Will VAT Promotional Campaigns Backfire on Retailers?

Posted in Power & Money, Retail - Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

UK VAT now stands at 20%, after a rise of 2.5% came into place on the 4th January 2011. I think that over the last few months there had been quite a large build up of retailers advertising this as part of a promotional campaign to encourage spending before the 4th; however could this potentially [...]

Rounding up the VAT

Posted in Power & Money, Retail - Posted on Wednesday, January 5th, 2011

As you might be aware, the UK VAT from yesterday rose by 2.5% to 20% which means goods levied at the rate of VAT will now cost you slightly more. I was in currys yesterday and went to purchase a cable with a price tag of £25. At the till I was told it would [...]

Cardiff Shopping Regeneration

Posted in General - Posted on Monday, July 12th, 2010

As you’re probably aware, work has commenced to pedestrianise the St Mary’s Street shopping area in the centre of Cardiff. The road has been closed to traffic for a few years now but finally work has begun to attract retail units back to the street to create a better place to work, live, shop and [...]

Cabot Circus Shopping Centre

Posted in Lifestyle, Power & Money - Posted on Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Today I visited the Cabot Circus Shopping Centre in the city centre of Bristol and on first impression I was really impressed, not only with the architecture of the build up the variety of shops and brands that were available. Getting there from the M4 couldn’t have been easier. You follow signs from M4 for [...]

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Accommodation Crisis in Aberystwyth

Posted on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011

This isn’t new, Aberystwyth University and the town has been struggling to cope with the increased intake of students each year. Back in 2008, students were put up in hotels...

End of the World Office Mug for £77

Posted on Monday, July 18th, 2011

  With the News of the World Newspaper brand coming under fire lately it was still a shock to see Murdoch completely get rid of it. As new scandals emerge...

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