CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has launched a data driven, objective model to help landlords and retailers agree new commercial lease terms. In recognition of the breakdown of the traditional leasing and valuation model and the opposing positions adopted in the industry as a result of coronavirus and the government’s response, CACI is championing a new, more open and balanced approach to the commercial relationship.

The global teen brand’s new location provides a welcoming customer experience featuring an omnichannel capability.

Grosvenor Europe has today announced the opening of premium British sportswear pioneer, Castore, at Liverpool ONE, marking the brand’s bricks and mortar debut outside of London.

As lockdown lifts and life in London begins to return to normal, many of the F&B operators at Lendlease’s Elephant Park are continuing to help provide relief and support to their local community.

CBRE Global Investors has today announced the significant completion of a key milestone, the raising of the angel wing sculpture, as part of the centre’s £16m refurbishment plans at Angel.

The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and retail venue has today announced the signing of global sports and entertainment company, TOCA Social, for a 30,000 sq ft site which will host the world’s first interactive football and entertainment venue.

CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has unveiled its latest report, unlocking key insights into the ‘new consumer reality’, and how it will impact destinations, landlords, brands and operators through the rest of 2020 and beyond.

Shaftesbury has officially announced that KERB’s Seven Dials Market will be one of the first of London’s major food halls to re-open its doors on Friday 7th August.

Leading management and technology specialist for parking and visitor insight, GroupNexus, has identified that during the first week in July, motorway service station visits have now surpassed pre lockdown figures from the same period four months ago, showing an increase of 4.46%, whilst dwell time has decreased by 14% to 30mins, compared to pre-pandemic.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has today revealed a series of striking art installations throughout The Yards to mark the launch of a new campaign, The Yards & The Bees, to welcome back visitors to Covent Garden.

Alex McCulloch, Director at CACI: “It is clear we are in a period of enormous upheaval, which if left unchecked will continue to amplify and accelerate change. There are three areas the government can help reinvigorate the high street…”

The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, has announced the launch of a new initiative, ‘Made in Wales’, supporting local retail businesses and entrepreneurs with the opportunity to win a store and six-month lease, within the UK’s premier retail and leisure destination.

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the debut opening of Canna Power, the market’s first high-quality CBD (Cannabidiol) wholesaler, and The Indian Alley, the market’s latest modern Indian restaurant. Both operators are the first to launch in Camden Market post lockdown, within Stables Market.

Leading international software company Infor has extended its presence at Farnborough Aerospace Centre contemporary office community after agreeing a 12-year extension on 24,620 sq ft of space at the fully refurbished Ascent 1 building.

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced Camden Market is set to host the UK’s first public live series of music events since the lockdown, with eight ticketed, free open-air weekend performances commencing from Saturday 25 July - 16 August, under the banner ‘Camden Unlocked’.

This weekend, LabTech, owner of Camden Market, welcomed Londoners to the bright pink rooftop of the capital’s first eco-led development at Buck Street Market. Spanning 500 sq ft the Insta-worthy millennial pink terrace, is now complete with bright pink AstroTurf, recycled pink pallet furniture, and a big LED screen, displaying the bold caption: #Pink to make you think!

Shelley Sandzer, the leading specialist leisure property agency, and Gerald Edelman, one of the leading mid-market business advisory and professional services firms in the UK, have announced the creation of a new business, Shelley Sandzer Corporate Finance (SSCF). The venture will bring together the companies’ respective expertise in property and finance to provide F&B operators with a full spectrum of services to help maximise their growth.

LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced its eco-led sister development Buck Street Market will officially reopen for business on July 15. Kick starting eco-friendly trading in Camden will be 80% of Buck Street’s traders, followed by its rooftop restaurants, Ethika, Spirited Craft Drinks and the first floor intimate fine-dining concept Wildflower, opening on July 18.

centre:mk has announced that Dune London, the footwear and accessories brand, launched its latest store and first to open post-lockdown, at 31 Silbury Arcade. As one of the UK’s top 10 shopping centres, centre:mk welcomes the footwear retailer alongside over 120 stores that have now reopened since 15 June, including John Lewis.