Monthly Archives: September 2012



Real Estate Investment Worldwide to Reach $180 Billion Per Year

Posted on 22 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Worldwide Property News

Jones Lang LaSalle has released a new report, entitled "Redefining Retail Investment," and the information is being presented at a time when the industry is focused on the International Council of Shopping Centres (ICSC) 2012 Retail Real Estate World Summit.... Read More

Delivery Costs for Online Food Shopping may Triple in Price

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

Many people in the UK now choose to buy groceries online, using websites associated with large supermarket chains such as Tesco and Asda.... Read More

High Earners Switch to Cheap Supermarkets to Beat Recession

Posted on 21 September, 2012 by Kirsten Kennedy under Economy

It is no secret that many of us have had to tighten our belts over the past few years, as the double dip recession coupled with wage freezes has seen our disposable income dwindling.... Read More

Hamleys Sold to French Retailer

Posted on by Neil Bird under Business News

Hamleys, ‘the finest toy shop in the world’, has been sold to French retailer Groupe Ludendo in a deal worth around £60 million.... Read More

Can Feng Shui Help to Increase Profits in the Modern Office?

Posted on by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

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

London Fashion Week Offers Glimpse of Spring Trends

Posted on by Neil Bird under Economy

London Fashion Week, which closed recently, crowned a fabulous summer for the capital.... Read More

Bruton’s Investment in UK Commercial Property Wiped Out

Posted on 20 September, 2012 by Jodee Redmond under Industry News

Richard Bruton, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, as well as other investors, has received some bad news about their investments in UK commercial properties.... Read More

How do British Retail Chains Compare? The Good and The Bad

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News, Economy

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

Sports Direct Boss to Buy Out Struggling JJB Sports International

Posted on by Kirsten Kennedy under Business News

With the recession seeing many commercial property chains go into administration, it is hardly surprising that big business owners are taking advantage of their rivals’ difficulties by making offers that boards of directors find hard to refuse.... Read More

Changes for High Street Banks

Posted on by MOVEHUT under Business News

Movehut recently reported that many consumers had lost faith in their high street bank and would prefer to bank with a retailer.... Read More