CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, and P-Three, the people-first leasing agency for retail, restaurant, and leisure destinations, have revealed three key markets that are starting to mature in London, and are set to dominate the retail sector across the UK: Beauty, Footwear, and Social Wellness.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Neil Crawford as Senior Development Manager in its property team. Neil will lead on the development of several assets in Railpen’s UK portfolio, spanning London, Cambridge, and beyond.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the signing of Søstrene Grene at Gloucester Quays. This marks the debut location for the Danish homewares and lifestyle brand in the city, strengthening Gloucester Quays’ position as a destination that bridges city centre convenience with aspirational outlet shopping.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that antiques dealer, Ed Butcher, has opened a store on 281 Kings Rd, bringing its mid-century furniture, lighting, art and curios business to this part of Chelsea for the first time.

Leading North West property services company, The Momentum Group, has marked a standout year of progress with the release of its second Annual Momentum Contribute Report.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a series of new luxury fragrance brands will be joining the Covent Garden neighbourhood later this year, including two UK debuts, a second in the portfolio, and a relocation and upsize. Byredo, MATIERE PREMIERE, Initio Parfums Privés, and Parfums de Marly will be enhancing the iconic destination, solidifying its position as a key beauty hub within the UK.

Redical has announced that Belstaff, the British menswear brand, is to make its city debut in Victoria Leeds, its premium lifestyle destination, this September. Belstaff will open a 2,259 sq ft space in the historic Victoria Quarter, and is an addition that extends the destination’s menswear offer alongside the likes of Barbour, Hawes & Curtis, and Ralph Lauren.

Meadowhall has announced a flurry of F&B and leisure deals, as seven brands invest in over 60,000 sq ft of prime space at the leading UK shopping centre . 

Redical, the real estate owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced that Gootopia, the UK’s leading slime-making attraction, has officially opened the doors. 

Hammerson has announced that Søstrene Grene is set to launch its city debut at Grand Central this summer, opening a new 3,500 sq ft store. The signing underpins Bullring & Grand Central’s continued flight to quality, with leading occupiers prioritising impactful stores in only the best locations.

Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed new F&B operator Burger & Sauce. The restaurant marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s award-winning leisure quarter, shortly following an influx of vibrant leisure and dining brands.

Hammerson has announced that Space NK has opened its regional flagship at Bullring, its largest store outside of London, spanning over 4,356 sq ft within the city centre destination.

Landsec has announced that Liverpool ONE is set to welcome international toy retailer, POP MART, to the leading retail and entertainment destination, marking the brand’s biggest UK store to date and Liverpool debut.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Spanish fashion retailer Stradivarius has opened at Metrocentre, which marks its first location in the North East.

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Lovisa has made its regional debut at the centre, reflecting growing consumer demand for jewellery brands at the destination, which is ranked by CACI’s Retail Footprint as one of the top 50 locations in the UK.

Peel Retail & Leisure is celebrating another successful summer Food Festival at the top 10 UK outlet, Gloucester Quays, with this year’s event seeing more than 50,000 people attend and showcasing over 160 stalls from local vendors.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has secured consent from Camden Council to refurbish 26 Red Lion Square, its 106,584 sq ft (NIA) speculative office development in Holborn. 

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that de Savary London, the luxury outerwear brand, will be opening its world-first pop-up store at 322 King’s Road, reinforcing the Estate’s reputation as a go-to destination for brands looking to trial physical retail.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that BIG TRAY BBQ, from the team behind local favourites Brewski and American Pie, will be joining Quayside this autumn.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that hot pot-focused concept, Yangguofu Malatang (YGF Malatang), is set to launch at Chinatown London’s 47-49 Charing Cross Road this summer, joining the neighbourhood’s extensive line-up of authentic ESEA cuisine.