According to a new report published today by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), there is to be an estimated 900,000 fewer jobs in the sector by 2025. The report suggests that store closures on UK high streets and town centres could exacerbate the... Read More
Birmingham’s business leaders have welcomed the commitment to the city by retail property giant Hammerson. Hammerson, who acquired Grand Central last month, recently announced that it would be selling a half share in Birmingham’s Bullring to joint... Read More
In an official letter to the Treasury, the Government’s reforming plans of business rates’ appeals have been criticised by Colliers International for the more confrontational, litigious and costly system it will create. It’s believed the... Read More
According to a Barclays Blue Rewards survey, over 60% of Brits take less than a second to make a decision regarding the acceptance of a deal, costing them an average of £520 a year. On average, Brits are offered 14 deals per week, with 40% going for... Read More
The UK's economic growth forecasts has been cut by the British Chamber of Commerce amidst weak performance of the trade and manufacturing sector. It was reported by the BBC that the business lobby group has cut its growth forecast for 2015 to 2.4%... Read More
Falling in line with the business growth plan of workforce expansion to ten and £1m turnover by 2018, Newcastle-upon-Tyne based Silverstone Building Consultancy has recently recruited two new members of staff. The niche firm of building surveyors and... Read More
Bruton Knowles, the leading commercial property specialist, has appointed Keith Brown as non-executive chairman. With an established track record in finance and general management, Keith Brown has vast experience of local, national and international... Read More
This time last year the retail industry was thrown into controversy when it emerged that some retailers, including department store chain Debenhams, had put pressure on suppliers to cut their prices as a means of “investing” in the bigger business. A year... Read More
As the global economy continues to strengthen, businesses and investors are taking notice of overseas opportunities which could prove to be extremely profitable. This has led to a boom in business travel which, paired with an increase in international... Read More
Halloween is generally seen as one of the most exciting dates on the calendar, giving businesses the chance to show off their creative abilities in order to provide a little festive fun for customers and employees alike. During the recession, many... Read More
