Bridget OConnell

Boxpark founder Roger Wade looks to the future as he is about to open its third retail and leisure outlet in Wembley.

Thirteen retailers, nearly one-fifth of listed companies in the sector, did not meet City expectations in the first quarter, according to the consultancy EY.

Shareholder opposition to the intu tie-up has been stoked in recent weeks by two takeover approaches for Hammerson from the French group Klépierre that the British company dismissed as “opportunistic”.

Spin off Costa, urges activist Elliott after secret share raid

Fitness club franchise has hired Clearwater International and Canaccord Genuity to launch the search for a new financial partner.

Consumer spending has fallen by the largest amount in almost six years as Britons feel the pressure on their finances.

In February 63,900 mortgages were given to home buyers, the Bank of England said, down steeply from 68,700 a year earlier.

The mother and baby retailer is reportedly hoping to reduce costs by entering a company voluntary arrangement which could lead to the closure of a third of its 143 stores…

Toys R Us will shut its final stores in just under two weeks, resulting in the loss of more than 2,000 jobs, its administrators have confirmed.

The Wall Street giant is currently constructing a new £300m site in the City, which will remain its European base. 

Shares take 16% hit as UK’s biggest carpet retailer struggles to stave off administration.