Liverpool ONE amps up family appeal with unveiling of upsized Hamleys store and LEGO activation
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has announced the opening of a new upsized Hamleys store at Liverpool ONE, following a recent interactive LEGO ‘Pop & Play’ event. Both launches form part of the destination’s ongoing programme of unique, family-friendly experiences.
LabTech announces offical launch of Hawley Wharf Camden as new Camden Market destination
Leading property investment company, LabTech, has announced the official launch of Camden market, Hawley Wharf, London’s latest mixed-use destination in the heart of North London. The 580,000 sq ft canal-side development has opened its doors to the public, offering an abundance of retail, dining, and leisure brands.
Poggenpohl to join Sloane Stanley's design community with new UK flagship
Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of luxury kitchen brand, Poggenpohl, for its new flagship store at 265-267 Fulham Road. Relocating from Pimlico Road, the German kitchen authority is set to launch as part of Sloane Stanley’s design community in the heart of Chelsea in autumn 2021.
Tim Hortons® signs at Landsec retail and leisure park trio
Landsec has announced that Tim Hortons®, the international restaurant group, has signed to take 9,874 sq ft of restaurant and drive-thru space across three retail and leisure parks – Boldon, Bentley Bridge, and Lakeside.
Italian Renaissance: Shelley Sandzer secures new site for Soho legends Vasco & Piero’s
Leading UK specialist leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has announced that Vasco & Piero’s Pavillion,the authentic Italian restaurant, has signed for a new location at 10-11 D’arblay Street, Soho.
anatomē Apocathcary launches Seven Dials flagship store
Shaftesbury has today announced the launch of modern wellness apothecary, anatomē, at Seven Dials’ Monmouth Street, marking the brand’s latest London flagship. Retailing its renowned supplements and essential oils, anatomē is set to take a residence in Seven Dials until January 2022.
Grilliant news: Yatay chooses Chinatown London for debut restaurant in the West End
Shaftesbury has announced that Japanese robatayaki grill restaurant, Yatay, has selected Chinatown London’s 22 Wardour Street for its debut London site, and is set to open later this year.
LabTech ramps up Hawley Wharf Camden lettings with cult skateboarding brand amongst 9 independents
Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced the signing of 9 independent retail brands, covering over 5,000 sq ft at the soon to launch Hawley Wharf Camden.
Hammerson lights up Grand Central, Birmingham with completion of upgrade works
Hammerson has completed its upgrade to Grand Central’s New Street Mall. The works included the creation of a new, engaging entrance to Birmingham’s Grand Central, enhancing its position as the gateway to the UK’s second city.
Fleets Corner Business Park secures trio of new lettings
The International business of Federated Hermes has announced a trio of new lettings at Fleets Corner Business Park in Poole, totalling over 28,500 sq ft of warehouse and office space.
Beauty sweep: centre:mk signs wellness brands for catchment debut
centre:mk has announced global health and wellbeing brands, Laser Clinics United Kingdom (UK) and Thérapie Clinic, as the two latest retailers to have selected the top 10 retail destination as part of their expansion plans. Collectively taking 4,100 sq ft space at centre:mk, Laser Clinics UK and Thérapie Clinic are making their catchment debuts at centre:mk.
TOCA Social launches its debut site at the O2
The O2 has announced the debut launch of TOCA Social, the world’s first entertainment and socialising venue with a football twist.
Match made in heaven: CBRE Global Investors Angel Central signs Saint Espresso
CBRE Global Investors has today announced that neighbourhood café and coffee roasters, Saint Espresso, has signed for its second Islington location at Angel Central. The local and independent operator has been specifically chosen to complement the offer at the community-led retail and leisure destination.
Gravity launches debut concept at Southside Wandsworth
Landsec and Invesco Real Estate have announced the launch of Gravity Active Entertainment (“Gravity”), the dynamic leisure and entertainment company, within an 80,000 sq ft venue at Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth, London.
First Base and RPMI Railpen submit plans for £155 million Devonshire Gardens in Cambridge City centre
Developer First Base and RPMI Railpen (“Railpen”), the investment manager for the £35 billion railways pension scheme, have submitted plans for Devonshire Gardens, a new sustainable neighbourhood in the heart of Cambridge.
Gym+Coffee moves in the right direction at Victoria Square
Ireland’s leading athleisure brand, Gym+Coffee with former One Direction star, Niall Horan, at the helm as an investor and advisor, has launched its Northern Ireland debut in Victoria Square Belfast, owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest.
Eat, drink, and three merry: Lendlease announces F&B triple at Elephant Park
Lendlease has announced that three food and beverage focused brands are joining Elephant Park: independent south London-based pub group Livelyhood, sourdough pizza specialists Four Hundred Rabbits, and Elephant & Castle’s ever-popular Latin American grocery and café DistriAndina.
CBRE Global Investors' Angel Central celebrates refurbishment with summer fête
CBRE Global Investors’ central London asset, Angel Central, unveiled its Summer Fête last week, welcoming a line-up of family-friendly performances and activations for all ages. The event was designed to celebrate the completion of the £16m refurbishment across four days, with a focus on activities for the Islington community.
Lendlease cream of the crop as Crate to Plate partners at Elephant Park
Lendlease has announced that revolutionary urban farming business, Crate to Plate, has joined Elephant Park, where they will produce over five tonnes of fresh produce every year for the sale of which is specifically targeted at restaurants, businesses, and residents within its immediate vicinity.
FitPink springs into Victoria Square Belfast for debut store
Victoria Square, the 694,000 sq ft retail and leisure destination in the heart of Belfast, owned by German Commerz Real’s real estate fund Hausinvest, has signed FitPink athleisure for the socially-conscious fitness brand’s first permanent brick-and-mortar store.