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.
FTSE 100: London creeps into the green, Currys soars as takeover battle looks likely February 19, 2024 On the FTSE 100, Astrazeneca rose to the top of the index after its Tagrisso drug received positive clinical trial results.
‘I’m sick of the UK bashing – it’s an incredible place to start a business’ – why PrimaryBid chief Anand Sambasivan is still bullish on London May 11, 2023 The chief of fintech PrimaryBid tells Charlie Conchie why he's bullish on London's prospects despite a capital markets downturn
FTSE 100 reshuffle: Ocado and St James’s Place out, and one surprising new entrant June 6, 2024 The FTSE 100 index has lost some well-known names but gained one unexpected addition.
Go ahead given for new nine-storey hotel in London’s Square Mile June 13, 2024 Plans to build a new hotel between the Museum of London and the Barbican have been given the green light.
Newriver’s Ellandi acquisition gives boost to results as firm eyes up Capital & Regional bid August 5, 2024 London-listed Newriver REIT's acquisition of Elandi Management helped it buck the downward trend plaguing much of its sector to post a strong operational performance in its first quarter as it tries to sew up a deal for rival REIT Capital & Regional.
Former Fujitsu supplier Escher Group eyes London stock market comeback August 22, 2024 Escher Group, a former supplier to Fujitsu, the tech giant embroiled in the Post Office scandal, is reportedly planning a return to the London Stock Exchange after its delisting in 2018. The software company is working with bankers from Singer Capital Markets on a potential initial public offering (IPO) that could occur as early as [...]
Wet weather puts a dampener on footfall recovery in March April 5, 2024 The Easter bank holiday weekend was not enough to help significantly drive footfall in March, as wet British weather put another dampener on high street recovery.
Japanese retailer Muji eyes up pre-pack administration deal to keep UK stores open March 28, 2024 Japanese retailer Muji is lining up a deal to sell itself out of administration in a bid to keep its UK stores open.
Sir Paul Smith takes aim at tourist tax as foreign shoppers ditch Mayfair for Milan May 12, 2024 Fashion legend Sir Paul Smith has joined the long list of business figures frustrated by the scrapping of VAT-free shopping for international visitors.