Vonder evolves international co-living concept in Middle East
Vonder, the global co-living brand, is expanding its international portfolio with the launch of two new projects in Dubai, Vonder City Walk and Vonder Bluewaters
CACI reveals consumers appetite for F&B will lead to economic recovery
CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has found one in five consumers intend to spend more on eating and drinking out when they return to the office.
Where's Fred's to launch debut concept in the heart of the city
The Mercers’ Company has today announced that coffee and wine bar, Where’s Fred’s, has signed for its first-ever location at Frederick’s Place within the heart of the City.
Gunwharf Quays welcomes regional debut outlet store for Ghost London
Landsec has announced that iconic British womenswear brand, Ghost London, has launched a new 1,624 sq ft unit at Gunwharf Quays, the brand’s first outlet store in the region.
Aquila's Bond Street mall in Chelmsford fashions a new offer as Oliver Bonas makes its regional debut
Oliver Bonas, the independent lifestyle brand, has signed for its first store in Essex, with the retailer securing a 4,000 sq ft regional flagship at Aquila Holdings’ Bond Street mall in Chelmsford. Set to open this summer, Oliver Bonas is one of five new brands to have committed to Bond Street post-lockdown as the centre demonstrates its resilience and ability to attract the best retail and culinary operators.
Hawley Wharf Camden hits perfect 10 with latest f&b signings
Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced the signing of 10 F&B brands covering over 5,000 sq ft at Hawley Wharf Camden.
Seven Dials Market celebrates new entrants
Shaftesbury has announced that KERB’s Seven Dials Market will be officially re-opening on 17 May with the addition of four new independent traders, adding to the destination’s signature ‘tastes like London’ spirit.
The O2 prepares to welcome 4,000 guests to The BRIT Awards
The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure and retail venue has announced that the arena will welcome a live audience of 4,000 to attend The BRIT Awards on Tuesday evening, the biggest night in music.
Lendlease continues to deli-ver with Mercato opening
The first phase of Mercato Metropolitano’s 17,500 sq ft site at Elephant Park is set to open later this month. A 3,900 sq ft trademark delicatessen and café space will open adjacent to the Walworth Library and Southwark Heritage Centre, where they will form the western portion of the overall site.
Travelodge opens its second hotel in Poole today
Poole North Travelodge is one of 17 hotels the group is opening in 2021. This expansion programme represents an investment of £175 million and will create 360 new jobs.
BoConcept beds into St David's
The St David’s Partnership has announced the launch of BoConcept at St David’s Cardiff, one of the UK’s leading retail destinations.
L'Estrange pivots from pop-up to permanent in Seven Dials
Shaftesbury has officially announced that cult menswear label, L’Estrange, which traded in Seven Dials via a pop-up space in Neal Street since November 2019, has relocated to a new permanent site at 19 Earlham Street.
Lahpet to bring Burmese spice to Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Burmese restaurant, Lahpet, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, for its first West End site, and second permanent central London location.
Harrod's H beauty launches largest boutique at centre:mk
H beauty, Harrods’ luxury beauty concept, has opened at centre:mk in Milton Keynes today. Making its debut at the heart of centre:mk with a 29,000 sq ft store, it is the brand’s second standalone store and its biggest boutique to date.
No time like the present: Debut Welsh store for Breitling at St. David's
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s Cardiff, has announced the opening of a new 870 sq ft store for Breitling, the Swiss luxury technical watch brand, its first stand-alone boutique in Wales.
Sky opens largest shop to date at Trinity Leeds
Trinity, the Landsec retail and leisure destination in the heart of Leeds, has announced the opening of a new permanent shop for Sky, Europe’s leading media and entertainment company.
Footfall across the West End returns to 86% of the December 2020 peak since reopening
Shaftesbury, the Real Estate Investment Trust which invests exclusively in the liveliest parts of London's West End, has seen footfall return to 86% of the peak in December in 2020, just before London was placed into the third lockdown.
TOCA Social to open 30,000 sq ft site at The O2 this summer
The O2, the world’s most popular music, entertainment and leisure venue, has today confirmed TOCA Social will officially open its doors to the world’s first football-based entertainment and dining experience at The O2 this summer.
Experimental Perfume Club selects Seven Dials for flagship boutique & laboratory
Shaftesbury has announced that Experimental Perfume Club (EPC), renowned for its educational and experiential approach to perfumery, has opened the doors to its first ever ‘lab-boutique’ at 53 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials.
CBRE Global Investors completes £16m shopping centre refurbishment of Angel Central in London
CBRE Global Investors has today announced the completion of its £16m shopping centre refurbishment of Angel Central, London.