A redevelopment project for the Shell Centre has been granted planning permission by Lambeth Council, sparking a flurry of preparations for the coming year. Canary Wharf Group and Qatari Diar joint venture Braeburn Estates, who are co-managing the development... Read More
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has warned that problems such as hacking, computer viruses and data security breaches were a “barrier to growth” that could no longer be overlooked. A report from the FSB found that cyber crime is costing... Read More
After retail sales were hit by unexpectedly deep snowfall in March, many were hoping that last month would signal the start of a more positive spring/summer season than has been seen for quite some time on the high street. Unfortunately, figures released... Read More
Mothercare was once the store all new mothers in the UK relied upon to provide them with their every need, whether this was a pram, reasonably priced clothing or even just some advice. However, the boom of internet shopping and an increasing number of chains... Read More
Morrisons, Britain’s fourth largest supermarket chain, is going into business with online retail grocer Ocado. Morrisons says it has agreed an online food tie-up with Ocado that will enable the group to launch an online grocery service by January... Read More
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is preparing to market nine school sites, complete with planning permission, in order to raise money for its capital programme. Most of the schools are due to become redundant this summer when pupils and staff relocate to new... Read More
The results of the Deloitte 2013 Q1 Survey have been released and they show a steep drop in uncertainty, as well as rising optimism among UK corporations. Launched in 2007, the quarterly survey gathers data from a panel made up of over 300 CFOs, mainly from... Read More
Poundland has begun an audacious price-war by charging consumers just 97p in locations where arch rivals including 99p Stores have opened up. Jim McCarthy, Poundland chief executive said the price drop is part of the retailer’s “competitor... Read More
The results of a survey conducted by De Montfort University indicate that UK commercial property investors may be facing a £92 billion funding gap. About half of the £198 billion in bank loans may be "unrefinanceable on terms available in today's... Read More
Nearly one in five shops in Wales now stands vacant following a disappointing spring for retailers as many shoppers escaped the cold weather by staying at home. The latest data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC)/Springboard Retail Footfall... Read More
