... Read More

Sales at Commercial Property Supermarket Retailer up by 6.2%

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

Total sales at upmarket commercial property grocer Waitrose were up 6.2 per cent to £120.36m on last year for the week to December 10th 2011, as consumers stocked up on festive treats.... Read More

Post Office Mass Christmas Staff Recruitment

Posted on 26 December, 2011 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Christmas is a busy time of year for everyone, whether it is parents trying to find their child that perfect gift, or sales assistants struggling to keep up with increased demands on their time... Read More

Commercial Property Boxing Day Sales – Are You In?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy, Industry News

Boxing Day in the UK means only one thing to many people – shopping! As the majority of commercial properties on the high street open their doors as early as 5am to allow customers to take advantage of dramatically dropped prices, it’s hardly surprising... Read More

Online Retailer Ocado Blames Commercial Property Distribution Problems for Profit Warning

Posted on 25 December, 2011 by Neil Bird under Business News, Economy, Industry News

Online grocery retailer Ocado has raised eyebrows by issuing a stark profit warning. The company had expected to make significant gains this year but instead the trading statement suggests they will do well to break even.... Read More

Commercial Property Staff among One in Ten Working on Christmas Day

Posted on by Neil Bird under Industry News

For the majority of people, Christmas Day will be spent pulling crackers with family and friends. There will be a turkey in the oven, gifts to unwrap and perhaps a little too much booze.... Read More

Supermarket Chain Morrisons to Open 25 New Commercial Properties

Posted on 24 December, 2011 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Commercial Developments, Economy, Industry News

Morrisons, the fourth biggest commercial property supermarket chain in the UK has announced that it is to create 7,000 jobs in 2012 as the commercial property retailer continues to focus on expansion.... Read More

Last Minute Christmas Shopping Boosts Retail Commercial Properties

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

With just three shopping days left until Christmas, commercial property retailers are facing a festive rush with consumers set to snap up bargains spending £2.5m a minute in the coming week.... 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.