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Move Commercial 10th Anniversary: a decade of transformation
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Move Commercial 10th Anniversary: a decade of transformation Ten years ago Move Commercial’s very first issue was released into the North West’s commercial property and business community. To celebrate, we take a look at how our publication, the region and the industries we cover have grown and evolved. Words by Natasha Young For … READ MORE…

Lunch debate: How will AI and automation affect North West workforces?
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Lunch debate: How will AI and automation affect North West workforces? As a growing number of North West businesses turn to machines to support their workforces, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are becoming an integral part of our professional lives. Move Commercial assembles a panel of experts to discuss the pitfalls … READ MORE…

Interview: Rob Whitehead, Improbable
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Interview: Rob Whitehead, Improbable Virtual simulation start-up Improbable made headlines globally in May when it raised $500 million (£390m) in a funding round led by Japan’s SoftBank. Move Commercial caught up with Liverpool-born co-founder and chief technology officer, Rob Whitehead to find out more about this remarkable investment which has valued … READ MORE…

Founding building: Iconic Littlewoods site set for new lease of life
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Founding building: Iconic Littlewoods site set for new lease of life As one of Liverpool’s most iconic sites gets set for a makeover, we take a look back at what makes the former Littlewoods headquarters one of the city’s founding buildings. Words by Christine TonerFew buildings in Liverpool play such a central … READ MORE…

In-store leisure: dispensable add-on or a bold leap forward?
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In-store leisure: dispensable add-on or a bold leap forward? Walk into any department store in the North West these days and you’re just as likely to find a coffee shop as you are men’s suits or the women’s perfume section. Move Commercial investigates whether this increasing clamour for in-store leisure … READ MORE…

50 years of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral: The structure’s importance, architecture and history
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50 years of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral: The structure’s importance, architecture and history This year Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral celebrates the golden jubilee of its grand opening, but the history of how the building came to be spans far more than five decades. Move Commercial explores the thinking behind the unique structure and … READ MORE…

Workspace design: Is there substance behind the style?
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Workspace design: Is there substance behind the style? Workspaces are increasingly incorporating vibrant features and comfy breakout spaces, but is there really substance behind the style? Move Commercial investigates whether fixtures and fittings have a genuine impact on staff performance, creativity and efficiency, and how employers can get it right.Words by … READ MORE…

Lunch debate: Green infrastructure – is the property industry on board?
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Lunch debate: Green infrastructure – is the property industry on board? As North West cities continue to expand at a rapid rate with increasingly ambitious commercial schemes, the issue of incorporating green space into these projects is as pertinent as ever. Move Commercial brings together a panel of experts to discuss … READ MORE…

Region of discovery: 6 key North West breakthroughs
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Region of discovery: 6 key breakthroughs in the North West Research and invention have the potential to change the world as we know it, and the North West has seen more than its fair share of ‘Eureka’ moments. From Liverpool John Moores University’s role in the discovery of new exoplanets to … READ MORE…

Effective workplace design: Technology’s role in modern environment
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Effective workplace design: Technology’s role in modern environmentAT A GLANCE • How is technology being introduced in the workplace to benefit firms and their workforces? • Are companies compromising employees’ rights by adopting more advanced workplace technology? • How are businesses adapting to technological changes in offices and what does the future hold? Technology … READ MORE…