Although consumers are benefiting from shop price deflation, which has seen the prices of everything from clothing to electrical goods plummet, retailers are becoming concerned that further lowering of prices will have a negative impact on their profit... Read More
Plans to convert Manchester’s derelict Mayfield train station into a cultural venue have been derailed after the property’s owner announced it wants to use the location for rail improvements, The Business Desk reports. The decision appears to have... Read More
Mary Portas’ scheme to reduce retail vacancy rates and breathe life back into town centres is failing, a prominent retail expert claims. Bill Grimsey (pictured, right) says the Government-backed plans for rejuvenation are “over-promising and... Read More
Thousands of commercial landlords could be facing a fine unless they upgrade their premises to meet the Government’s proposed Energy Performance Standards, a leading property agent has warned. Consultations are currently underway on regulations... Read More
Council leaders in Darlington believe that a new Education Department building will create jobs and provide a boost to trade in the North East town. It is also hoped it will prove to be the catalyst for further investment and prosperity. Around 400... Read More
JD Sports has become the latest business to announce it is moving its entire high-tech production team to Manchester’s pioneering Sharp Project. Completed in 2011, the city council-owned profit-for-purpose development has already attracted some of... Read More
The City of London Corporation has appointed a head of design to ensure the quality of future developments within the Square Mile. Gwyn Richards will report to the new chief planning officer Annie Hampson who recently replaced the outgoing Peter Rees, the... Read More
The initial phase of the Neath Town Centre redevelopment project will begin this month with the demolition of the Welsh town’s Magistrate’s Court. The first phase of the scheme includes a 24,000 sq ft retail unit which will be constructed alongside... Read More
The HS2 high speed rail link is one of the most significant infrastructure projects to take place in the UK for some time, and its presence in Birmingham is expected to boost the local economy thanks to a speedier link to London. However, Birmingham is... Read More
Dalian Wanda Commercial Properties — China's biggest property developer —has announced its intentions to become the world’s largest and most influential real estate company by the end of 2014. The strategy, which many see as a... Read More
