CBRE Investment Management celebrated Angel Central, Islington’s leading retail and leisure destination, debut ‘East in Angel’ festival.

Cosy Club, the well-known restaurant brand managed by award-winning hospitality business, Loungers, has selected centre:mk Milton Keynes for its latest location and one of only a handful in the South East.

Grosvenor has announced the signing of The Vintage Store, the leading vintage clothing retailer, at Liverpool ONE. Set to open at the end of May, the Liverpool ONE site will be The Vintage Store’s largest to date, occupying a 12,000 sq ft space.

Volvo, one of Europe’s leading car makers, has opened a new studio at Brent Cross, providing unique access to its latest electric vehicles as the brand aims to ‘become all-electric’ by 2030.

Grosvenor has announced that award-winning British luxury jewellery retailer, David M Robinson (DMR), has significantly upsized and extensively refurbished its Liverpool ONE flagship. DMR’s commitment to expand and launch its latest concept showroom is a milestone moment for both the Liverpool brand and the destination, where it has operated since Liverpool ONE’s launch in 2008. The latest developments on South John Street follows DMR’s consistently strong performance at the destination and is a significant vote of confidence in Liverpool ONE.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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, 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*.

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.

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 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.

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.