In recent months, the manufacturing industry has picked up hugely with experts now predicting that a higher number of British-made cars than originally forecast will be sold in the present quarter. This, in turn, has boosted the economy and rapidly sped up... Read More
British Land has announced that it has signed an agreement to purchase 50 per cent of SouthGate in Bath from Multi Southgate (LP) Limited for £101 million. The other 50 per cent of the property is owned by Aviva Investors. The acquisition is expected to be... Read More
In recent months popular fashion chains such as Abercrombie and Fitch have posted steadily weakening sales results, harking back to the recession when many retailers failed to meet sales targets. Fortunately, though, other brands have managed to achieve... Read More
Pub company and brewer Greene King reported an increase in sales of 4.6 per cent in the 18 weeks to September 1, and showed growth of 5.6 per cent in the last 10, boosted by the summer sunshine. Rooney Anand, Greene King’s chief executive said: "This... Read More
The John Lewis Partnership is widely renowned as a powerhouse of British retailing, with the recent recession barely managing to dent profits for either the John Lewis or Waitrose chains. This has allowed the group to rapidly expand and innovate in a bid to... Read More
Google is one of the largest multinational internet companies in the world, and as such prides itself on adapting the latest technological advances for its commercial properties. As a result, it is constantly seeking to expand its portfolio by either building... Read More
Ten years ago, the retail environment in the UK was much different to the situation of today. Internet shopping was not the overwhelming force it is now and high streets remained popular with consumers, leading to a surge in large-scale retail developments... Read More
Pottery production could double at Wedgwood’s Stoke-on-Trent site after councillors gave their approval to a £34 million factory redevelopment. The ambitious expansion will safeguard 400 jobs and create at least a further 100, as the company demonstrates... Read More
In recent years, it has become increasingly apparent that a lack of prison space in England and Wales could pose a significant problem in the near future. At present, the prison population stands at 83,632 – worryingly close to the maximum legal capacity of... Read More
Reports suggest vehicle manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover is searching for a plot of land where it can establish a new manufacturing facility. The company's expansion in the UK is evidenced by its development of a new £0.5 billion engine factory near... Read More
