centre:mk study reveals the rise of the flexi-wardrobe trend
According to a recent study commissioned by centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 shopping centres, 49 per cent of adults now own more ‘relaxed’ clothes than ever before.
"New" Dishoom Covent Garden coming soon
The Dishoom team are delighted to announce that they will (at long last!) be raising the curtain on the newly redesigned Dishoom Covent Garden in late autumn 2020.
Interactive children’s leisure complex opens at Silverburn
Fun Street, a two-level interactive family entertainment centre, has officially launched its debut site at Silverburn, one of Scotland’s leading retail and leisure destinations. As part of a phased opening, 75% of the 14,000 sq ft independently owned venue opened to the public on October 5.
The O2 Arena announces a return to live as Squeeze take centre stage
The O2 arena has announced it will host its first live music event for more than eight months, with British band Squeeze set to play to socially distanced fans on Saturday 5th December 2020. The arena event is a major step forward in getting the live event industry back up and running after all venues were closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Keir Starmer supports Independent businesses in Camden’s Buck Street Market
LabTech, the property investment company, has today welcomed Keir Starmer, Leader of the Labour Party and MP for Holborn and St Pancras, to meet the independent traders and businesses at Buck Street Market, the UK’s first dedicated market for the conscious consumer.
Japanese lifestyle brand Kenji launches at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Europe has announced that Japanese-inspired lifestyle brand, Kenji, has officially unveiled its new retail concept at 45 South John Street within Liverpool ONE.
Seven Dials launches pop-up incubator initiative for brands born out of lockdown
Shaftesbury has announced the launch of an all-new initiative, ‘Start Up with Seven Dials,’ an exclusive offering providing brands born from the ‘kitchen table’ during lockdown, the ultimate business incubator pop-up space to operate from in the heart of London’s West End for a limited time this Autumn.
Icon Outlet out-performs London post-lockdown
Icon Outlet has revealed its performance figures for the 12-week period post-lockdown, with sales increasing by 30% between the first week and the 12th.
Iconic toy emporium Hamleys launches at Liverpool ONE in city debut
World-renowned British toy emporium, Hamleys, has selected Liverpool ONE to launch its latest in-store retail concept at 101 Paradise Street, marking the iconic retailer’s debut in the city.
Italian Salon Patrizia Manias hair pins its debut central London site to Covent Garden
Today, the Mercers’ Company has announced that the Milan inspired hair salon, Patrizia Manias, has opened its debut central London store in Covent Garden, following its current shop in Battersea.
Up at The O2 announces new comedy event, Stand Up at The O2
Up at The O2 has today announced the launch of an all-new event series ‘Stand Up at The O2’, offering customers the chance to enjoy an exclusive comedy performance on top of the world’s number one music, entertainment and leisure venue.
Ascent 4 welcomes hospitality sector with signing of Pelican Procurement Services
The International business of Federated Hermes has officially announced the signing of leading supply chain specialist, Pelican Procurement Services, to take 10,074 sq ft at the recently refurbished Ascent 4 building at Farnborough Aerospace Centre.
CACI’s latest insight reveals a tale of two cities in the capital
Research by CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has highlighted the full extent of the disparity between central London and the rest of the capital as the UK gets to grips with the ‘rule of six’.
Liverpool ONE forges luxury future with renewal of David D Robinson
Grosvenor Europe has announced that British luxury jewellery retailer, David M Robinson (DMR), has committed to a five-year lease renewal of its boutique on South John Street at Liverpool ONE.
Cabinets of Curiosities: A virtual window display on Redchurch Street Event for Shoreditch Design Triangle by onRedchurch
This September, Cabinets of Curiosities will adorn the shopfronts of Redchurch Street. Rather than a physical display, the ‘cabinets’ will instead be graphic representations, printed on window vinyls and affixed to retail units along the street.
RED Construction appointed to bring history & heritage to life with landmark £8.1m Nightingale Lane development
Farringdon-based main contractor, RED Construction Group, has secured an £8.1m one-year contract from Joseph Edmund to deliver a 16,170 sq ft residential conversion and extension at South London’s landmark Audiology House at 45 Nightingale Lane.
New experiential 'Unit X' concept launches in Seven Dials with debut international exhibition
Shaftesbury is pleased to officially announce the highly anticipated opening of Unit X, the new experience-led concept from the internationally acclaimed Unit London gallery enterprise, within a fully refurbished permanent space in Seven Dials.
Singaporean restaurateur Ellen Chew picks Grand Central for new concept
Hammerson has announced the signing of Mrs Chew’s Chinese Kitchen, a new concept from Singaporean restaurateur Ellen Chew, at its flagship destination Grand Central.
Sweyn Forkbeard Barber Shop puts down roots in Camden Market
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the opening of Sweyn Forkbeard’s debut bricks and mortar grooming boutique. Taking two units totalling 400 sq ft, the male grooming product manufacturer and retailer has launched a its first-ever Barber Shop as part of the new shop, which will also sell Sweyn Forkbeard’s male grooming products for wet shaving and beard care at home.
JRA revitalises 18th century enclave in the City of London
John Robertson Architects (JRA) has completed the sensitive refurbishment and restoration of 1-3 and 7-8 Frederick’s Place, and 35 Old Jewry, as part of its master plan for the Mercers’ Company.