In the retail industry, the trend of late has seen consumers purchase items for the home and DIY materials rather than clothing in a bid to save money whilst still capitalising on promotions brought about by the Government’s Help to Buy campaign for first... Read More
Eastgate Shopping Centre, in the heart of Inverness, has made the decision to further improve facilities by adding a new level to the complex, which will house an eight screen cinema along with several restaurants, it has been announced. At present,... Read More
As cheaper imported and domestic brands become ever more popular, many staples of the British retail scene are finding it difficult to boost sales and raise profits on the high street. This has been especially true of both Marks and Spencer and Debenhams,... Read More
Sales and profits in the discount sector of the retail industry have skyrocketed in the past few years, largely due to consumers striving to save during the recession. However, at the other end of the scale, luxury goods retailers have enjoyed an impressive... Read More
The acquisition of UK companies by overseas firms has become a common occurrence of late, with the improving economic situation allowing many to expand as a result of profits growth. However, one of the most controversial deals has been Chinese conglomerate... Read More
Although many High Street retailers have seen impressive sales since the start of the year, Marks and Spencer continues to struggle. While the retailer’s food sales remain strong, as they traditionally have, non-food sales fell steeply in the past... Read More
Dransfield Properties has secured a loan for almost a quarter of the £42m it needs to redevelop a former South Yorkshire steelworks site. The developer has already been awarded an £8m European grant for the scheme. Ground work started last month on... Read More
Changes in consumer habits have meant that retailers need to be increasingly adept at picking up on new trends and technological advances in order to keep pace with a fast moving market. Consumers are now more pressed for time than ever before, so... Read More
Discount brands have added an increased element of competition to the supermarket sector, with consumers keen to continue saving on the weekly shop even after the end of the recession. This has seen German import brands Aldi and Lidl grow their market share... Read More
Further evidence of shift in shopping habits emerges A seismic shift in shopping habits during the recession, and a land grab by the major supermarkets, are key factors in the revival of Britain’s blighted high streets. And its not just shoppers returning... Read More
