With the ever changing world of technology, we have seen how smartphones have become an essential part of our modern day shopping. Whether you are going shopping for clothes or just need to top up petrol for your car, there are always calls to action... Read More
Shoppers are not waiting for the festive season to start spending this year, new research from intu reveals. In fact most British adults have a full shopping list to complete before the end of November – but what items top the list varies from region to... Read More
Despite the upturn in the economy fashion has continued to lag behind in terms of recovery in the retail sector. For the vast majority this has seen profits climb only minimally, but others are facing a much more perilous situation – including French... Read More
Britain’s distribution and retail sectors are continuing to outperform many of the more traditional property markets, according to the latest figures from consultants Knight Frank. In its latest logistics and industrial Occupier and Investment... Read More
Although spending has climbed steadily since the end of the recession, consumer confidence has remained relatively subdued due to a combination of weak pay growth and lingering fears over the economy. However, in June, consumer confidence took an... Read More
Leading regional shopping centre owner and operator intu claims that the excessive level of Business Rates deters retailers from expanding and curtails investment by owners of retail property. In response to the Chancellor’s Business Rates review,... Read More
A new survey forecasts that retailers could well be celebrating their best performance in 27 years next month - news that could have beneficial implications for the commercial property industry. According to the Confederation of British Industry (CBI),... Read More
Many high street fashion retailers are currently seeking premises with double height fronts or flexible layouts as a means of creating a spacious, airy design sought after by consumers. However, a new study by Emily Fisher of property agent Lambert... Read More
The supermarket price war has dominated the grocery industry for the past few years, with retailers increasingly attempting to gain an advantage over their cut price rivals including foreign import brands such as Aldi and Lidl. The latest manifestation of... Read More
Only a few months ago, it seemed that Tesco had fallen to an irreversible low – its high profile financial scandal, teamed with many consecutive months of falling sales and a steadily ebbing market share, led many market analysts to wonder whether the... Read More
