Laings opens debut OMEGA showroom for Wales in St David’s
Landsec has announced that Laings, the luxury jewellery retailer, has opened a new dedicated OMEGA showroom at St David’s Cardiff. The renowned watchmaker has taken an 838 sq ft space, which is both the first mono-brand showroom to be operated by Laings, and the first dedicated store for OMEGA in Wales.
The Lucky Club opens flagship venue in LabTech's Camden Market
Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced that casual dining venue, The Lucky Club Camden, has opened its rooftop restaurant within the world-famous Camden Market.
Seven Dials' dining offer evolves
Shaftesbury has today announced the opening of four new culinary operators in the Seven Dials community. Danish bakery Ole & Steen, French restaurant The Patate, new dining concept St Martin’s House and boutique gelateria, ANITA join the destination’s already extensive array of restaurants, bars and cafes, reinforcing its position as a go-to dining destination in the heart of London’s West End.
Seven Dials in the spotlight with new concept: The Theatre Cafe Diner
Shaftesbury have today announced that The Theatre Cafe will open a brand-new concept, The Theatre Cafe Diner, located at the entrance to Seven Dials. Set to launch in summer 2022, the new diner-inspired venue will span 2,455 sq ft, over two floors at 154-156 Shaftesbury Avenue, in the iconic theatre district.
Ted Baker fashions a new store at centre:mk
Global lifestyle brand Ted Baker is set to open a new store at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. Opening within the centre later this year on Silbury Arcade, the 2,150 sq ft space will stock Ted Baker’s full range of womenswear, menswear, footwear and accessories.
Slim Chickens to spread its wings at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has today announced that Slim Chickens, the rapidly growing American dining brand operated in the UK by Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG), has chosen Liverpool ONE for its city debut. Set to open later this year, the 5,000 sq ft flagship restaurant adds further diversity to the destination’s casual dining offer and positions Liverpool ONE at the forefront of emerging culinary trends.
Inditex's third flagship store opens at Liverpool ONE
Grosvenor has announced the opening of leading international Inditex clothing brand, Bershka, at Liverpool ONE, marking its regional debut. Spanning 8,000 sq ft on South John Street, the space houses the brand’s three main lines; Bershka, BSK and Man, as well as a number of exclusive ranges.
Animal opens its first outlet store at Caledonia Park
Railpen, the investment manager for the £37bn Railways Pension Scheme, has announced Animal, a coastal lifestyle clothing brand, has opened its first UK outlet store at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village.
Summer season at The Yards, Covent Garden
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced a flurry of Spring and Summer activations taking place throughout The Yards, Covent Garden.
Lendlease adds to Elephant Park's culinary variety with two new F&B operators
Lendlease has announced the signing of two new F&B operators – RAREBIT and Cheeky Chicos – at Elephant Park, the £2.5bn regeneration project spearheaded by Lendlease and Southwark Council.
CACI senior living research reveals need for the sector to change approach
CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, is challenging the status quo with its latest research on senior living, a sector which last year saw a record-breaking £1.4bn investment*.
Komo for Woking: high end cocktail bar opens at Victoria Place
Victoria Place has today announced the opening of Komo, an exclusive cocktail bar. The 4,754 sq ft unit is located at 21-25 Commercial Way and is the second site for the operator.
Double treat: Shelley Sandzer secures Wardour Street sites for sweet concepts
Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured prime Wardour Street sites for two dessert-led concepts. Marking a UK debut, Cocomelt London has selected 132 Wardour Street for their first location outside of the USA, whilst health food café, Acai Berry, is set to open in the adjacent 130 Wardour Street unit, forming their sixth London location.
Gravity and Grosvenor announce £10 million new leisure experience at Liverpool ONE
Gravity Active Entertainment (“Gravity”), the UK’s fast-growing leisure and entertainment company, and Grosvenor, co-owner and asset manager of Liverpool ONE, announce plans for a 100,000 sq ft active experience at Liverpool ONE, the UK’s leading leisure and entertainment destination.
Icon Outlet to re-open in full as Skopes joins the line-up and sales set new benchmarks
On Friday, 29 April, Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s premium outlet shopping destination, is to re-open the last remaining stores, just 10 weeks after the extensive damage to the roof of The O2 which caused by Storm Eunice in February. Joining the line-up at the same time is Skopes, the independent menswear tailoring brand.
Queensgate in full swing with £2.5M Puttstars regional debut
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.
Apple of the South East's eye: centre:mk awarded sustainability accolade
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.
Liverpool ONE welcomes Timothy Oulton for first standalone gallery in northern England
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 unveils new ESG scorecard to help companies deliver targeted change
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 opens at Liverpool ONE, its city debut and first 2022 store launch
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.