Monthly Archives: December 2012



Debenhams Shuts its Grottos for the First Time

Posted on 24 December, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Parents of young children can be assured that several versions of Father Christmas will be handing out presents and sprinkling a bit of festive magic in the shops this Christmas. However, it seems the popularity of the role is alleged to have fizzled... Read More

Welcome to the Office of the Future

Posted on by Neil Bird under Misc

Earlier in the year Movehut News carried an article reflecting on the office of 25 years ago. It illustrated the pace of technological change and how rapidly indispensable gadgets can become obsolete museum pieces. ... Read More

Public Space No Place for Nativity Scenes

Posted on 23 December, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Santa Monica, California has been the subject of controversy over what types of displays can be erected on public property, and the matter has been taken to court for a judge to decide whether Nativity scenes are appropriate or not. Last year, the city... Read More

Amazon Voted Best Christmas Shopping Experience

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Any consumers struggling to finish their Christmas shopping online are in for some bad news – e-retailers are no longer able to process and deliver orders in time for December 25th unless a hefty price is paid for postage and packing. This means that... Read More

400 Million Dollars in Building Permits Means Merry Christmas for Williston

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Williston, North Dakota, is in the middle of a building boom. The city is expanding at such a rapid pace that it has announced plans to annex nearly 5,000 additional acres into its limits. The new space would bring its size to 13,000 acres. The 20 sections of... Read More

How Important is the Office Christmas Party Outfit?

Posted on 22 December, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Misc

The festive season is in full swing and office parties will be happening up and down the country. You may have already had your work doo, and may be regretting one or two things, but how important was your outfit for the office party? For some people,... Read More

Selfridges to Expand Oxford Street Store

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Sales and Lets

Selfridges have reportedly spent £130 million on an office block situated next to its famous Oxford Street store. The building, Nations House, has over 100,000 sq. ft. of office space which is currently rented out to a number of large and small... Read More

Are High Street Retailers Determining Their Own Fate?

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

We’ve seen in the news throughout the year many high profile retailers reporting a drop in footfall, which has consequences on profits. This has resulted in a number of administrations and sometimes even permanent closures. But are some retailers actually... Read More

High Street Prices Drop in Lead Up to Christmas

Posted on 21 December, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, and only a few shopping days remaining, many consumers will have completed their shopping and now face the arduous task of wrapping oddly shaped packages and clothing. Yet for some there still remains a large... Read More

Landlords Offer Goodies Like Father Christmas to Attract New Tenants

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

As Christmas approaches and the commercial property market continues to be sluggish for owners, landlords must come up with innovative ways to attract tenants. Some of them are offering incentives that make them look a bit like Father Christmas offering... Read More