Shelley Sandzer launches leasing guide to help the industry rebuild
Shelley Sandzer, the leading specialist leisure property agency, has published a ten-point guide to help landlords and operators negotiate ‘win-win’ leases following the turmoil created by coronavirus across the hospitality sector.
A'stone'ishing new showroom from Mandarin Stone opens on the Fulham Road
Joining the Sloane Stanley estate, stylish tile retailer, Mandarin Stone, has now launched its 1,233 sq ft showroom space at 255 Fulham Road, in the hub of Chelsea’s design quarter.
Liverpool ONE teams with Sipsmith & Camden Town Brewery for bespoke 'The Chavasse Project' installation
Liverpool ONE’s latest initiative to propel post-lockdown visitation is a new bespoke bar concept, ‘The Chavasse Project’, launched in association with Sipsmith Gin and Camden Town Brewery.
Curzon to headline entertainment at Camden Market
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has signed a partnership with independent cinema group, Curzon, for a pop-up cinema that will be hosted in the market’s North Yard from 16 September for two weeks.
Seven Dials partners with Zandra Rhodes to colourfully welcome back visitors post-lockdown
Shaftesbury has today announced that its West End village, Seven Dials, has joined forces with globally renowned artist and fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes to bring a splash of colour in her signature style to the area's iconic streets.
Kin + Ilk steams into action at St. David's
The St David’s Partnership has announced the launch of a new 1,133 sq ft café at St David’s Cardiff for speciality Welsh coffee company, Kin+Ilk.
Icon Outlet welcomes Tommy Hilfiger Kids
Icon Outlet at The O2 has announced the opening of international designer brand, Tommy Hilfiger Kids. The new retailer opened its latest store this week and is the first to join the premium outlet offering at Icon Outlet since it reopened for trading on 15 June.
RED Construction to deliver Edwardian-inspired value-add development in central London for Seaforth Land
Farringdon-based construction specialist, RED Construction Group, has been appointed by Seaforth Land for the delivery of a distinctive refurbishment project at 20-23 Greville Street, adjacent to Holborn’s historic Bleeding Heart Yard in central London.
Liverpool ONE outperforms national averages with record post-lockdown figures
Liverpool ONE continues its post-lockdown momentum across retail, leisure and dining, bucking both regional and national trends. Latest performance figures shows footfall at 86% of the volumes experienced this time last year, and sales at 88%, with both figures exceeding UK averages by 7% and 10% respectively.
The O2 sizzles with launch of Hai Di Lao Hot Pot's second European site
Hai Di Lao Hot Pot, China’s biggest hot pot restaurant brand, has officially launched at The O2. The new addition joins over 30 restaurants and bars under The O2’s world famous roof. Marking Hai Di Lao Hot Pot’s second site in Europe, the new restaurant is situated on the lower level of The O2, and spans across an 8,200 sq ft space with a 2,800 sq ft mezzanine.
Two new signings for Bullring
Luxury life and style brand Kate Spade New York and global interactive fitness platform Peloton come to the destination.
Neat Burger opens second London dine-in restaurant at Camden Market
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the opening of Neat Burger, the world’s first plant-based sustainable burger chain. The brand has chosen Camden Market for only its second outlet following its debut in Mayfair.
Frenchgate to wow visitors with the UK debut of two of Ireland's hottest restaurants
The Frenchgate Partnership, owners of the Frenchgate Shopping Centre in Doncaster, has signed two Irish F&B brands for their debut sites in the UK. WOWBURGER and Elephant & Castle are taking 2,800 sq ft and 4,000 sq ft respectively. Both will open on the first floor of Frenchgate’s North Mall Gallery in the fourth quarter of 2020.
centre:mk study reveals self-care economy booms as women seek more 'me time'
According to a recent study commissioned by centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 shopping centres, 57 per cent of women now think it's important to take time out for self-care. The poll of 2000* British female adults revealed this desire for the feel good factor has led to almost half of women trying DIY beauty treatments at home.
CACI reveals the significance of workers to London's retail and F&B sectors
Following the publication of the latest British Retail Consortium/KPMG Retail Sales monitor, which reported a 3.2% increase in retail sales in July nationally, CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has provided a more detailed picture of the negative impact working from home is having on retail and F&B sales performance in London specifically.
Let's go outside: Chinatown London creates alfresco dining offer with #LoveChinatown campaign
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.
From football to fashion: Liverpool ONE presents exclusive SGG apparel pop-up
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.
Haidilao chooses Bullring for first restaurant outside London
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.
M·A·C Cosmetics launches new flagship at Liverpool ONE
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.
The Sustainable Pop-Up chooses The Kings Road, whilst Vilshenko upsizes post Covid-19
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.