In the Economy category you will find all the latest news concerning the economic picture and its impact on the UK commercial property market. This includes the wider effect on businesses, employment and consumers.
According to the latest sales figures there has been a slow start to Christmas shopping this year forcing many commercial properties to offer early discounts.... Read More
Having reportedly spent between £5 and £6 million on its Christmas TV advertising campaign John Lewis must be delighted with the attention it has received. To date it has attracted over 3 million YouTube views and had acres of column inches devoted to it in... Read More
A new commercial property shopping centre complex is set to be constructed by British Land in Whiteley Village, near to Fareham.... Read More
Commercial property giants Tesco are currently building a new superstore in Crewe, Cheshire. The store, found at the location of the original Crewe Tesco Extra, is expected to open in either February or March next year... Read More
A Blackwell’s bookshop, which is located at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) main campus, has decided to close its commercial property for good.... Read More
Last week’s public sector strikes delivered a much needed boost to the British high street after footfall surged by nearly 40 per cent.... Read More
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported that the shop price inflation rate in the UK is at its lowest in over year.... Read More
According to research conducted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC), many shoppers are still keeping a tight leash on their spending, even with retail commercial properties offering early sales.... Read More
Chartered accountants have advised companies to try and avoid giving their employees extra tax this Christmas. So how can commercial property businesses avoid stinging their own employees?... Read More
The news that Tui Travel has recorded record profits during 2011 will make uncomfortable reading for executives of rival Thomas Cook whose current difficulties have kept the company in the headlines over recent weeks.... Read More
The economy affects us all. It can make or break Governments, prove a factor in the success or failure of a business and dramatically influence consumer confidence. Our articles focus on its impact on the commercial property market in the widest sense.
This means that we cover stories on how the economy affects the prospects of commercial property occupiers and their employees. We also carry the latest company, financial and consumer news.
So if you want to read about the latest corporate developments or keep up to date with recent openings and closures on the high street then this is the page for you.
