Icon outlet celebrates a record-setting August
Icon Outlet has revealed it experienced a record-setting August across three key metrics compared to the same month in 2019. Sales increased by 24%, average transaction value grew by 11%, and footfall rose by 10% versus the same benchmarks in August 2019.
Shelley Sandzer celebrates San Francisco signing for Soho’s Chotto Matte
Shelley Sandzer, the leading specialist leisure and property agency, has secured a new San Francisco location for renowned Soho restaurant, Chotto Matte.
Skincare savy: centre:mk explores the evolution of skincare
The average adult spends almost £400 a year on skincare – nearly a quarter more than a decade ago. 32 per cent of Brits think skincare products are far more innovative today compared to a decade ago, according to a new study commissioned by centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 shopping centres.
Independent coffee brand leads three new signings at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced the arrival of three independent brands at Liverpool ONE, including North West coffee operator, Bean. The new brands are reflective of GBI’s commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and community-based businesses.
Landsec’s One New Change signs ZARA
Landsec has announced that international fashion retailer, ZARA, has signed at One New Change, the premier retail and leisure destination in the City of London.
Seven Dials celebrates start up initiative finalist Billi London's debut store launch
Shaftesbury has officially announced the opening of Billi London at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, marking the third winning retailer to launch as part of the ‘Start Up With Seven Dials’ pop-up incubator initiative.
Grosvenor secures trio of independent brands at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced the arrival of three new independent brands at Liverpool ONE.
Landsec announces four new brands for Xscape MK
Landsec has announced the signings of four new brands covering over 11,000 sq ft at Xscape Milton Keynes, one of the largest leisure and entertainment destinations in the region.
The Conduit opens to members at Covent Garden
The Mercers’ Company has today announced that The Conduit, a community committed to social, environmental, and economic change, has now opened its highly anticipated exclusive members space at 6 Langley Street, Covent Garden.
RED Construction reveals new structure and regional expansion
RED Construction, the specialist main contractor, has announced a new group structure and two distinct operating companies to facilitate the next stage of the company's growth. The new structure comprises RED Construction Group, RED London, and the newly formed RED South West.
Shaftesbury PLC sponsors scholarship for Westminster Real Estate students
British real estate investment trust Shaftesbury PLC, has announced it will sponsor a scholarship for a student on the Real Estate BSc Honours course at the University of Westminster worth £30,000. Nathan Probert is the first student to have received the scholarship.
Wingstop nestles into new Bullring home for regional flagship
Hammerson has announced that award-winning chicken wing chain, Wingstop, has officially opened its first physical restaurant in the Midlands at flagship destination, Bullring.
Italy's favourite pasta brand miscusi signs for UK restaurant debut in The Yards, Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Italy’s favourite pasta restaurant, miscusi, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, for its debut UK location and its first restaurant outside of Italy.
FitPink launches debut store within Belfast's Victoria Square
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 announced the official opening of FitPink’s bricks-and-mortar store at the centre.
Crep Collection Club & Vanilla make bricks and mortar debuts at Bluewater
Landsec has announced the launch of two new retail concepts at Bluewater, one of Europe’s leading retail and leisure destinations. Crep Collection Club, the trend-led sneaker specialists, have opened their first standalone store, whilst accessible fashion concept brand Vanilla has launched its debut space at the destination, following the success of its established online and concession presence.
Rituals Cosmetics to make regional debut in centre:mk
Rituals Cosmetics is to open a new store at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK, marking its debut in the region. Located on Silbury Arcade opposite the new H Beauty flagship, the 2,571 sq ft store will open later this year.
John Lewis and Partners 'ANYDAY' homeware concept lights up St Davids
The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, one of the UK’s premier retail and leisure destinations, has announced the launch of John Lewis’ new pop-up showroom experience, ANYDAY.
Tihara Smith brings a taste of the Caribbean to Seven Dials
Shaftesbury has announced the opening of a debut pop-up store in Seven Dials for Tihara Smith, the lifestyle brand named winner of its retail incubator initiative Start Up with Seven Dials.
Space NK signs for Leeds relocation to Landsec's Trinity
Landsec has announced that premium beauty retailer, Space NK, will be relocating from its current Leeds location in Victoria Quarter to Trinity, the leading retail and leisure destination in Leeds city centre.
Hilton Woking at Victoria Place unveils three new hospitality concepts
Victoria Square Woking Limited, a joint venture between Moyallen Group and Woking Borough Council, has announced three new independent dining concepts totalling 9,430 sq ft to be unveiled as part of the new landmark Hilton Woking.