A high number of retailers were forced to enter administration during the recession thanks to a combination of low consumer spending and a lack of willingness by banks to lend. While many simply faded from the high street permanently, La Senza being just one... Read More
In the battle of the department stores John Lewis has been the undisputed champion for some time now, even managing to achieve record sales in the midst of a recession. By contrast, chains such as Debenhams have struggled to win over cautious consumers, with... Read More
In recent years the pub industry in the UK has struggled greatly, with a number of local businesses forced to close thanks to falling profits. Groups such as the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have largely blamed this phenomenon on the government, claiming... Read More
Supermarket giant Tesco has largely dominated the retail industry for a number of years, with its range of groceries, clothing and electronics earning it the top spot in the UK’s supermarket rivalry. Now, it has revealed that it will unveil a new device on... Read More
The battle to save Britain’s ailing high streets rages on, with a number of proposals being put forward to challenge recommendations laid out in Mary Portas’ review. However, some high streets appear to be faring better than others, with consumers... Read More
The Government announced plans recently for all businesses across the UK to auto enrol their employees into a workplace pension scheme. But for some small and medium enterprises (SMEs) the set-up costs could cripple them. The set-up costs for a small... Read More
Luxury brands have returned with a vengeance following several tough years of recession, with brands such as Burberry and Mulberry recovering admirably from strings of profit warnings announced only last year. This has led many fashion houses to eye their... Read More
When interest rates started to rise this spring, some analysts feared that commercial property values would either slow their rise or even start to fall. It appears that some of these fears are starting to be realised. Green Street Advisors released... Read More
During the recession, donations to charity plummeted as consumers attempted to save money and spend only on essentials. While donation rates are now increasing again, however, new research has shown that consumers believe retailers should be doing more to... Read More
With the construction industry going from strength to strength in the UK, businesses are being given opportunities to expand and improve their premises on a scale not seen since before the recession hit in 2008. However, in a survey conducted by the... Read More
