Landsec has announced that five leading retail and lifestyle brands have joined Trinity in Leeds, as part of its drive to secure regional debuts, relocations and upsizes into the destination for the best-performing brands in the region.

Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, who own and operate Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O2, is celebrating the opening of the largest BOOM BATTLE BAR in the UK, alongside the signing of Trapdoor, a new restaurant and bar.

Landsec, part of The St David’s Partnership, which owns St David’s in Cardiff, has announced the opening of Phase Eight, Hobbs, and Rituals. Totaling over 7,000 sq ft, the three brands add to St David’s premium fashion and lifestyle offer, reflecting Landsec’s strategy of providing a unique choice and experience for guests across its portfolio.

Grosvenor Britain & Ireland (GBI) has announced that Rituals, the luxury bath, body and home brand, is set to expand its UK presence with a new boutique at Liverpool ONE, its first in the city. Opening early next year, the 1,700 sq ft store will enhance Liverpool ONE’s wellness and premium lifestyle offering, further solidifying its position as one of the UK’s leading retail and leisure destinations.

Sloane Stanley has announced the official opening of the leading luxury kitchen brand, Poggenpohl, and its largest ever UK studio, at 265-267 Fulham Road in the heart of Chelsea.

LabTech, the leading London property investment company, and owners of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the signing of Exmouth Coffee Roasters, the London-based artisan specialty coffee roaster and café brand, at Camden Market Hawley Wharf.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced the new opening of Italian restaurant, Caffè Concerto for 143 Long Acre, at the entrance to Covent Garden and restaurant destination, The Yards.

Woking Shopping, comprising the Peacocks Centre and Wolsey Place, has announced the opening of The Tea Terrace Restaurant & Tea Room, as well as the imminent opening of its sister brand’s debut restaurant The Ol’ West Grill & Diner. Located adjacent to one another on the upper concourse of the Peacocks Centre in Woking, next door to Primark, the two restaurant brands are the brainchild of husband-and-wife duo Rowena and Ehab Shouly, and bolster Woking Shopping’s rapidly growing and varied F&B offering.

Vonder, the global lifestyle brand, has revealed its ‘all-in-one living’ concept with the opening of its latest flagship project, Vonder Wembley. Comprising 313 apartments with on-site amenities across over 160,000 sq ft of space, Vonder Wembley pioneers the all-inclusive living model of providing renters with everything they need for both their personal and professional lives.

Shaftesbury, the real estate investment trust, has launched an interactive giving device, in association with Contactless Giving Week, to support the amazing Young Camden Foundation. The charity has been set up to support the children and young people within the borough of Camden, addressing longstanding and complex issues, such as digital poverty, youth safety and mental health.

Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s leading outlet shopping destination, is celebrating the achievement of three milestones, with its latest store launches, strong performance and the appointment of new leasing director, Louisa Dalgleish.

Flexible workspace provider, Fora, is pleased to announce the opening of its latest space in Fitzrovia, Wells Mews. The new development, which opens fully-let, provides 20,495 sq ft of inspiring workspaces across four floors.

Shaftesbury has announced the official opening of a debut pop-up store in Seven Dials for Rowing Blazers, the cult American clothing brand most well-known for their irreverent take on preppy clothing.

Shaftesbury has officially announced that world-renowned American retailer, specialising in athletic headwear and apparel, Lids, has launched its debut European store on 27 Neal Street, Seven Dials.

Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Police, the Italian fashion accessories brand, has opened a new location in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village.

Shaftesbury has announced it has signed over 60 new retail, hospitality and leisure brands in Carnaby, Seven Dials, Chinatown, Soho and Fitzrovia since 1 October 2020. The strength of demand from operators also coincides with the rapid recovery in footfall and sales across its locations and represents a vote of confidence in their long-term appeal and prospects.

Lendlease has announced the signings of four East Asian brands at Elephant Park, that together will bring an exciting addition to the leisure and dining experience in the neighbourhood. Esports café Wanyoo, Taiwanese tea specialists YiFang, and restaurant & bar OISOI have taken an inter-connected unit spanning over 6,000 sq ft, and will be joined at Elephant Park by sushi and hot food outlet Kokoro.

LabTech, owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the signing of Tomb Raider: The LIVE Experience within the market’s iconic Stables. Entertainment group, Little Lion Entertainment, has partnered with Paramount and Crystal Dynamics to bring the concept to Camden, which is due to open in April 2022.

Shaftesbury has announced that long-standing Malaysian-Singaporean favourite, Rasa Sayang, unveiled its much-anticipated relaunch at Chinatown London last week, whilst Japanese robatayaki grill restaurant and bar, Yatay, has opened its debut London restaurant at 22 Wardour Street.

Shaftesbury has announced that leading art toy brand, Pop Mart, has selected Chinatown London for a European flagship and UK debut, and will be joined by Yolé, the world’s first no-sugar added ice cream and frozen yogurt brand.