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
Traditionally, the run up to Christmas is one of the busiest times in the calendar for retailers, with a flood of consumers desperate to get their hands on the year’s must-have gifts. However, during the recession, shoppers tended to spend more cautiously... Read More
Many local high streets have tried a variety of schemes to try and bring life back to their city centre. The Government has spent both time and money investing resources to try and entice people away from their computers and tablet devices, but many are to no... Read More
After a three year break, Kate Moss is planning a new range of clothing to be sold in Topshop stores throughout the country. Kate Moss originally joined Topshop to create a line of clothing in 2007, but the contract was frozen three years later.... Read More
Since the end of the recession, an upturn in demand has kick-started several commercial development schemes which were placed on the back burner during the economic downturn. One of the latest developments to be rejuvenated is the Westfield Broadway... Read More
The recession and resulting unemployment crisis made way for a wave of business start-ups, with many unable to find work instead deciding to hone their entrepreneurial skills. And while the recession may be over, the enthusiasm for self-employment remains,... Read More
Everyone loves a bargain, and Poundland has plenty of those on offer. But after recording an increase in sales this year, the company now plans to grow its property portfolio and increase its presence on the high street. Poundland currently has 500... Read More
Internet shopping has, in recent years, become one of the toughest challenges facing small commercial property based retailers, with low prices and huge ranges of stock drawing consumers away from the high street and onto their computers. In response,... Read More
One of the key issues highlighted by the Portas Review was a lack of affordable parking. With some town centres charging up to £3 per hour for council-run car parks, it is hardly surprising that consumers have turned to out of town retail parks, where there... Read More
The recent boom in housing has led to an increase in consumer enthusiasm for home furnishings, with chains such as B&Q and Homebase greatly benefiting from a marked rise in sales. In turn, this factor has led to huge improvements in the economy as a... Read More
