Shaftesbury pulls debut noodle concept into Chinatown London

Shaftesbury has announced the signing of Kung Fu Noodle, set to be the first live hand-pulled noodle concept in Chinatown London, when it opens later this spring.

Chinatown LondonHarriet ShawApril 7, 2022Chinatown, Chinatown London, F&B, Signing, debut

Liverpool ONE springs forward

Grosvenor has announced the implementation of numerous placemaking initiatives at Liverpool ONE, showcasing its commitment to creating a varied, environmentally conscious, and enhanced customer experience at the destination. The continued success of its placemaking strategy is evidenced in the uplift of spend by 6% YOY compared to March 2019.

Liverpool ONEHarriet ShawApril 6, 2022Liverpool ONE, Liverpool, retail, property, Brands, culture, Sustainability

Seven Dials Market unveils the new look Cucumber Alley food hub

Shaftesbury has today announced that KERB’s Seven Dials Market is launching a revitalised Cucumber Alley on April 8, adding to the diverse food offering located in the heart of London’s West End.

Vonder expands its all-in-one concept to Munich

Vonder, the global lifestyle brand, has opened a new all-in-one location in Munich, Germany, expanding its European portfolio with a 145,000 sq ft site in Freiham, the city’s up and coming West End district.

VonderHarriet ShawApril 5, 2022Vonder, Munich, Vonder All-in-one, European expansion, Apartments

itsu launches in Woking's newly opened Victoria Place

The popular healthy fast-food restaurant, itsu, has opened in Victoria Place Woking, the recently launched destination co-owned by Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group. The brand is delivering its signature sushi, rice and noodle bowls, gyoza, ‘bao’buns’, soups, Asian salads and snacks from its new 3,300 sq ft location at 1 Mercia Walk.

Wahaca seeks sustainable sites as it launches food carbon counts

Mexican restaurant group Wahaca has instructed P-THREE to secure a series of sites across London that focus on sustainability as it begins a measured expansion programme in the capital.

WahacaHarriet ShawApril 4, 2022Wahaca, P-THREE, London, F&B, Deals

Shelley Sandzer packs a punch securing two new Camden locations for fitness concepts

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured locations for two new gym concepts in Camden: Rumble, the environmentally-conscious boutique fitness studio and Circuit Society, the franchise-led fitness brand. Both will be taking a share of a unit on 86-88 Delancey Street, highlighting ongoing investment and opportunity in Camden’s fitness scene.

Shelley SandzerHarriet ShawMarch 31, 2022Leisure, Fitness, Shelley Sanzder, Rumble, Circuit Society, Debut, Nick Weir

Seven Dials boosts ethical appeal with opening of Dai

Shaftesbury has today announced that the sustainable women’s performance wear brand, Dai, has opened its debut permanent space on 35-37 Monmouth Street, Seven Dials. Alongside the launch of two vintage activations, these recent openings boost Seven Dials’ diverse community of ethically driven retailers, solidifying it as London’s go-to destination for the conscious consumer.

Seven DialsHarriet ShawMarch 29, 2022Seven Dials, London, Dai, True Vintage, Vintage Threads, B Corp

Duo of F&B signings at The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced a pair of firsts with its latest F&B signings. Totalling almost 2,000 sq ft, The Yards, Covent Garden, will welcome a restaurant debut for UKIYO and a central London first for Buns from Home.

The Lucky Club adds to the charm of Camden Market as LabTech sign Mayfair brand

Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced the signing of The Lucky Club. The cocktail and casual dining venue is set to open a roof terrace within The North Yard of the world-famous Camden Market, in May 2022.

CBRE Investment Management’s central London retail and leisure destination, Angel Central, receives Fitwel’s Highest-Scoring Project award

CBRE Investment Management announces that Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination in Islington, has received the Fitwel Highest-Scoring Projects Award under the Retail Building v2.1 Design Certification category.

Woking's Victoria Place Welcomes Moss Bros.

Moss Bros. has launched a new concept store at Victoria Place, the recently launched £700 million regeneration scheme in Woking town centre co-owned by Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group.Occupying a 2742 sq ft space, the brand has opened on Victoria Place’s Henry Plaza.

Shaftesbury contributed over £1m to the community in 2020/21

Shaftesbury has announced it contributed over £1m to community groups and initiatives in the 2020/21 financial year. In total, Shaftesbury aided 24 in-kind projects and contributed or donated to 38 schemes or organisations, 20 of which specifically support young people.

New M&S flagship leads the opening of £700M Victoria Place Woking

Woking Borough Council and Moyallen Group today welcome the opening of Victoria Place Woking, the £700 million regeneration scheme in Woking town centre anchored by Marks & Spencer (M&S). The leading British retailer has opened alongside a number of retail and F&B brands, and the first BTR apartments.

Space NK to upsize into new stellar Covent Garden home

The Mercers’ Company has today announced that Space NK, the go-to destination for worldwide beauty discovery, has selected 3 Neal Street to launch its new, significantly upsized, double level, Covent Garden store, opening this May.

The Mercers' CompanyHarriet ShawMarch 23, 2022The Mercers' Company, London, retail, Beauty, Space NK, Upsize, Covent GArden

Ex-Head of Leisure at Curson Sowerby Partners launces EDIT LEISURE, a new leisure advisory business

Stuart Burdon-Bailey, former Head of Leisure at CSP, has launched EDIT LEISURE, a new leisure advisory business specialising in leasing, development, consultancy, asset management and tenant representation.

Inditex 4: Liverpool ONE

Grosvenor has today announced that international fashion brand, Stradivarius, has chosen Liverpool ONE for its city debut. Set to open in October 2022, the 8,000 sq ft flagship store will become the fourth Inditex-owned brand based in Liverpool ONE, marking a strong vote of confidence in the retail and leisure destination.

Liverpool ONEHarriet ShawMarch 17, 2022Liverpool ONE, Liverpool, retail, Grosvenor, Brands, International

35,000 sq ft leisure concept Babylon Park signs for UK debut at Camden Market Hawley Wharf

LabTech, owners of the world-famous Camden Market, have announced the signing of a UK debut site for Babylon Park, a new prime family entertainment leisure concept, at Camden Market Hawley Wharf.

Icon Outlet at The O2 reopens its doors

The O2 has announced that Icon Outlet, London’s premium outlet shopping destination, will be reopening its doors to visitors from Friday 18 March, just one month to the day since Storm Eunice damaged the iconic roof of the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue.

ICON OutletHarriet ShawMarch 14, 2022Icon Outlet, The O2, Janine Constantin-Russell, Reopening

Primark signs for Rushmere flagship

Central Craigavon Limited, owners of the Rushmere Shopping Centre in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is delighted to announce that terms have been agreed with Primark for a new anchor store.

RushmereHarriet ShawMarch 11, 2022Rushmere, Primark, Signing, Northern Ireland