Independently run and franchised petrol stations have struggled in recent years due to the competitive prices offered by supermarket filling stations. This is because of the consumer need to stick to a budget has driven regular customers to facilities in... Read More
Fashion retailers have enjoyed a profitable relationship with celebrities for quite some time now, whether this involves launching named collections or simply gaining press attention when a celebrity chooses to wear one of their pieces. This trend has... Read More
A landmark building in Sheffield, which was once a flagship hotel, is up for sale offering a dramatic change of fortunes for the derelict site. The Hallam Tower building, situated in the Fulwood area of the city, is at the centre of a high-profile launch... Read More
Supermarket giant Waitrose has cut almost 100 jobs in a shakeup of its retail division designed to place significant importance on customer service and adapt to multichannel retailing. The restructure will see 13 job cuts, with 75 employees... Read More
UK's commercial sectors showed total returns of 1.1 per cent, according to CBRE's latest index. Capital values are continuing to grow, and increased by 0.5 per cent over the same period. As a result, the capital growth value increased by 0.1 per cent over the... Read More
The tourism industry has enjoyed a significant bounce-back since the recession, with the Olympics last year encouraging international visitors to see the sights in the UK. In turn, this has led to a boom in hotel developments, with a number of different... Read More
In the past few years online shopping has become increasingly popular, with an increase in apps for smartphones and tablets contributing to a boom recently. However, experts forecast that this popularity is only set to grow, with the latest research from... Read More
The summer of sport last year had a hugely positive impact on the retail industry, with the aura of excitement and an influx of international visitors lifting consumer confidence and allowing the retail industry to take early steps towards recovery. One year... Read More
Nurseries are usually the place you will look to leave your child if you have work or have other commitments. There are alternatives such as a child minder or family and friends. But nurseries seems to be the choice for many families as they can drop their... Read More
The head of global research at CBRE says that the yields from New Zealand commercial property are among the highest on the planet. Nick Axford said recently that Auckland office buildings are 7.73 per cent, while Tokyo are approximately 3.5 per cent. Hong... Read More
