Tag: high street



Christmas Temp’s Could be More Permanent at Sainsbury’s

Posted on 22 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

It’s that time of year again when thousands of jobs are advertised in various high street shops up and down the country.... Read More

London Fashion Week Offers Glimpse of Spring Trends

Posted on 21 September, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

London Fashion Week, which closed recently, crowned a fabulous summer for the capital.... Read More

Sports Direct Boss to Buy Out Struggling JJB Sports International

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With the recession seeing many commercial property chains go into administration, it is hardly surprising that big business owners are taking advantage of their rivals’ difficulties by making offers that boards of directors find hard to refuse.... Read More

Changes for High Street Banks

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Movehut recently reported that many consumers had lost faith in their high street bank and would prefer to bank with a retailer.... Read More

High Street Stores Begin Slashing New Line Prices to Combat Recession

Posted on 15 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Retailers on the high street are having a particularly tough time of it at the moment.... Read More

LDC Report Warns: Too Many Shops

Posted on 12 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Shop vacancy rates in the United Kingdom rose slightly to a national average of 14.6 per cent as of June 2012, according to the Local Data Company.... Read More

Not Got a Place at your Local School, Try the High Street

Posted on 5 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Industry News

As parents desperately try to get their child into their local school, many local authorities are turning to unusual methods to ensure there are enough places available.... Read More

More Government Cash for High Streets

Posted on 2 September, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Local Government Minister Grant Shapps is urging MPs, representing towns that missed out in the Portas Pilot competition, to apply for a share of a multi-million pound fund to improve their high streets.... Read More

Tough Economic Climate Takes Toll on Co-Op

Posted on 1 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The Co-Operative has been a central high street presence in the UK for decades now, providing a local service to towns and villages throughout the country both in the grocery and banking industries.... Read More

Michael Palin Joins ‘No to Costa’ Chorus

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

Movehut recently reported that residents and independent retailers in Totnes had united in an attempt to block the opening of a branch of Costa Coffee in the town.... Read More