Kooky continues to grow its boutique BTR portfolio
Kooky, the new boutique BTR brand, has acquired two more apartment blocks as the company continues to assemble a portfolio of properties in key locations surrounding London. Comprising 66 units in total, the two buildings form part of Bellway’s Goodsyard development in Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Mamasan serves up a new venue at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced the signing of South East Asian bar and brasserie, Mamasan, at Liverpool ONE. The premium concept, which focuses on elevated dining, drinks and music, has signed for a 6,875 sq ft space.
No Chaos rolls into Covent Garden for central London flagship
The Mercers’ Company has today announced that independent skate shop, No Chaos, has selected Neal Street, Covent Garden, for its central London flagship store.
On The Green to tee off at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced the signing of a premium golf simulation concept, On The Green, for its first ever site at Liverpool ONE.
Last call for applications: Liverpool ONE Foundations' mental health funding programme
The Liverpool ONE Foundation has issued a final call for applications to its 2021 Children and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing funding programme. The process will offer up to £30,000 per application for successful charities in the Liverpool City Region.
Covent Garden art gallery launches virtual exhibition to celebrate popular culture
Today, the Mercers’ Company has announced that experiential art gallery, founded by Hercules Fisherman has launched its debut exhibition, ‘Our Wonderful Culture’, in Covent Garden.
Landsec welcomes 48,000 sq ft of lettings across its outlet portfolio
Landsec has completed 26 deals with 21 brands in the last ten months across four of its outlet malls, Gunwharf Quays, Braintree Village, Clarks Village and Junction 32. Totalling over 48,000 sq ft, the signings include three relocations and two upsizes, and feature a number of premium brands, such as Kate Spade, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Penhaligon’s.
Arôme at home: delivery and pick ups available from The Yards Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced a new artisan bakery, Arôme, will remain open for takeaway services from its first permanent bricks and mortar site within The Yards, Covent Garden.
London debut for leading leisure operator at Southside Wandsworth
Landsec and Invesco Real Estate have announced the signing of Gravity Active Entertainment (‘Gravity’) at Southside Shopping Centre, Wandsworth, for an 80,000 sq ft entertainment venue set to launch in the former Debenhams in summer 2021.
Deals flo-wing at Chinatown London with signing of Korean chicken specialists
Shaftesbury has announced the signing of Wing Wing, London-based Korean crispy chicken specialists, at 47-49 Charing Cross Road, Chinatown London.
RPMI Railpen signs Penningtons for ten-year renewal in central London
Leading law firm, Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP, has committed to a lease regear of their 39,000 sq ft office space at 125 Wood Street, EC2, which is owned by RPMI Railpen (Railpen), the £30bn Railways Pension Scheme.
RED Construction appointed to deliver visitor pavilion at £5bn Brent Cross Town
Farringdon-based main contractor, RED Construction Group, has been appointed by Argent Related and Barnet Council to deliver Brent Cross Town’s temporary Visitor Pavilion, which is the first building to be delivered as part of the £5bn town centre development in North London.
Shelley Sandzer brings historic site to market for first time in 30 years
Leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, acting on behalf of a private landlord, is marketing 4-6 Old Compton Street, formerly occupied by Soho institution, Melanie Italian restaurant.
LabTech appoints agent duo to lease iconic workspace at Victoria House
Global property investment company, LabTech, has announced the appointment of Farebrother and Cushman & Wakefield as leasing agents for 200,000 sq ft of office space within Victoria House, Holborn’s Grade II listed building overlooking Bloomsbury Square.
The 'Next' big retailer lands at Icon Outlet
Icon Outlet at The O2 has announced British multinational brand, Next, is the latest retailer to join its premium outlet offering. As one of London’s leading shopping destinations, Icon Outlet welcomed the new store this week, joining over 60 other brands including Lacoste, Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Levi’s, and GAP.
'Boujee' bar and restaurant debuts at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced the official launch of a new locally based dining concept, Boujee Restaurant & Bar, at Liverpool ONE’s Kenyon Steps. The launch took place on Friday 4 December, with Boujee unveiled as the city’s ‘most Instagrammable’ bar and restaurant.
Oh my GOSH: LabTech Partners with children's hospital for Christmas pop-up
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced the launch of a pop-up store for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity (GOSH Charity) at Buck Street Market, London’s first eco market.
Farm Fetch debut and Melt Chocolates sweet success on the King's Road
With a focus on providing the community with a relevant and essential offering, Sloane Stanley are pleased to announce that Farm Fetch, a food boutique with the soul of the farmers market, will be opening their first concept store at 259 King’s Road. In addition, independent luxury chocolate brand, Melt Chocolates, has opened a pop-up kitchen at 340 King’s Road.
Liverpool ONE elevates men's style offering with new retailers: Vincentius and TRIBUS
Grosvenor has announced the launch of two independent fashion and accessory brands, Vincentius and TRIBUS, at Liverpool ONE. Both founded in Liverpool with local family roots, the luxury retailers have opened flagships stores at the destination, further elevating Liverpool ONE’s stylish retail offering for men.
'Tis the season to help out: Camden market launches its big winter thank you
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, and London’s first eco market, Buck Street Market, has announced the launch of its latest initiative, Camden Market’s Big Winter Thank You. This Christmas, LabTech has focused its financial resources on thanking the community, customers, and retailers for their ongoing support during the pandemic.