Tag: Retail Property



Marks and Spencer Failed to Act on Asbestos Warnings in London Store

Posted on 6 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Anyone involved in the construction industry, or with a knowledge of commercial property ownership, will have been warned of the risk of asbestos. Once a hugely common building material, the compound was banned after being found to contain significant health... Read More

Stricken Jessops Saved from Fire by TV Dragon

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

But will retailer return to the high street? Entrepreneur Peter Jones, famous for his role on hit television series Dragons Den, has been revealed as the successful bidder for stricken camera chain Jessops. While a “number of buyers” have managed to pick... Read More

Drop in Demand for Retail Space Causes Further Pain for High Street

Posted on 1 February, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Industry News

In times gone by, the high street played a central role in the employment and social opportunities for the majority of British people. Teenagers spent most of their free time and money wandering in and out of shops, while for many people the first stop for a... Read More

Rise in Retail Employment Not Set to Last Warns Bond Pearce

Posted on 29 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

With no change in Britain’s economic outlook, the looming threat of a triple dip recession is becoming increasingly likely. Three retail administrations within the first month of 2013 have added greatly to these fears, as it suggests that yet more retailers... Read More

The Easy Way to Shop at IKEA

Posted on 27 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Despairing shoppers of the UK take note – there is actually an easy way to shop at IKEA! Rather than steeling yourself for a day-long trail around a store with a layout so confusing that hiring a guide is advisable, simply follow Movehut’s steps for a... Read More

HMV Finally Agrees to Accept Customer Gift Cards

Posted on 24 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

When a popular high street chain is forced to enter administration, there are always a number of factors administrators must take into account. Any debt accumulated which must be paid off and the number of staff who must be looked after during the process... Read More

Retail Crime Soars by 15.6 Per Cent

Posted on 23 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

The number of crimes affecting retail commercial properties has risen by 15.6 per cent in 2012, but the actual number of reported crimes has dropped according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Retailers should have the confidence to report a crime... Read More

Web Company Hints at High Street Move

Posted on 22 January, 2013 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

We are all aware of the situation on the high street at the moment. With once-popular brands entering administration and online shopping becoming the retail method of choice, towns and cities across the UK are suffering from an increasing number of empty... Read More

CEOs Face Scrutiny over Christmas Trading

Posted on 19 January, 2013 by MOVEHUT under Business News

The chief executives of some of Britain’s leading retailers are set to come under scrutiny after lacklustre Christmas trading. Chief executive of Wm Morrison, Dalton Philips, will be under the spotlight amid fears that the supermarket chain may have to... Read More

Luxury Goods Drive Rental Growth in Premier Retail Cities

Posted on 20 November, 2012 by Neil Bird under Industry News

Demand for luxury branded goods is boosting the performance of prime retail property in Europe’s leading shopping destinations. Cushman & Wakefield reports that, in sharp contrast to many high streets, rental growth on so called ‘super streets’ rose... Read More