Ministers have defended the government’s decision to delay the business rates revaluation in the face of growing criticism from the retail and commercial property sectors. Business Minister Michael Fallon told a parliamentary committee that there would have... Read More
Over the coming two decades the number of people aged over sixty in the UK will rise by over 40 per cent. This will change the social fabric of the country, presenting challenges and creating opportunities in equal measure. But what impact will this boom in... Read More
In the past year or so, there has been a lot of talk regarding steps retailers and the government can take to save the high street. With internet becoming more and more popular, however, the question has largely focused on how consumers can be tempted to... Read More
Many retail businesses decided to implement turnaround schemes following tough trading during the recession, and now with consumer confidence on the rise the effects of these plans are beginning to be seen. One of the most impressive turnarounds has been that... Read More
Internet shopping has become hugely popular and most retailers are attempting to incorporate modern technology into their commercial property based operations in a bid to blur the boundaries between retailing and e-tailing. As well as attracting a younger... Read More
Everyone enjoys the personal touch when they are out and about. From a swan made of towels placed on your bed in a hotel room, to a biscuit with your initial iced on top in a café. But are personalised price tags in shops taking things too... Read More
At the recent World Retail Congress in Paris, a panel of international retail executives discussed emerging trends in the industry. Their wide-ranging discussion included a number of topics, including co-operatives, emerging markets, and online... Read More
Fashion chain Bonmarché is preparing to float on the London Stock Exchange in November. The retailer, which caters for women over 50, announced that it planned to sell shares on the alternative investment market (Aim) next month, telling investors it was... Read More
While the economy may be improving and consumers have once more begun to spend, small retailers across the country still find themselves struggling to make ends meet. In part, this is due to the internet shopping craze, which has seen consumers browsing the... Read More
Intu Properties has closed a transaction worth £101 million on the Parque Principado Shopping Centre in Asturias in northern Spain. It is one of the country's top 10 shopping centres, and brings in nine million visitors each year. Prime tenants include... Read More
