Highcross Leicester has announced the opening of beauty retailer Superdrug, signalling continued brand confidence in the destination following a flurry of new additions in recent months. Together, these openings reinforce Highcross Leicester’s appeal to leading UK brands, and its position as a prime retail destination in the region.  

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.

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. 

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.

RPMI Railpen has announced the UK’s largest sports retailer, Sports Direct, luxury mecca FLANNELS, and USC have selected Cascades Shopping Centre in Portsmouth for 50,000 sq ft of trading space due to open in spring 2020.

Grosvenor Europe has announced that ROX, the luxury jewellers, has officially opened its first boutique in the North West on Liverpool ONE Peter’s Lane.

John Lewis & Partners Cardiff, in the St David’s Shopping Centre, has launched its brand new beauty concept ‘The Beauty Society’, inviting customers to step into a world of beauty inspiration.

RPMI Railpen (Railpen) has announced a £7m investment programme for Gretna Gateway Outlet Village, transforming the destination into Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village.

Sloane Stanley has today announced that leading tile retailers, Mandarin Stone, have signed for a 1,233 sq ft showroom space at 255 Fulham Road, in the heart of Chelsea. The brand is due to open their store in January 2020, marking its second London location after Primrose Hill.