Shaftesbury Capital unveils ¡Frida Icónica! mural collaboration with Tate Modern
Shaftesbury Capital has announced the launch of ¡Frida Icónica! on Carnaby Street, a landmark anamorphic mural created in collaboration with Tate Modern's highly anticipated exhibition, Frida: The Making of an Icon. The installation brings Frida Kahlo's extraordinary world of colour, queer identity and Mexican heritage to the heart of Soho, while reflecting Shaftesbury Capital's ongoing commitment to celebrating the area's rich cultural history and distinctive character.
Superdry & Co launches first UK outlet store at Caledonia Park
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that Superdry has launched the first Superdry & Co outlet store in the UK at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer outlet village.
A matcha made in heaven: The Crescent completes at Metrocentre with local hit Café Filto as anchor
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that the extensive refurbishment works for The Crescent at Metrocentre have completed, with local favourite, Café Filto, set to anchor the central kiosk space at the heart of the scheme.
Power of three: POP MART, LEGO, and Crew Clothing bolster Meadowhall’s retail mix
Meadowhall has announced the signing of a regional debut for popular designer toy store, Pop Mart, in tandem with standout openings for LEGO and Crew Clothing. The addition of this trio of household names reinforces Meadowhall’s position as the most dominant super regional mall in the UK.
Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix to join centre:mk for regional debut
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that leading F&B brands Fluffy Fluffy and Chopstix have signed to join the scheme, marking two regional debuts.
Brabners opens office at Railpen’s newly launched 4 Coleman Street
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that Brabners has opened an office space at 4 Coleman Street, one of the most compelling office redevelopments in the heart of London. The new space amplifies the leading UK independent law firm’s national reach, supporting its collaborative, flexible, and innovative ways of working.
Macron signs ahead of Summer of Sport at Gloucester Quays
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Macron, the premium Italian sportswear brand, has signed at Gloucester Quays ahead of the destination’s Summer of Sport activation.
Lindt hits the sweet spot at centre:mk
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that Lindt, the Swiss chocolatier, has signed to open its latest concept store in the heart of Milton Keynes.
From New York to Tokyo to London: Buvette lands in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Buvette, a New York-originated dining concept by chef Jody Williams, has opened in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, at 2 Neal’s Yard. Buvette joins a stellar line-up of restaurants, bringing internationally recognised culinary excellence to one of London’s leading dining destinations.
Suite Spot: Style Suite AI concept debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Style Suite, a brand-new personal shopper tool, has launched its debut physical location at the centre, creating a new milestone in AI-driven personalisation within physical retail environments.
Suite spot: Style Suite AI concept debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that Style Suite, a brand-new personal shopper tool, has launched its debut physical location at the centre, creating a new milestone in AI-driven personalisation within physical retail environments.
Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear open regional debuts at Meadowhall
Meadowhall has announced that leading Inditex brands Stradivarius and Pull&Bear have launched neighbouring stores at the scheme, as firsts in Yorkshire. The two openings take Inditex’s presence at the destination to more than 70,000 sq ft, including the latest Zara and Bershka concepts, reinforcing Meadowhall’s position as a prime retail hub.
New sushi concept Saltwater to debut in Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saltwater, a new premium takeaway sushi concept, has signed for its debut location at 3 – 4 Berwick Street, Soho, joining one of London’s most established culinary destinations.
CACI unveils the changing consumer habits that will determine the future of last mile delivery
CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, has unveiled the changing consumer habits that will have a lasting impact on last-mile delivery patterns across the UK. Drawing on its latest Voice of the Nation survey, the analysis highlights how demographic, lifestyle, and behavioural differences are driving demand for more flexible, cost-effective delivery models.
Kookaï and K-Way Bolster Carnaby Street’s Fashion Mix
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Australian womenswear brand Kookaï and French outerwear retailer K-Way have opened on Carnaby Street in Soho, strengthening the destination’s established fashion offer.
Muse Brasserie brings a taste of France to Gloucester Quays
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Muse Brasserie, the French fusion restaurant making its mark on the South West, has opened at Gloucester Quays, signifying its city debut and reinforcing the outlet’s quality F&B offer.
Viral favourites and coffee hotspots: five new F&B brands to join Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new hospitality brands are set to join the Covent Garden neighbourhood and enhance the culinary line-up, including a debut for Carmy’s, and a second location for viral coffee brand, Frothee.
Carnaby Street set to welcome Eme Studios set for UK debut
Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of streetwear brand Eme Studios, set to open at 57 Carnaby Street. The arrival will mark the brand’s UK debut and its first permanent store outside of Spain.
From Seoul to SouthGate: K-Beauty giant signs for regional debut with new Bath store
British Land has announced that Korean beauty specialist, PURESEOUL, has signed for a new store at SouthGate Bath, a first for the brand in the South West. The leading retail-led destination in the city is asset, development, and property managed by British Land, as part of a JV with Aviva Investors.
Latest scoop: Ben & Jerry’s opens UK’s first mall kiosk at Merry Hill
Merry Hill has announced the opening of Ben & Jerry’s first mall kiosk concept in the UK, highlighting the top 10 UK super-regional centre’s continued desire for debut concepts, under new Redical ownership.