Dishing up dessert success in Chinatown London, Shaftesbury has announced three exciting new dessert signings to add to the line-up, expected to open this summer. The additions will continue to bolster dessert demand within the destination whilst complementing the current dining offering. 

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has announced the signing of luxury chocolatier and cocoa grower, Hotel Chocolat. 

As an evolution of our Aver Insights reports, in which we share our thoughts on some of the most interesting and innovative ideas, events and experiences in the industry, we held our first Insight Seminar last night at our offices at WeWork Holborn.

Seven Dials has officially announced the next installation for its community initiative, The Artist’s Artist Project, which sees an ongoing series of public artworks exhibited in the unique West End destination, before being donated to selected charity partners.

Committed to offering a breadth of choice in Chinatown London, Shaftesbury is pleased to welcome the latest new openings to the destination: Korean food and culture hub, Oseyo, and Cantonese steamed bun concept, Bun House.

LabTech, owners of Camden Market, have today announced the signing of Baba G’s, Indian inspired burger brand, marking their first dine-in restaurant concept in the Market’s North Yard. 

Nappa Dori, the Indian luxury leather goods brand, has officially opened its doors in London’s West End village of Seven Dials. Located at 15 Monmouth Street, the two-storey, 1400 sq ft boutique marks the first European venture for the brand.

Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, are celebrating the success of ‘Summer in the City’, an event that took place on 4 May at Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough.

Sloane Stanley has today announced the opening of premium urban lifestyle cycling store, Velorution, at 325 King’s Road. Specialising in urban, electric and folding bikes with stylish apparel and accessories, this is the fifth Velorution store in London. 

CBRE Global Investors has announced that experimental dessert bar, Whisk, has chosen Angel Central for their first central London pop-up. The brand will take the 2,100 sq ft first floor unit adjacent to Vue, running from May 14thto August 3rd.  

centre:mk have announced that, Trailfinders, the UK’s number one tour operator has signed for a 2,045 sq ft unit within the shopping centre, joining Virgin Holidays, which recently opened its 1,700 sq fthalf-million-pound flagship v-room in November.

Artisan viennoiserie specialists, Pophams Bakery, is set to launch its second-ever site at 205 Richmond Road in Hackney, neighbouring London Fields. The 1,710 sq ft ground floor unit has been secured by leading specialist UK property agency, Shelley Sandzer, on behalf of the brand. 

As the UK festival season prepares to get underway, analysis by CACI, the leading marketing technology and location planning specialist, has revealed the positive impact of major annual events on consumer behaviour. 

Warrington & Co. has announced New World Trading Company’s The Botanist is to open a new regional flagship at Time Square, its £142 million mixed-use destination, for which Muse Developments is the development manager. 

For one night only, Silverburn, Glasgow’s leading retail and leisure destination, brought the magic of the circus alive at its ‘Shopping Affair’ event. 

Sloane Stanley has today announced the opening of a brand-new plant-based pizza concept, Humble Pizza, at 342 King’s Road, in the heart of Chelsea

BEER + BURGER STORE has announced the opening of its fourth venue at The O2, the world’s most popular music and entertainment destination this month. 

CBRE Global Investors has announced that longstanding Angel Central tenant, Vue Cinemas, has extended their lease. In addition, CBRE Global Investors has grown the ownership with the acquisition of 14 Upper Street for £2.2m, this follows their acquisition of 19 Upper Street in August 2016 for £4.5m.

Dan Davies, Co Founder and Director at Metis

This article first appeared on Propel’s Friday opinion on March 29

Joint owners of centre:mk, Hermes Investment Managementand AustralianSuper, have announced that international fashion retailer, Primark, has officially opened its highly anticipated 75,000 sq ft store within centre:mk.