Bompas & Parr, the leading experts in multi-sensory experience design, have unveiled their latest creation, Once Upon a Time in Birmingham, in Hammerson’s flagship destination Bullring & Grand Central, just in time for Christmas.

CBRE Global Investors has today announced that specialist London-based operator Frame has opened its 5,200 sq ft fitness studio at Angel Central, Islington.

Launching in time for the festive season, AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners announce the opening of popular Australian restaurant and bar concept, Butcher and the Farmer, at The O2. Marking the international debut for the Antipodean casual dining concept, the opening complements the current mix of over 30 restaurants and bars under The O2’s world-famous roof. 

A brand-new bar and community hub, Glass House, has launched on Brick Lane. The 1,000 sq ft site in Shoreditch was secured by leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, on behalf of Alex Peffly and Z He, the husband and wife team behind Bun House, Wun’s, and Pleasant Lady.

The Botanist has launched its 10,000 sq ft regional flagship at Warrington’s newest mixed-use destination, Time Square, with the national brand being the first to open its doors at the development.  

Luxury life and style brand, Kate Spade New York, has officially selected Liverpool ONE, managed by Grosvenor Europe, for the launch of the global style house’s only dedicated pop-up store in the UK.

Luxury British footwear and handbag retailer, Russell & Bromley, has officially opened its newly relocated store at 107 Long Acre, Covent Garden; taking a prime position opposite Covent Garden Tube station.  The relocation of the store remains part of the Mercers’ Company estate in central London.  

Shaftesbury has announced that Razer, the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers, will be opening their debut European store.

RPMI Railpen (Railpen) has officially welcomed three leading fashion and lifestyle retailers, Levi’s®, GAP and Neon Sheep, to Caledonia Park, which has recently unveiled its new vision as Scotland’s premier designer village.

Sloane Stanley today announces the opening of two luxury fashion pop-ups in the heart of Chelsea. London based fashion retailer, Seren, has opened their UK debut pop-up at 279 Fulham Road, while artisan lifestyle brand, An Indian Summer, has also returned to 340 King’s Road for their second pop-up this year.

ICON Outlet at The O2, the 210,000 sq ft premium urban outlet developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners are pleased to announce the signing of KickTown, the first technology-led football challenge experience of its kind. 

The St David’s Partnership has enhanced its international retail line-up with the openings of lifestyle brands Ted Baker and Skechers at one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, St David’s Cardiff.

Grosvenor Europe has announced that Jo Malone London has officially opened at Liverpool ONE, unveiling a new 1,248 sq ft custom concept space on Saturday. 

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The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s, Cardiff has today announced the opening of all-day brasserie, The Ivy Cardiff, marking The Ivy Collection’s debut restaurant in Wales.

Lend Lease Retail Partnership (LLRP), a fund managed by Lendlease, has announced that leading global athletic footwear and apparel retailer, Foot Locker, has signed for a new unit on Jubilee Walk within Touchwood shopping centre, Solihull.

Renowned Asian grab-and-go specialist, itsu and luxury dessert dining brand, Heavenly Desserts, have signed leases for new restaurants at International Quarter London (IQL), the £2.4 billion joint venture development between Lendlease and LCR in Stratford. 

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the UK debut opening of new dessert parlour, Hans & Gretel, while the North Yard marks the start to the festive season with the installation of Camden’s first ever ice rink.

Leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured the second UK site for established Singaporean snack and street food and beverage chain, Old Chang Kee. The 1,200 sq ft outlet at 56 Goodge Street in Fitzrovia is set to open this December. 

Seven Dials welcomed thousands of visitors yesterday evening, 14th November, to celebrate the atmospheric West End village’s annual Christmas lights switch on, and officially inaugurate the festive season. Both the lights and the evening’s Christmas activities were based around the theme a ‘Starry Night’, held in aid of the housing and homelessness charity Shelter.