Tag: sales



Robust Demand for Office Towers in Second-Tier US Cities

Posted on 12 October, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

There are many office towers up for sale in second-tier cities across the United States, and investors seeking higher levels of return on their investments are responding with great interest. New listings that have recently come onto the market include IDS... Read More

Halfords Enjoys Bumper Sales Thanks to Bradley Wiggins Effect

Posted on 8 October, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

Britain’s summer of sport may have got off to a damp start, yet no one can argue that the Olympic and Paralympic Games have been a huge success. With entertaining opening and closing ceremonies and the best of international athleticism on display, crowds... Read More

US Commercial Property Sales Outlook Down

Posted on 2 October, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is forecasting a 12 per cent reduction in U.S. commercial real estate sales to the year 2014 due to lower projections for economic growth. Figures released by the organization now predict sales of $748 billion in the... Read More

Recession Won’t Stop Us Brits Ordering a Takeaway

Posted on 30 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News, Economy

Although people have less disposable income and the UK is still currently in the middle of a double-dip recession, it seems that people still have enough money to spend on takeaway food.... Read More

Despite Slow Sales Argos Reveals 12000 Christmas Jobs

Posted on 27 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

Last week, we reported that Home Retail Group, which owns Argos, was not having the best of times.... 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

JD Wetherspoon Records Impressive Sales Despite Rise in Taxes

Posted on 18 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Business News

In May we reported that JD Wetherspoon was contradicting a trend in the pub industry that despite many pubs closing, the pub chain was in fact expanding.... 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

Is Poundland Recession Proof?

Posted on 15 September, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

Many household disposable incomes are getting thinner and thinner as costs rise and wages remain the same.... Read More

Burberry in Shocking Share Drop after Posting Profit Warning

Posted on 14 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

Luxury fashion house Burberry has posted a profit alert, knocking almost a fifth off its share price.... Read More