The broker who says small firms have to come up with big solutions January 3, 2011 The conventional wisdom is that it is next to impossible for small firms to raise cash, but Phil Adams, chief executive at independent investment broker Altium, says that the picture is more complicated than that. “It is pretty straightforward to raise cash if you are a well-run high-growth firm expanding by around 15 per cent [...]
Supergroup sales in lift from abroad November 10, 2010 SUPERGROUP yesterday said it had opened a record number of stores abroad in the last quarter – as sales surged by 68.4 per cent. The company, which is behind the Superdry label, saw sales jump to £57.5m in the three months to 31 October. Supergroup opened a record 14 franchise stores overseas in the quarter, [...]
MYSTERY OVER £140M FLAT IN ONE HYDE PARK January 19, 2011 There was at least one hot topic of conversation at yesterday lunch-time’s launch of One Hyde Park, the world’s most expensive apartments, and that was the identity of the buyers of the three Penthouse flats, the most expensive of which sold for £140m. Around 350 guests, including Simon Cowell, Arcadia boss Philip Green and Formula [...]
MYSTERY OVER £140M FLAT IN ONE HYDE PARK January 19, 2011 There was at least one hot topic of conversation at yesterday lunch-time’s launch of One Hyde Park, the world’s most expensive apartments, and that was the identity of the buyers of the three Penthouse flats, the most expensive of which sold for £140m. Around 350 guests, including Simon Cowell, Arcadia boss Philip Green and Formula [...]
Bellway sales hit by government cuts October 19, 2010 Housebuilder Bellway reported full year results in line with expectations with uncertainty around the government’s spending review hitting sales. “Sales in the early part of what is traditionally an active autumn selling period have picked up, albeit only slightly, following the usual summer lull,” chairman Howard Dawe said. “It seems that potential homebuyers are awaiting [...]
Factory boost for America’s slow recovery December 15, 2010 BROAD based rises in consumer prices and manufacturing were warmly received in the US yesterday, following the Federal Reserve’s final meeting of the year on Tuesday. Positive industrial production figures offer hope for the American economy as it stutters towards recovery. Overall production rose 0.4 per cent in November, despite a huge drop in automobile [...]
Inflation rises to six-month high December 14, 2010 Consumer price inflation rose unexpectedly to a six-month high of 3.3 per cent in November, driven by rises in the cost of food and clothing, according to the Office for National Statistics. The figures will disappoint Bank of England policymakers who are concerned that rising commodity prices may aggravate the impact of a rise in [...]
Inflation rises to six-month high December 14, 2010 Consumer price inflation rose unexpectedly to a six-month high of 3.3 per cent in November, driven by rises in the cost of food and clothing, according to the Office for National Statistics. The figures will disappoint Bank of England policymakers who are concerned that rising commodity prices may aggravate the impact of a rise in [...]
FOCUS ON: BRIGHTON AND HOVE, EAST SUSSEX November 11, 2010 ONE BRIGHTON, NEW ENGLAND ST Price: £280,000 There is one two-bed apartment still for sale in this zero-carbon development in the heart of Brighton. The development has roof-top gardens and allotments. The apartment comes with a fully-fitted kitchen and bathroom while the master bedroom has an en suite. Contact: Fox and Sons on 01273 777000, [...]
The rise of 3D January 9, 2011 STEVE DINNEEN REVIEWS THE MAJOR TRENDS THAT DOMINATED THE AGENDA AT THE CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW THE technology world will remember 2011 as the year that 3D went mainstream. Every major electronics manufacturer made 3D the centre of their displays and its presence was ubiquitous throughout the show. Sony predicted 3D will become as accepted as [...]