WH Smith has been one of the UK’s most popular High Street chains for many years now, with consumers frequently turning to the retailer for their stationery and reading needs. However, like many during the recession the retailer struggled to lift sales –... Read More
Greggs was once the place to go during an office lunch break, grabbing a pasty or sandwich on the go. But recently a spell of poor sales has sparked the company to take drastic action. For the 26 weeks leading up until 29 June 2013, like-for-like sales... Read More
According to Reuters, Starbucks has paid a mere £8.6 million in UK taxes on a reported £3 billion in sales in the UK since 1998, when it opened its first UK coffee shop, despite having opened 735 outlets subsequently. The revelation led to... Read More
Feng shui is an ancient practice of combining elements to create a healthy and productive energy to a space. Does this fit in with a modern vision of how an office should be run? Well....yes.... Read More
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
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
Luxury fashion house Burberry has posted a profit alert, knocking almost a fifth off its share price.... Read More
Like all commercial property companies, Staples Inc. has faced the reality of trading in an incredibly tough economic environment.... Read More
The British car manufacturing industry is going from strength to strength in 2012, with companies such as Vauxhall, BMW and Citroen all looking to expand their sites nationwide this year, creating employment for thousands of British workers.... Read More
Last month Marks and Spencer (M&S) reported its worst performance in clothing and home furnishings for three years.... Read More
