Tag: shop



Bank Holiday Blues for the Economy?

Posted on 27 August, 2012 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

Savile Row Shops in Uproar Over Abercrombie & Fitch

Posted on 26 August, 2012 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

New Rules Could See Less Clipboards on the High Street

Posted on 23 August, 2012 by MOVEHUT under Economy

We have all been stalked by a charity worker, aka chugger, clutching a clipboard at some point whilst out shopping on the high street.... 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

UK Government Pledges Investment to Attract Chinese Tourists

Posted on 16 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Economy

The government has pledged £8 million in a bid to treble the number of Chinese tourists to the UK over the coming three years.... Read More

Conflict in Coalition over Sunday Trading Laws

Posted on 15 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Shoppers have enjoyed longer opening hours for retail commercial properties during the course of the Olympics, with the usual six hour trading period on Sundays extended for eight weeks.... Read More

Tesco Launches Discs on Demand

Posted on 14 August, 2012 by Neil Bird under Business News

The way we consume music and film has changed dramatically over the past couple of decades.... Read More

Are Duty Free Deals Really the Best Bargains Around?

Posted on 12 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

One of the worst parts of holidaying abroad, according to many Brits, is the wait in the commercial property airport before boarding the flight to their exotic destination.... Read More

High Street Sales Slump Continued into July

Posted on 10 August, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

As everyone in the UK knows, the high street is facing one of the worst times for growth in many years.... Read More