New industrial development available in Crawley’s Manor Royal
Urban Crawley is a brand new, industrial / warehouse development capable of delivering either a single unit or a three-unit scheme up to 63,208 sq ft. Wrenbridge as developer and Fiera Real Estate as funding partner are excited to be delivering another industrial warehouse development on Crompton Way in Manor Royal, Crawley. The scheme is […]
Crawley business is the second fastest growing in the UK
Manor Royal based Balfe’s Bikes, a specialist cycling retail and maintenance company takes second position in Growth Index 2024, the annual ranking of the 100 fastest-growing companies in UK. Balfe’s Bikes is second placed overall, and the fastest growing company in retail, the sector best represented in Growth Index 2024; a surprise, given that consumer […]
£20 million scheme to restore Brighton’s Hippodrome approved
Plans to transform Brighton’s historic Hippodrome and Hippodrome House into a mixed-use development have been given planning permission by the council. The redevelopment of the dilapidated Grade II listed building includes a performance space, hotel, shop and bar. The approved application will restore and bring the Hippodrome’s auditorium back into use as a flexible performance […]
‘Refurbish it and they will come’ – a property experts view of the current market
Over the past 12 months, Gatwick agents have witnessed an office market revival in Crawley, with around 200,000 sq ft of office space leased up – the best office take-up since the 60,000 sq ft lows of 2021. But who has been active in the market and why are occupiers choosing Crawley as a place […]
Views sought on first phase of Crawley town centre regeneration scheme
Four weeks of initial public consultation on draft proposals to deliver major improvements around Crawley bus station and its adjoining streets has begun. Phase one of the Station Gateway regeneration scheme will include transformation of the public spaces on The Martlets, Haslett Avenue West and Friary Way, with traffic flow changes for buses to create […]
‘Manifesto for Retail’ launched after challenging 2023
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has launched a ‘Manifesto for Retail’ after a challenging 2023. The manifesto lays out the vision for a “better retail future” with a net zero, digitally transformed industry with higher skilled, better paid jobs and an improved shopper experience. The trade association said three major fixes were needed to carry […]
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The Body Shop becomes first global beauty brand to receive 100% vegan certification
Sussex success story, The Body Shop, has become the first global beauty brand to achieve 100% vegan product formulations across all lines. The beauty retailer has had its ranges – skincare, body care, haircare, makeup and fragrance – certified by The Vegan Society as 100% vegan just two years after it set itself the target. […]
Retail sector set for ‘challenging’ 2024, says industry body
Shoppers and retailers are set for a “challenging” year ahead, according to a leading trade body. The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that higher living costs will continue to squeeze household budgets. Its boss pointed out that firms will also face higher business rates as well as potential disruption to shipments via the Red […]
IKEA buys Brighton shopping centre, its second in the UK
IKEA UK’s parent company has bought its second UK shopping centre, in Brighton, for an estimated £145m as part of efforts to bring its furniture stores into city centres. Ingka Centres, part of the Ingka Group, has acquired the freehold of Brighton’s main shopping centre, Churchill Square. With the acquisition complete, IKEA UK, also part […]