Shaftesbury has announced that Chinatown London will be transformed into an open air food destination as part of the #LoveChinatown campaign to support tenants, celebrate diversity, and safely welcome people back to Chinatown.

Grosvenor Europe has announced that SGG Apparel, the clothing line inspired by football legend Steven Gerrard, has launched its first ever bricks-and-mortar retail offering at Liverpool ONE.

Hammerson has announced that Haidilao, China’s largest hot pot restaurant chain, has selected Bullring for its first site in the UK outside of London.

World-leading beauty brand M·A·C Cosmetics has officially launched its 2,654 sq ft retail space at Liverpool ONE, serving as the brand’s new flagship location in the city.

Sloane Stanley announces The Sustainable Pop-Up, has today launched at 320 King’s Road, within Chelsea’s iconic shopping destination; whilst sustainable clothing and lifestyle brand, Vilshenko, have upsized to a 1,298 sq ft unit at 336 King’s Road.

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’.