The worldwide obesity crisis, and ensuing media attention, have forced consumers to consider the health implications of their diet in a way never before seen. As a result, natural, locally grown produce has become highly desirable for those looking to keep... Read More
Internet shopping poses a huge threat to retailers who have spent the past 10 years investing in their commercial property portfolio. This is especially pertinent to chains such as Tesco, which has built its business around so-called “Tesco Towns” –... Read More
Luxury department store Harrods has opened a boutique store in London Gatwick’s South Terminal. The upmarket retailer’s Gatwick store is focused on luxury fashion, jewelry and accessories, and offers brands such as DKNY, Paul Smith and Armani... Read More
London is one of the fashion capitals of the world, with Fashion Week drawing international celebrities and fashion houses each year. It is hardly surprising, then, that three of the world’s top designers are now searching for retail properties in the... Read More
The high street has undergone several changes since the start of the recession, a key difference being the flood of retailers abandoning stores to set up in out of town retail parks or even cutting back on their commercial property base in order to focus on... Read More
EasyJet founder Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is to launch a low-cost grocery business, aimed at undercutting the likes of budget supermarkets Aldi and Lidl. Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou (right) Sir Stelios's Easygroup announced plans to open a pilot site in... Read More
The government risks further conflict with local authorities this week if, as expected, ministers reveal plans to allow shops to be converted to homes without planning permission. Councils are already unhappy with recent legislation allowing the conversion of... Read More
The poor weather at the start of the year considerably dampened consumer enthusiasm in an environment already damaged by the impact of the double dip recession. In turn, this had a negative effect upon the sales figures of many high street... Read More
Commercial property group Hammerson is considering expanding the Bullring only two months after increasing its stake in the Birmingham shopping centre. The details are yet to be decided but the group has confirmed that it is considering several options... Read More
Optical services and laser eye surgery group Optical Express has been rescued from collapse by its founder, preventing the loss of 1,600 jobs in the UK and Ireland. David Moulsdale has bought all the debt that the firm owes to the Royal Bank of... Read More
