CBRE Global Investors' London shopping centre awarded health and wellbeing Fitwel award
CBRE Global Investors announces that Angel Central, Islington, London has been awarded the Fitwel for Workplace award, only the third shopping centre in the world to have achieved this international prestigious health and wellbeing award.
Liverpool ONE doubles outdoor seating capacity in support of occupiers and visitors
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced that Liverpool ONE will increase its outdoor seating capacity by 100% as part of its plans to support operators and safely accommodate visitors as they return to the destination from April 12.
ZARA selects St David's for new regional concept store
St David’s Cardiff has announced the signing of global fashion brand ZARA, opening a new flagship this summer.
Tommy Hilfiger to open two new stores in Scotland
One of the world’s leading designer lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger, is to open two new stores in Scotland, at Hammerson’s flagship destinations Silverburn, Glasgow, and Union Square, Aberdeen.
England's longest and fastest zipwire to open at Bluewater
The longest and fastest zip wire in England, Skywire, is to open on May 14 at Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Landsec is redefining the Bluewater experience and Skywire is the first of nine unique attractions that will comprise Hangloose Adventure, a brand new large-scale leisure offer at Bluewater.
Philips touches down at Ascent 1, unveiling new UKI health technology headquarters
The international business of Federated Hermes has announced that leading health technology company, Philips UKI, has committed to 40,000 sq ft of office accommodation at Ascent Farnborough to bring all its UK employees together in a new purpose built and dynamic facility.
Bloom-ing great: two new additions to Chinatown London's dining scene this spring
Due to its popularity, Shaftesbury has announced the signing of a second Chinatown London site for Chinatown Bakery, due to open in Spring.
Leading Camden businesses deliver £750k boost to Camden Highline
Camden Council, LabTech, the King’s Cross Central Limited Partnership, and Camden Town Unlimited have together invested £750k to support the design of the Camden Highline, a new park on the disused railway viaduct running from Camden Town to King’s Cross.
CACI reveals the emergence of a new asset class significant to the capital post-pandemic
CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed the emergence of a new mixed-use asset class in London, one that is highly relevant given changes in consumer behaviour due to the pandemic.
Decathlon vaults into 35,000 sq ft Trinity Leeds store
Trinity, the Landsec retail and leisure destination in the heart of Leeds, has announced the signing of a new flagship store for sports and lifestyle giant Decathlon UK.
RED Construction appoints new Learning and Development head to support team growth
RED Construction Group has announced the appointment of Nikki Treweek as the Head of Learning and Development, the first role of its kind within the Farringdon-based main contractor, to provide dedicated support for the growing team.
On a roll: Shelley Sandzer secures second London site for Gordon Ramsay's Street Burger
Specialist property advisor in the hospitality sector, Shelley Sandzer, has announced the leasing of 24-28 Charing Cross Road in the heart of London’s West End to Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger.
Shelley Sandzer secures first permanent site for lockdown success, Sidechick
Roast Chicken concept, Sidechick, will be opening its very first Central London restaurant this May. The 1,200 sq ft space at 56 James Street was secured by leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, on behalf of the brand.
Bluewater drives its appeal with open-air cinema experience
Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations, is to host The Luna Cinema for a new drive-in format from April 12, as part of plans to welcome the return of guests as the lockdown lifts.
Vonder reveals Wembley will be largest UK co-living project to date
Vonder, a global co-living brand, has announced that Wembley will be the next location to join its London portfolio. Vonder will operate a long-term master lease on 313 apartments as a triple-net tenant across 14,000 sqm of residential space. The company will take on all operational and marketing costs, as well as full property management for the new scheme. Vonder Wembley follows the announcement of the brand’s latest co-living project, Vonder Skies, which recently opened in Brentford.
The O2 to generate power from ground breaking vertical-axis wind turbines developed by British start-up Alpha 311
The O2 is continuing to lead the way with its track record of innovation and sustainability, making an agreement with Alpha 311 to become the first venue in the world to trial 10 of their ground-breaking wind turbines. Venue owner and operator AEG is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by reducing GHG emissions and exploring new ways to power the planet utilising its portfolio of global entertainment venues.
Camden Market set to launch first-ever neighbourhood pub and restaurant: The Farrier
LabTech, owner of Camden Market, has announced it will welcome a new neighbourhood pub and restaurant, The Farrier, in Spring 2021.
Curzon to headline entertainment offering at LabTech's Hawley Wharf
Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced the signing of independent cinema group, Curzon, to Hawley Wharf Camden, the global property group’s latest mixed-use, canal-side development.
Vonder expands co-living portfolio with second site in Warsaw
Vonder, the global co-living brand, has announced that Warsaw city centre will be home to its latest project, UpTown by Vonder, which will present 113 brand new luxury apartments to the rental market in Poland’s capital. The new project joins UpRiver by Vonder, the brand’s flagship site in Warsaw, which officially launched last year and will complete on the fifth stage of its development in March.
Kooky creates new customer team with three latest appointments
Kooky, the new boutique BTR brand, has announced three appointments including, Vivian Hoelzl as Head of Property Operations, Piers Du Boulay as Head of Lettings, and Mark Fleming, as Head of Marketing. The new trio forms Kooky’s customer centric team, which will be dedicated to ensuring the consumer journey with Kooky is second to none when renting a home.