While consumer confidence is once more on the rise, thanks to a squeeze on disposable incomes this is not necessarily translating into steeply rising sales for high street retailers, many of whom are still making losses though at a lower rate than during the... Read More
Hotel chain Travelodge has written to 124 local councils seeking to work together to finance the construction of new budget hotels. The move follows partnership deals struck with local authorities for hotels in Eastleigh and Aylesbury. The chain... Read More
Shanghai's Free Trade Zone (FTZ) will be open for business soon, and its property market has been generating a buzz. On September 24, the government released four plots of land to generate transfer income according to the National Business... Read More
When you think of fashion you tend to think of the West End not the East End. Instead East London may make you think more along the lines of Eastenders with its market stalls and sometimes wild fashion tastes – if you are not from around there. But... Read More
Veteran retailer Bill Grimsey has repeated his call for a review of the business rates system in light of new figures which show the extent to which provincial commercial property values have fallen since the last revaluation. Stockport Town Hall Mr... Read More
Tesco has spent tens of millions relaunching its premium Finest range in the hope of attracting more shoppers who may have stayed away after the horsemeat scandal engulfed the supermarket. Tesco bosses also hope to win business from upmarket rival... Read More
With UK airport capacity provoking considerable debate, the prospect of a potential closure in Scotland was seen as a problem for firms north of the border. Fortunately, this issue has now been resolved, with the Scottish Government confirming that Glasgow... Read More
Christmas time is never cheap especially if you have plenty of family and friends to buy presents for. But the food we consume over the festivities can add an even bigger strain to that already heavily squeezed purse. So when supermarkets like... Read More
Although unemployment has dropped significantly since the recession, one of the Government’s key aims remains the re-introduction of long term unemployed and disabled workers to the workplace. However, according to a leading disability charity, there is... Read More
The boom in internet shopping has changed the face of the retail industry substantially, with many consumers choosing to order everything from clothing to groceries online. This has caused many retailers to cut back on their store portfolios and instead... Read More
