Footfall boost for EV infrastructure leaders
CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed the potential volume of additional footfall that retail and leisure destinations can expect if they implement electric vehicle (EV) charging points now.
Nature and nurture at Elephant Park as Lendlease helps Nunhead Gardener go from temp to perm
Lendlease has announced that independent community garden brand, The Nunhead Gardener, has signed for a permanent retail space at Elephant Park.
Neat Burger selects Sloane Stanley for latest concept store as expansion plans accelerate
Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of plant-based food group, Neat Burger, at 312-314 King’s Road in the heart of Chelsea. Set to open this summer, the King’s Road restaurant will debut Neat Burger’s latest concept store and a bespoke menu, as the operator gears up for several new site openings throughout 2022.
Birdies set to open ‘tee-rific’ location within Islington’s Angel Central
CBRE Investment Management has announced Birdies, the immersive crazy golf experience, cocktail bar and street food eatery has signed for its newest London location within Islington’s Angel Central. Brought to you by the people behind Rooftop Film Club and the games operators at Roof East in Stratford, this will be Birdies second and largest venue to date.
Dyson debuts innovative technology at Victoria Square
British technology company, Dyson, has selected Victoria Square, Northern Ireland’s leading leisure and retail destination in the heart of Belfast city centre, to launch the first experiential space for the regio
Diageo & Mercers' Company reveals £73million Guinness Microbrewery for Covent Garden
We are delighted to confirm plans by the Mercers’ Company and Diageo on their exciting £73m announcement of ‘Guinness at Old Brewer’s Yard’, a new 50,000 sq ft experimental micro-brewery and culture hub in Covent Garden.
Timothy Oulton brings heritage design to Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced the signing of Timothy Oulton, the British furniture and interior design company, on Liverpool ONE’s Peter’s Lane. The brand will occupy a 3,200 sq ft space and is set to open in April.
POP MART's debut UK store pops up in Chinatown London
Shaftesbury has announced that leading art toy brand, POP MART, has officially opened its debut UK store at Chinatown London’s 80 Shaftesbury Avenue.
It’s A “Sign” Of A Great 2022 Ahead! New Liverpool destination sign celebrates city’s tourism demand
A major piece of artwork to symbolise Liverpool’s growing popularity as a must-see city has been unveiled today (Wednesday 26th January). The giant sign, which is 14.5 metres in length, has been commissioned by Liverpool ONE and Culture Liverpool to mark a predicted increase in tourism as we all look forward to better times ahead and move out of restrictions.
Seven Dials adds to its culinary diversity with six new F&B entrants
Shaftesbury has today announced that six new food and beverage brands have signed or are set to join, the Seven Dials community: WatchHouse, ANITA, and a debut London flagship restaurant from Aspirational Brands take space on upper St Martin’s Lane, whilst Chai Guys, From The Ashes BBQ, and Longboys join the line-up of traders in Seven Dials Market. Totalling over 8,000 sq ft, each operator adds a unique dimension to Seven Dials’ diverse F&B offering, solidifying it as the West End’s go-to dining destination for the culinary curious.
Laings chooses St David’s for debut OMEGA showroom
Landsec, part of The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, has announced that award-winning luxury watch and jewellery retailer, Laings The Jewellers, is to open its debut mono-brand OMEGA showroom, at the destination.
Vonder adds The Dome to its London portfolio
Vonder, the global living and lifestyle brand, has announced the latest additions to its London portfolio with five new properties called The Dome, comprising over 21,000 sq ft of residential space in three locations across London. Formely owned and operated by the co-living brand The Collective, the lease of the portfolio bolsters Vonder’s extensive collection of urban living spaces around London.
Döner Shack selects Silverburn for Scottish debut
German street food restaurant, Döner Shack, has signed for its debut Scottish restaurant at Glasgow’s Silverburn; a major step in the brand’s expansion throughout the UK.
Liverpool ONE pitches up as On The Green opens debut site
Grosvenor announces the opening of On The Green, a premium golf simulation concept. The brand has made its debut in a 4,700 sq ft venue on The Terrace at Liverpool ONE, boosting the destination’s already extensive leisure offer.
Saint Espresso Launches at Angel Central
CBRE Investment Management celebrates the new year and launch of the neighbourhood café and coffee roasters, Saint Espresso, for its flagship London location at Angel Central, joining its first-ever café on Pentonville Road in Islington.
Rituals opens at Liverpool ONE, its first store in the city
Grosvenor has announced the opening of Rituals, the luxury bath, body and home brand at Liverpool ONE, its first in the city. Located on South John Street, the 1,700 sq ft store stocks the brand’s full range of luxurious yet affordable products, ranging from skin and body care, to scented candles and fragrance sticks.
Mediterranean restaurant 'HAZ' signs for debut West End site in The Yards, Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, announces the signing of HAZ, a modern Mediterranean restaurant, at 10 Upper St Martin’s Lane, for its first West End flagship location, within The Yards, Covent Garden.
Frasers Group signs at St Anns shopping centre in Harrow
Railpen, the investment manager for the £35bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced the signing of a major new occupier, with Frasers Group, set to open Sports Direct, the British sports clothing retailer, at St Anns Shopping Centre in Harrow.
LabTech pulls a blinder with new immersive experience at Camden Market
LabTech, owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the signing of PEAKY BLINDERS: THE RISE, a brand-new immersive theatre show set to open within Camden Market’s Vanguard Theatre in Summer 2022.
A trio of new F&B brands at Fulham Broadway and Hammersmith Broadway
CBRE Investment Management celebrates a trio of signings and openings – Oseyo, Joe & The Juice and Black Sheep Coffee – across neighbouring retail and leisure destinations, Hammersmith Broadway and Fulham Broadway.