Puttstars, the innovative indoor mini-golf brand operated by the Hollywood Bowl Group, has selected Queensgate Shopping Centre in Peterborough for a regional debut location, set to open later this year.

centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK, has been recognised for its sustainability achievements over the last 24 months with a Green World Award, the top tier of the Green Apple Awards – enabling companies and organisations to win environmental recognition not only for themselves, but also for their countries.

Grosvenor has welcomed Timothy Oulton, the British furniture company noted for its traditional handcraftsmanship, to Liverpool ONE. The 3,200 sq ft gallery, located on Peter’s Lane, has opened its first standalone space in the north of England.

CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has launched a data-driven scorecard to assist companies with evaluating how their existing and potential customer bases want them to improve their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) credentials.

Russell & Bromley, the premium British footwear and handbag brand, has opened in Grosvenor’s Liverpool ONE, marking its city debut and first store launch in 2022. Located on South John Street, the new 3,000 square feet site presents the new contemporary store format, reflective of the brand’s luxury positioning.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.