The retail industry has increasingly become one which relies on computers and smartphones rather than traditional bricks and mortar. Thanks to the variety of apps and e-tailers on offer, consumers may stock check, order and pay for items online, and can now... Read More
A group of Greenpeace activists is currently attempting to scale the Shard. The six climbers, all women, are staging the stunt in protest against oil and gas drilling in the Arctic. The women began their ascent of Europe’s tallest building early this... Read More
High street guru Mary Portas has come up with another plan to reduce town centre vacancy rates and increase footfall. The latest review of the Portas Pilots scheme reveals that a consultation will take place over the next six months to examine the benefits of... Read More
The five remaining Remploy factories in Scotland are to close their doors for the final time, the UK government has announced. The businesses affected by the move are the Marine and Frontline Textile factories at Leven, Dundee, Clydebank, Cowdenbeath... Read More
The UK has been ranked as the world’s most developed online retail market and landlords and developers must adapt to this new world, says Cushman & Wakefield (C&W). The warning follows a comprehensive analysis of online retailing carried out... Read More
Marks & Spencer (M&S) was once the pinnacle of British retailing, known for providing value for money and forward-thinking style in its popular clothing line. However, in recent years the chain has seemed unable to click with customers in the way it... Read More
The increasing stability of the UK economy has attracted a raft of international investors to the country, with London fast becoming the most sought-after investment location in the world. Yet while players from many different countries now have a stake in... Read More
The recent hot weather has seen consumers flock to their nearest supermarkets and DIY stores in earnest to make the most of the summer. Memories of last summer, when cloud and rain kept the majority of British people indoors, have ensured that the public is... Read More
British Land has bought the majority of the Paddington Central estate in London’s West End, a move which underlines widespread confidence in the potential of Crossrail to generate rental growth. The property group has invested £470 million to... Read More
Music festivals have become as much as part of the British summer as Wimbledon and Royal Ascot. While organisers benefit hugely from ticket sales, it is arguable that the real winners in the festival season are retailers as demand for clothing and essentials... Read More
