The Metrocentre Partnership has started construction works on a new space for independent brands at Metrocentre, transforming a key part of the destination’s Upper Green Mall and underpinning its position as the go-to place for retail in the North East.

Angel Central, Islington’s prime retail and leisure destination, has announced that Danish lifestyle brand Søstrene Grene has opened at the centre. This opening marks the brand’s North London debut and its first UK store of 2026. 

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Clip ‘n Climb, the leading family-friendly climbing attraction, has opened its latest high-energy venue, with a 14,000 sq ft space at Gloucester Quays.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of four new retailers in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, including a London first for Scottish brand Islander, and a new London flagship for Code8 Beauty. These signings underline the destination’s appeal as a hotspot for independent boutiques and retailers, as brands look to establish and build upon their London presence.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the completion of Tellon Capital’s landmark office redevelopment, 40 Broadway, delivering 130,000 sq ft GIA of wellbeing-led Grade A office space in the heart of Westminster, of which las been let in its entirety to Formula 1.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Arôme Bakery has signed at Chinatown London, at 92 Shaftesbury Avenue, the c.900 sq ft concept joining Europe’s largest Chinatown in the spring.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Hollister has signed at Metrocentre, adding another global powerhouse brand to the leading destination for fashion retail in the North East.

Merry Hill has announced that Superdrug, the renowned British health and beauty retailer, will significantly upsize its store at the top 10 super regional centre, doubling its footprint to 16,000 sq ft, making it one of the brand’s largest stores in the UK.

Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 super regional destinations, has announced record performance for 2025, with a rise in sales of 4.3% year-on-year, while footfall surged by 5%, reinforcing the centre’s position as the flagship for the West Midlands.

Hammerson announces that lululemon is set to make its Midlands debut at Bullring, with a brand-new 5,700 sq ft store.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has signed two brands at Multistory, its 295,000 sq ft (NIA) office building in Birmingham. This follows the completion of phase one last year, which comprised the creation of 27,000 sq ft of retail and leisure space on the ground floor, with now only one unit remaining to let

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that US fashion brand, Edikted, has signed for its European standalone debut at 52-55 Carnaby Street. The store will be the brand’s first outside of the United States, as Shaftesbury Capital introduces another physical debut for a digital-native retailer, in Soho.

Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has welcomed premium fashion lifestyle brand, ALO, to the destination for its second UK location outside of the capital. 

Meadowhall has announced that global fashion group, Inditex, has signed to bring both Stradivarius and Pull&Bear to the centre. Joining the existing Bershka and Zara stores, the signings take Inditex’s footprint at Meadowhall to over 70,000 sq ft.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced exceptional trading performance at Gloucester Quays, underpinned by robust sales growth and increased footfall throughout the festive period.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Ron Dorff, the French-Swedish menswear brand, will be launching a new UK flagship store in Soho, at 32 Berwick Street.  

Redical, owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced that the UK’s favourite coffee shop, Costa Coffee, is due to launch a new outlet at the destination.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Buvette, the celebrated gastrothèque by chef Jody Williams, will open in Covent Garden’s iconic Neal’s Yard this summer. The signing reinforces Covent Garden’s status as London’s premier culinary hub for globally renowned, chef-led dining.

Momentum Build, part of The Momentum Group, the leading North West property services company, has been appointed to refurbish Xplore! Science Discovery Centre, an educational facility in North Wales owned by Wrexham University