Tag: retail



London Art Galleries Under Threat from Developers

Posted on 27 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Commercial Sales and Lets

A plan to build a luxury apartment block in Mayfair is threatening the future of seven commercial galleries in a location that has been at the heart of the London art market for nearly a century.... Read More

Bank Holiday Blues for the Economy?

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Everyone loves a good Bank Holiday - an extra day of sleeping in, socialising with friends and even hitting some high street commercial properties for a spot of retail therapy if we feel particularly motivated... Read More

Will Video Game Stores be Extinct in Ten Years?

Posted on 26 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

With GAME Group recently experiencing difficulties and having to be bailed out and HMV struggling with sales, are retail commercial properties that sell video games reaching the end of the line?... Read More

Savile Row Shops in Uproar Over Abercrombie & Fitch

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Savile Row in London has long been a name synonymous with fine tailoring, exclusive clientele and hefty price tags.... Read More

Tesco Facing Fines for Illegal Employment

Posted on 25 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

One of Britain’s most popular supermarket chains has landed itself in hot water with Border Force this week.... Read More

Glasgow Retail Park Receives £9 million Expansion

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Commercial Developments

A retail park in Glasgow is to undergo a £9 million expansion which will create some much needed jobs in the area.... Read More

What impact has the Olympics had on London retailers so far?

Posted on 22 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Footfall rose 5 per cent for the period of the Olympics with the West End enjoying a 10.6 per cent year-on-year increase during the course of the second week of London 2012, according to data provider Springboard.... Read More

Customers Given a Taste as John Lewis Opens Pop-up Shop Prior to New Store Opening

Posted on 21 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

John Lewis is planning to open a pop-up shop in Exeter to give customers a taste of what to expect when their new department stores opens its doors later this year.... Read More

Staples Reveals Second Quarter Performance

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

Like all commercial property companies, Staples Inc. has faced the reality of trading in an incredibly tough economic environment.... Read More

Poor Performance from Marks and Spencer Fuels Takeover Speculation

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

Last month Marks and Spencer (M&S) reported its worst performance in clothing and home furnishings for three years.... Read More