Tag: retail



Hamleys Sold to French Retailer

Posted on 21 September, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

Hamleys, ‘the finest toy shop in the world’, has been sold to French retailer Groupe Ludendo in a deal worth around £60 million.... Read More

How do British Retail Chains Compare? The Good and The Bad

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

In the current economic climate, many large retail groups who, in the years prior to 2008, posted staggering profits annually are now struggling to find their footing with consumers.... Read More

Sports Direct Boss to Buy Out Struggling JJB Sports International

Posted on 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

SEA LIFE at The Trafford Centre

Posted on 19 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

The Trafford Centre in Manchester is one of the largest shopping centres in the country. But soon a bit of retail therapy will not be on the only thing that people will be visiting for.... Read More

Demand for Commercial Properties Down 30 Per Cent in India

Posted on 18 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Over the past 12 months, demand for commercial properties in India has dropped by approximately one-third.... Read More

Olympic and Paralympic Games Boost Employment in the Capital City

Posted on 17 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, by general consensus, were a huge success.... Read More

Olympic Boost for Primark with 15 Per Cent Surge in Sales

Posted on 16 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Bargain hunters at discount store Primark shrugged off the distractions of the 2012 Olympic Games and went on a spending spree over the summer.... 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

Self-Managed Super Funds Invest In Commercial Properties for High Yields

Posted on 14 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Self-managed Super Funds (SMSFs) are looking to commercial properties as investment vehicles for their members.... Read More