With Britain finally basking in some long-awaited sunshine, it appears that the spirits of people across the country have somewhat risen. Yet it is not only consumers celebrating the glorious weather, as retailers have been given something to celebrate with... Read More
Investment funds are returning to the property market at levels not seen since the before the global financial crisis, according to industry data. They are being drawn back by the prospect of rising yields as the economy edges towards recovery and property... Read More
Although the retail industry has suffered severe hardship in recent years, and continues to do so, other areas of industry are now considerably better off than they have been since the start of the recession in 2008. Manufacturing has been significantly... Read More
Football supporters have grown accustomed to (if never fully embraced) the naming rights of their stadiums being sold. Sponsorship of this type brings in millions for the clubs, and businesses are prepared to pay for the right because of the worldwide... Read More
When it was announced that London would be the official host for the 2012 Olympic Games, many doubted – very publicly – that the UK was up to the challenge. After all, Britain was struggling to cope with economic issues, concerns regarding London’s... Read More
B&Q owner Kingfisher has said first-quarter profits fell by nearly 30 per cent after sales were affected by weak demand and the cold snap. Trade profits at Kingfisher, which also owns Screwfix in the UK and Castorama in France, fell to £114m for... Read More
Prominent architect Richard Rogers has joined the calls to save Preston Bus Station from demolition. His intervention into the long-running saga comes as English Heritage considers the latest request to get the 1960s building listed. The founder of... Read More
Many retailers have spent the past few years cutting back on their commercial property portfolios or failing to renew lease agreements. However, confectionary chain Hotel Chocolat has made the decision to seek a number of franchise partners in order to... Read More
Thriving trade in Britain's hotels and restaurants is leading the way towards an economic recovery, according to the business lobby group the CBI. Chancellor George Osborne has been under fire from the IMF Its quarterly survey showed that hotels,... Read More
Dutch pension fund service provider PGGM Private Real Estate Fund has entered into a new venture with IAGM Retail Fund, a subsidiary of Inland American Real Estate Trust. Dallas skyline PGGM's head of private real estate, Guido Verhoef, described the... Read More
