Tile retailer plans 20 new shops Topps Tiles plans to open another 20 new sites this year. The retailer has 140 shops. The…
Ex-Whitbread boss sides with tenants over £1.5bn pubs sale Former Whitbread chairman Sir Charles Tidbury has sided with tenants enraged at the company's…
De Beers and LVMH to open flagships in 12-18 months The new joint venture between De Beers and LVMH hopes to launch several flagship jewellery stores in…
Brown signals urban renewal incentives for Budget Chancellor Gordon Brown has signalled that incentives for urban renewal and inner-city development…
Laing announces £40m write-down on sale John Laing has warned the proposed sale of its construction division would wipe about £40m off…
Beazer expected to recommend £537m Persimmon offer Beazer is expected to recommend Persimmon's £537m takeover today. The deal will crate the UK's…
Nomura buys Principal Hotels Nomura International has bought the 17-strong Principal Hotels. Nomura is one of those involved in…
Nomura asks for Woolworths and Superdrug details Nomura International could make Kingfisher an offer for Woolworths and Superdrug. It has asked for…
Estate agent doubles as internet café Homes48.co.uk is hoping to turn traditional estate agents into internet cafes. It is opening estate …
Homebase puts largest outlets up for sale Homebase is putting its five largest outlets up for sale this week. B&Q could emerge as the buyer of…
