Moleskine tunnels its way in St James Quarter with sole signing outside of London
St James Quarter has announced that premium stationery retailer, Moleskine, is set to join the destination in the coming months, marking the brand’s only location outside of London, and its Scottish debut.
With open arms: Shaftesbury Capital welcomes relaunched pub to Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that beloved gastropub, The Shaston Arms, has officially relaunched within the Soho neighbourhood, under a new, independent management team.
Reaching new heights: Gloucester Quays signs 14,000 sq ft Clip ‘n Climb location
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Clip ‘n Climb, the pre-eminent family friendly climbing attraction, will be opening its latest all-action venue at Gloucester Quays next year. The new 14,000 sq ft anchor located on the upper deck will further showcase the vibrant line-up at the destination and strengthen its mix of retail and leisure.
SushiDog to open first site outside of London
SushiDog is opening at Bullring Birmingham in January 2026, bringing its famous customisable grab-and-go sushi to the Midlands for the very first time.
Mountain Warehouse opens upsized store as Caledonia Park marks its strongest year yet
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has reported that Mountain Warehouse has opened its upsized location at Caledonia Park, the premium designer outlet village in Scotland. This comes off the back of a strong year for the destination, with year-to-date sales up 11% compared to 2024, and a raft of significant renewals.
Liverpool ONE feeds demand for F&B independents with trio of new brands
Landsec has announced 13,600 sq ft of new F&B additions to Liverpool ONE, as four independent operators sign at the leading retail and entertainment destination. Brewski, Jerk Junction and Iced are new to Liverpool, while local brand Madre is opening a brand-new sister venue in Liverpool ONE.
Wax London opens up first retail store outside of London
Wax London, the contemporary British menswear brand, has opened its first store outside of the capital, launching within the historic Victoria Quarter in Leeds. The new 2,392 sq ft space sits alongside British heritage names including Barbour and Mulberry.
Ben Sherman leads wave of menswear signings at Gloucester Quays to take centre to 95% occupancy
Peel Retail & Leisure has confirmed 8,000 sq ft of new menswear and gifting brands at Gloucester Quays, including the signings of a new Ben Sherman store, Label Yard and Menkind and the relocation and upsize of Crew Clothing. The completion of these lettings means Gloucester Quays is now 95% let or under offer.
Merry Hill opens 33,800 sq ft trio of brands at retail park
Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed a trio of openings at its retail park, introducing 33,800 sq ft of new space as part of a comprehensive refurbishment of the now fully-let and trading site. B&Q has opened its latest store alongside Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds, adding to the destination’s already diverse retail mix.
Nine openings including two UK debuts on the horizon for Shaftesbury Capital’s Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced a flurry of leasing activity across its Carnaby Street and Soho portfolio, with the arrival of three brands in September and a further six new openings before Christmas, including two UK debuts.
RED Construction group reports £170m turnover and senior leadership appointments, as the business continues to achieve sustainable profit
RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced its results for the 2025 financial year. Reporting a turnover of £170.8m, the company continues to achieve sustainable profit, with the near 50% turnover increase year-on-year supported by higher pre-tax profit margin.
St James Quarter celebrates Curated Makers’ Edinburgh debut
St James Quarter has welcomed the arrival of Curated Makers, an award-winning retail concept that champions independent makers and small businesses. The 1,300 sq ft pop-up has joined Level 3’s line-up of aspirational brands and is open to visitors throughout the golden quarter.
Braehead secures Superpark, the global leisure brand, for its UK debut
SGS UK Retail has announced that SuperPark, the global indoor leisure and recreation concept, is to make its UK debut at Braehead Shopping Centre, Scotland’s premium retail and leisure destination. SuperPark will open a 30,000 sq ft space early next year, adding a significant new experience-led anchor to further diversify the centre’s offer and appeal to consumers.
Redical and HUB to return to The Liberty with a second exhibition on plans to evolve the centre
Redical, owner of The Liberty Romford, and its development partner, HUB, are to hold a second public consultation exhibition on proposals to evolve the centre, with the team returning to the mall on the 14th and 17th October.
Merry Hill introduces sparkling upsize for Goldsmiths
Merry Hill has announced the latest in a series of upsizes, with British jewellers Goldsmiths unveiling a significantly larger unit at the top 10 super regional centre.
Three new café and bakery brands join Covent Garden in latest wave of F&B signings
Shaftesbury Capital has announced a trio of high-profile bakeries and cafés will be joining Covent Garden, reinforcing its reputation as one of London’s leading F&B destinations. New arrivals include Copain for its first UK location, a debut London bricks-and-mortar store for Oliphant & Pomeroy, as well as Hagen, each bringing distinct, high-quality concepts to the neighbourhood.
Redical’s The Liberty Romford says aloha to Moana Poke Bowl for second London location
Redical, the real estate owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced that grab-and-go concept, Moana Poke Bowl, has opened its second London location at the destination. This latest signing affirms The Liberty Romford’s position as a desirable destination for brands looking to expand across the capital, having ranked first out of 13 London satellite shopping centres by total retail spend.
Sealing the deal: Victoria Leeds to welcome Wax London for first location outside the capital
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that London-based menswear retailer, Wax London, has signed to open its first store outside of London at Victoria Leeds.
Plushie takeover: Kenji signs at Metrocentre for first North East store
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that East-Asian inspired lifestyle brand KENJI will make its regional debut at Metrocentre in March 2026, bringing its playful fusion of culture, design, and lifestyle to Lower Green Mall.
Maki & Ramen signs at Metrocentre, making The Qube fully let
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Maki & Ramen has signed at Metrocentre. This new addition makes The Qube – the centre’s prime hospitality hub – fully let, as Metrocentre continues to experience positive growth across its F&B and leisure sales this year.