Tag: leisure



Leisure Sector to be Unscathed by Brexit Predicts Colliers

5 celebrity owned hotels
Posted on 28 June, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

The Brexit has caused mass panic across the UK economy, with many experts fearing the worst in major sectors. However, the leisure sector is being seen in a different light, with predictions of increased interest as time moves on. Colliers... Read More

Online Shopping Not Fazing Shopper’s Support of Town Centres

Uk high street takes biggest hit in April since 2008
Posted on 17 June, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

Despite online shopping dominating the retail market, the majority of shoppers still favour town centres, new research has revealed. The survey of 2,000 UK shoppers, conducted by Bracknell Regeneration Partnership, 50:50 joint venture partnership... Read More

Tech Dominates April Retail Sales

Tech dominates April retail sales
Posted on 1 June, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Economy

New figures from Hammerson’s Retail Tracker, HART, have revealed that technology sales across UK shopping centres had an overall 0.4% uplift in sales in April. It outperformed BRC’s latest figures which saw like-for-like sales down -0.9% for the... Read More

£11m Prime Derby HQ Office Acquired by Praxis

£11m Prime Derby HQ Office Acquired by Praxis
Posted on 4 March, 2016 by Chris Grigorovsky under Business News, Commercial Sales and Lets, Industry News

Commercial property investors, Praxis, has announced the completion of its £11m acquisition of 142,231 sq ft office building at Pride Park in Derby. Former home of internet bank, Egg, the prime headquarters office building was acquired from Helix... Read More

Prediction – The Steady Rise of UK Hotels in 2016 [Infographic]

Prediction - the steady rise of UK hotels in 2016
Posted on 16 December, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Economy, Industry News

The hotel industry is one of the biggest within the leisure sector. Everyone snaps up the chance to get away from every day life and bask in the tranquility of a holiday. Travelling abroad is what many UK holidaymakers eagerly anticipate when summer makes... Read More

Last Orders: Are UK Pubs on the Decline?

Last orders are pubs on the decline?
Posted on 25 November, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Economy, Industry News, Misc

British pubs have been at the heart of the social scene for decades, with thousands of loyal patrons across the nation flocking to their local public houses for a good night out with friends and family. However, the landscape has seen a dramatic change over... Read More

Significant Milton Keynes Development Given Go-Ahead

Significant Milton Keynes Development Given Go-Ahead
Posted on 5 September, 2015 by Chris Grigorovsky under Commercial Developments, Economy

The highly anticipated redevelopment plans for intu Milton Keynes have been granted, which will create a strong economic boost for the area going forward. Deemed one of the most significant retail and leisure developments in Central Milton Keynes in... Read More

Pub Chain Praised For Coaching Yard Scheme

Photograph of the Quayside at Newcastle/Gateshead taken at night time.
Posted on 11 December, 2014 by Cliff Goodwin under Business News

A pub and leisure group which pumped more than a million pounds into rejuvenating Newcastle Quayside has unveiled a new scheme to transform an historic corner of the city. The family-owned Ladhar Group's investment in the Quayside involved the opening... Read More

Berlin Shopping Centre aims to make a splash with Unique Leisure Offer

Posted on 23 May, 2014 by Kirsten Kennedy under Top Properties

In the UK, a growing number of developers and shopping centre owners have begun to recognise the benefits of offering a fully rounded consumer experience as a means of increasing footfall and dwell times. Yet while this generally involves adding aspects to an... Read More

Get in the Festive Spirit at Manchester Christmas Markets

Posted on 20 December, 2013 by Neil Bird under Business News

This weekend provides the last opportunity for shoppers to catch Manchester’s world famous Christmas Markets.  Now in its 15th year, the annual array of over 300 stalls has become a hugely popular destination that has put the city firmly on the festive... Read More