The power of Arome: French Bakery signs for its first bricks and mortar site within the yards
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that artisan bakery, Arôme, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, for its first permanent bricks and mortar site following its successful pop-up in Soho earlier this year.
Chinatown London over the moon as it launches Netflix outdoor experience
On October 21, Shaftesbury launched an exclusive collaboration with Netflix to mark the release of brand-new animated film, Over The Moon on October 23, by unveiling a dazzling outdoor light and lantern installation throughout the streets of Chinatown London.
Liverpool’s business leaders launch campaign of support for city region
Liverpool ONE, alongside Liverpool’s business leaders have today called on everyone across the region to unite and “support local.” The call comes after Liverpool City Region was moved to tier three to help fight the pandemic.
Sky to open first retail shop in Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Europe and Sky have announced that Sky is opening its first ever bricks and mortar retail shop in Liverpool ONE on 26 October.
Debut UK concepts for world famous pastry chef enrich Camden and Buck Street Market
LabTech, owner of Camden Market and Buck Street Market, has announced that world-renowned pastry chef, Philippe Conticini, has chosen Buck Street Market for his second pâtisserie concept in the UK, as his debut site in Camden Market re-opens.
Inland Homes secures two ‘Build to Rent’ sales worth £52.8m as Kooky adds to its portfolio in High Wycombe
Inland Homes has announced two sales valued at £52.8 million to two Build to Rent (BTR) Funds at its Centre Square and Buckingham House developments in High Wycombe, demonstrating the attractiveness of the brownfield regeneration specialists’ assets within this growing market.
Brunching out: Shelley Sandzer signs Megan's in Surbiton as suburbs lead recovery
Leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, acting on behalf of a private landlord, has leased the 4,300 sq ft restaurant at 38 Victoria Road in Surbiton to Megan’s, the independent all-day eatery.
Café De Nata cooks up culinary delights at Camden Market
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced its latest signing for Camden’s high street, Café De Nata, the Portuguese tart specialists.
Mercers’ Company signs independent jewellers for Covent Garden
The Mercers’ Company has announced that independent jewellers, e&e Jewellery, has signed for a new boutique on Neal Street, set to launch late November.
CACI reveals the Covid-19 North-South divide is misleading
The latest movement of people data from CACI and its partner, Location Sciences, suggests that, contrary to the image widely portrayed, the difference in the impact of Covid-19 on consumer behaviour is increasingly based on demographics, rather than geography
Ascent Farnborough and Hale Architects secure consent for sustainable box café development
Ascent Farnborough, the contemporary office community within Farnborough Aerospace Centre, and Hale Architects have officially secured planning consent for an inventive on-site box café.
Timothy Oulton builds a realm of reconnection on the King's Road with first 'Noble Souls' showroom
Sloane Stanley are pleased to announce that British furniture and interiors company Timothy Oulton will be launching the first dedicated Noble Souls showroom at 324-326 Kings Road, further enhancing the brand’s global network in antiques and premium handcrafted furniture, which includes its recent acquisition of Sofa Workshop from DFS Limited.
Buck Street Market adds Indonesia to expanding culinary roster
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the opening of debut Indonesian concept Rendang + Rice at Buck Street Market, the UK’s first eco-conscious consumer market.
RED Construction runs London Marathon in continued support for Pancreatic Cancer UK
RED Construction Group is pleased to announce its latest official fundraising support of Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK), following three team members’ successful completion of the 2020 London Marathon.
RPMI Railpen and Wrenbridge secure consent for major Dartford warehouse development
RPMI Railpen (Railpen), the investment manager for the £30bn railways pension schemes, and Wrenbridge have achieved planning consent for a 185,000 sq ft warehouse development in Dartford, set to create approximately 500 new jobs.
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.