Timpson boss: Retail parks ‘big problem’ for future of the high street April 14, 2024 The boss of Timpson has sounded the alarm over the impact of retail parks on Britain's high streets and said they are contributing to the demise of town centres.
Charles Tyrwhitt: Demand for quarter-zips and gilets to lift future sales April 14, 2024 Charles Tyrwhitt expects the business to grow by 20 per cent over the next year, helped by a demand for more casual attire.
Fleet Street Quarter offers a blueprint for growth April 13, 2024 An ambitious pocket of the City with 2000 years of history is redefining how urban commercial centres can work in a climate challenged world, says Lady Lucy French In the age of climate change, the question is how can London rebuild in a way that creates sustainable economic growth? The answer could already exist within [...]
Blackstone: New York asset manager splurges on luxury London West End space April 11, 2024 New York-based asset manager Blackstone has paid £230m for a 31,000 sq ft retail space on the affluent New Bond Street strip in the West-End.
UK corporate health ‘stabilises’ as Germany remains ‘most distressed market’ in Europe April 11, 2024 The findings will boost confidence that the UK's corporate sector will face fewer pressures than last year, when 25,000 firms went bust.
‘Scarcity of high-quality space’ drives activity for West End London landlord GPE April 11, 2024 One of central London’s biggest listed landlords said a “scarcity of high quality space” helped drive leasing activity in the year to the end of March.
Poundland owner Pepco brings in Vision Express boss as new chief amid ‘challenging’ environment April 11, 2024 Pepco Group, the owner of the Poundland brand in the UK, has appointed a new chief executive.
Anatomy of a snack trolley: ‘Why is there always flapjack?’ April 11, 2024 Who decides what you eat when you fly or catch a train? Amelia Tait goes in search to the answer to the big question: 'Why always flapjack?'
RedLeg Spiced Rum, Trove Vodka and Blackwoods Gin maker Distil reports profit plunge April 11, 2024 Sales between January to March fell 47 per cent year-on-year, despite an overall eight per cent rise in full-year volumes.
Ryman: Losses widen at retailer owned by former Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis April 10, 2024 Losses widened at Ryman, the stationery retailer owned by former Dragons' Den star Theo Paphitis, despite an increase in sales.