London’s first eco-market reveals trio of latest F&B signings
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced a trio of new operators will join its eco-led Buck Street Market in the lead up to its official opening in March.
Dark romance florist pops up in Camden Market for Valentine's Day
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the entry of an alternative floral pop-up activation, Dark Romance Pop Up Florist, to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Operating for the week in the lead up to Valentine’s Day, the pop-up flower cart offers individually hand-dipped black roses by the stem or bouquets on request, ideal for unorthodox romantics this year.
Shelley Sandzer secures forever home for Urban Leisure’s ‘Never for Ever’
Premium bar and restaurant group, Urban Leisure, is set to launch its latest concept in Kentish Town, North London, in March this year.
Bullring & Grand Central shine bright as Festival of Light returns to Birmingham
Hammerson’s free outdoor immersive experience, Festival of Light, recently returned to Bullring and Grand Central for a second year.
RPMI Railpen acquires nine acres with Wrenbridge in Dartford
RPMI Railpen (Railpen) has announced a significant addition to its property portfolio, with the acquisition of a new nine acre site with Wrenbridge in Dartford.
St. David's to welcome upsized Hollister Co. store
The St David’s Partnership has announced global teen retailer Hollister Co. will be relocating to an upsized space within St David’s, Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, set to open this Spring
Colette serves up European debut on Fulham Road
Sloane Stanley today announces Colette, the brand new gourmet traiteur and delicatessen, has opened its doors at 315 Fulham Road within an elegant 861 sq ft venue.
D&D London announced for the pavilion at IQL Stratford
D&D London, the world-renowned restaurant and bar group, has signed an agreement to launch its latest dining concept within the Pavilion at International Quarter London (IQL).
Strike a pose: Selfie Factory pops up at The O2
AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners have announced the opening of the UK’s first selfie-focussed experience, at The O2. The quirky, customer driven concept formally launched to the public on Saturday 1 February and is set to run for six weeks.
Seven Dials serves up duo of independent dining concepts
Shaftesbury has secured two new independent concepts, adding to the vibrant dining offer in its West End destination, Seven Dials. Vegan take-away vendor YEDA has launched its first ever location at 55 Neal Street, whilst Italian gastronomic specialist Arro Coffee is set to open at 36 Monmouth Street in early February.
Shelley Sandzer secures North West debut for Taiwanese tea brand
Taiwanese fruit tea specialist brand, YiFang, is set to launch its first-ever café in the north west, and only second outside London, in Manchester this Spring, secured by leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer.
Woking Shopping welcomes French Connection
Woking Shopping has officially welcomed globally renowned retailer, French Connection, enhancing the destination’s fashion and lifestyle offering for the new year.
Aesop joins beauty mecca of Monmouth Street in Seven Dials
Shaftesbury has announced the launch of Australian luxury skincare brand, Aesop, at 16 Monmouth Street, joining a host of other well-established beauty brands within the unique precinct of Seven Dials, in London’s West End.
Liverpool ONE helps brighten Blue Monday
Hundreds of flowers filled Liverpool ONE on Monday 20 January to inject a spot of joy on Blue Monday, widely recognised as the most depressing day of the year.
TK Maxx builds upon Queensgate success
Lendlease and Invesco Real Estate, the global real estate investment manager, have announced that popular fashion and lifestyle brand, TK Maxx will join the retail offer at Queensgate Shopping Centre in March 2020, opening formally in mid 2021. They will become the latest in a string of both international and independent brands to join the centre.
That's a wrap! Liverpool ONE celebrates Christmas success & record year
Liverpool ONE is celebrating the close of a successful festive period, with figures showing a 5% increase in sales during the period compared to 2018, defying widespread industry declines.
ICON Outlet bucks festive period trend with significant footfall and spend growth
ICON Outlet at The O2, the 210,000 sq ft premium urban outlet developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported bumper Christmas trading with like-for-like sales growing by 39% during the holiday period from 23 December – 5 January, benefiting from a 34% increase in destination footfall to The O2 (excluding customers to The O2 arena).
Upping the Andes: Elephant Park provides new home for two local restaurants
Two restaurants that share a south London heritage and an international flavour have signed contracts to open new premises at Elephant Park, the £2.3 billion regeneration project being delivered by Lendlease and Southwark Council in Central London.
Metis announces the formation of a new Residential Division
Metis Real Estate Advisors,the independent retail, leisure and investment agency business has announced the formation of a brand new Residential Division with the appointment of Ellis Hearfield as Director and Mi Zhou joins as Analyst on the team.
RPMI Railpen secures major 20 year letting for Iceland at Livingston Industrial Estate
Iceland, the leading British frozen food retailer, has officially signed for a lease of 20 years for its regional distribution centre at Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston.