London Underground drivers are to stage a walkout on Boxing Day, one of the busiest shopping days of the year in London, in a row over bank holiday pay. Industrial action is likely to affect Tube services across the capital, causing travel chaos for tourists and shoppers. London Underground condemned the main driver’s union Aslef’s... Read More
Christmas is always an expensive time of year, with many consumers feeling pressured to buy that perfect gift no matter the cost.... Read More
Whichever song is number one this Christmas will you still be hearing it in 30 years’ time? Maybe, but then again maybe not. And yet there are plenty of festive hits that have stood the test of time and are still played decades after they were first heard. All of them come from the days when every high street had a record shop or two... Read More
First of all, everyone at Movehut would like to wish our readers a very Merry Christmas. ... Read More
Sacramento's commercial real estate market has seen increased activity as 2012 draws to a close. The push is on to complete transactions before possible tax hikes come into effect in 2013.Valerie Baldo, president of Placer Title, has commented that her company has been "crazy busy" and that the level of activity is unlike anything they have... Read More
Parents of young children can be assured that several versions of Father Christmas will be handing out presents and sprinkling a bit of festive magic in the shops this Christmas. However, it seems the popularity of the role is alleged to have fizzled out, with parents protesting that there are so many Santa’s, leaving children... Read More
Earlier in the year Movehut News carried an article reflecting on the office of 25 years ago. It illustrated the pace of technological change and how rapidly indispensable gadgets can become obsolete museum pieces. ... Read More
Santa Monica, California has been the subject of controversy over what types of displays can be erected on public property, and the matter has been taken to court for a judge to decide whether Nativity scenes are appropriate or not. Last year, the city received more requests for displays than it had spaces to allot. To settle the issue of... Read More
Any consumers struggling to finish their Christmas shopping online are in for some bad news – e-retailers are no longer able to process and deliver orders in time for December 25th unless a hefty price is paid for postage and packing. This means that last minute gifts will have to be purchased in crowded shopping centres or on the high... Read More
Williston, North Dakota, is in the middle of a building boom. The city is expanding at such a rapid pace that it has announced plans to annex nearly 5,000 additional acres into its limits. The new space would bring its size to 13,000 acres. The 20 sections of land will mean a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for the new planners,... Read More
The festive season is in full swing and office parties will be happening up and down the country. You may have already had your work doo, and may be regretting one or two things, but how important was your outfit for the office party? For some people, the office party is just like any other night out. You may buy a new outfit for it or... Read More
Selfridges have reportedly spent £130 million on an office block situated next to its famous Oxford Street store. The building, Nations House, has over 100,000 sq. ft. of office space which is currently rented out to a number of large and small businesses. Selfridges declined to comment on the purchase, but in May the company... Read More
We’ve seen in the news throughout the year many high profile retailers reporting a drop in footfall, which has consequences on profits. This has resulted in a number of administrations and sometimes even permanent closures. But are some retailers actually hindering their own success? Many high street retailers have online stores for... Read More
With the countdown to Christmas in full swing, and only a few shopping days remaining, many consumers will have completed their shopping and now face the arduous task of wrapping oddly shaped packages and clothing. Yet for some there still remains a large percentage of Santa’s gift list to complete. While in previous years these people may... Read More
As Christmas approaches and the commercial property market continues to be sluggish for owners, landlords must come up with innovative ways to attract tenants. Some of them are offering incentives that make them look a bit like Father Christmas offering special incentives to get spaces off the books before the end of the year. One way to... Read More
Harvey Norman executive chairman Gerry Harvey has issued a dire warning to retailers, saying that conditions in the industry are dire and that many more stores will go under in 2013 after the Christmas rush is over. He told reporters recently that more retailers are currently under pressure than he has ever seen in the half century he has... Read More
Finding the right office space in London can seem like a very daunting task. The city is one of the busiest places on the planet and the ever-turning wheels of commerce mean that it can be challenging to find a suitable place to set up shop. Savvy companies can put some strategies in place and get help from the right places to find the right... Read More
A Panorama investigation into the billionaire Barclay brothers claims that London’s Ritz hotel has not paid any corporation tax since it was acquired by the brothers 17 years ago. The BBC documentary, whose broadcast was postponed by the previous Director-General George Entwistle, was finally given the go ahead by the corporation’s... Read More
Christmas is a lovely time of year where families get together, relax and enjoy each other’s company – for many, the only time of year they get to do so.... Read More
With only five shopping days to go until Christmas, panicked parents and frantic friends will be wracking their brains for that ideal last-minute gift for their loved ones in time for the big day.... Read More
This summer saw thousands of visitors flock to the UK to witness the Olympic and Paralympic Games, giving this country’s tourism industry a much needed boost. However, in the run up to the Opening Ceremony, there were severe doubts that Britain’s transport network would be able to cope with the strain of so many international arrivals,... Read More
The Competition Commission has told Rank that it must dispose of as many as six casinos if it wants to complete the takeover of rival Gala. The leisure giant is keen to revive the £205 million deal that has been on hold since May and has already agreed to the sale of five of the properties. Ranks’ original bid was for 23 Gala... Read More
