Primark comes to Salisbury
Primark has today announced plans to open a new 29,700 sq ft store in the cathedral city of Salisbury, Wiltshire. The much-anticipated new store, which is expected to open in the summer of 2023, will occupy a prime retail unit in the Old George Mall shopping centre, which is managed by Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes.
SmileDirectClub opens at centre:mk in South East regional debut
Leading oral care brand, SmileDirectClub, has opened a new clinic at centre:mk in Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK. The new 600 sq ft clinic is a South East regional debut for SmileDirectClub, and offers state of the art clear aligner therapy to centre:mk’s visitors at 1350–8 Sunset Walk.
LabTech courts five more F&B brands at Camden Market Hawley Wharf
LabTech, owners of the world-famous Camden Market and a leading London property investment company, has announced a quintet of new F&B brands at Camden Market Hawley Wharf, the 580,000 sq ft retail, F&B, and experiential destination in the heart of Camden.
Caledonia Park signs Kate Spade for Scottish outlet debut
Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes, announces the launch of global lifestyle brand kate spade new york’s first outlet store in Scotland, at the premier designer village, Caledonia Park.
Tessuti sets designer sights on Northern Ireland flagship at Victoria Square
Victoria Square, the leading leisure and retail destination positioned in the heart of Belfast, has announced the signing of Tessuti for its Northern Ireland debut at the scheme.
Black Sheep Coffee flocks to Lion Walk
CBRE Investment Management has announced that innovators in the coffee industry, Black Sheep Coffee, will bring their 100% specialty grade Robusta beans to Colchester this summer, as part of their regional expansion plans.
New luxury diamond, jewellery & watch brand, Loupe, launched its flagship boutique at centre:mk in Milton Keynes
Beaverbrooks, the 103-year-old family-owned jewellers with 71 stores nationwide, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of a new carefully curated concept luxury diamond, jewellery and watch brand – Loupe, which opened the doors of its highly anticipated flagship boutique on Thursday 9th June 2022 at centre:mk in Milton Keynes.
The O2 announces series of new sustainable measures
The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe, has today announced a series of new measures to make the world’s most popular music, leisure, and entertainment venue even more sustainable for fans, bands and brands.
Brands with green credentials still attractive to younger audiences in spite of cost of living crisis, CACI research finds
Research conducted by CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has shown the extent to which consumers are planning to modify their spending, when considering the cost of living crisis. The data presents positive opportunities for businesses that can adapt to the changing spending habits of younger generations.
Seven Dials celebrates Platinum Jubilee in style
Shaftesbury’s Seven Dials neighbourhood was transformed for the long-awaited Platinum Jubilee weekend. Located in the heart of London’s West End, all seven streets were decorated, and tenants came together to provide a specially curated series of activities and entertainment to celebrate 70 years since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.
The O2 undergoes brand and marketing refresh with new director appointment
The O2, the world’s most popular music, leisure, and entertainment venue, has announced the appointment of Robbie Balfour as Brand & Marketing Director to lead the marketing strategy across the full campus at venue, including the arena, Icon Outlet, Up at The O2 and the Entertainment District.
Red to Green: RED Construction South West appointed to deliver first sustainable 'ZEAL Hotel'
RED Construction South West, the regional arm of RED Construction Group, has been appointed to deliver the £20m net zero carbon ZEAL Hotel in Exeter. It is the third project that the RED SW management team have delivered for the client, and will be the first ZEAL Hotel.
Sleep.8 invests and upsizes King's Road store
Sloane Stanley has today announced the forthcoming £200k investment and upsize of technology-led sleep smart brand, Sleep.8 at 362-368 King’s Road, marking more than a doubling in total sq. ft.
Space NK launches new larger Covent Garden store
The Mercers’ Company has announced that Space NK, the worldwide retailer for luxury cosmetics, has opened its brand new, two-storey location at 3 Neal Street, Covent Garden.
The King's Road welcomes Seraphina for long standing seasonal pop-up residency
Sloane Stanley has announced the return of luxury retailer, Seraphina, to 340 King’s Road, marking the twelfth year running the brand has selected this space to show its collection of timeless, Indian-inspired apparel and homeware.
Two UK debut concepts headed for Chinatown London
Shaftesbury has announced that two UK debut concepts will be joining Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue. Hong Kong-style tea restaurant, The Eight, and serve yourself Sichuan eatery, Zhang Liang Malatang, are both set to launch at the destination later this summer.
LabTech lassos cult bar brand: Coyote Ugly Saloon
Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has announced the signing of Coyote Ugly Saloon. The international cowboy-themed bar chain is set to open a debut London venue at Camden Market later this year.
RED Construction Group builds senior management team with Business Development Director hire
RED Construction Group has announced the appointment of James Bardwell MICE as Business Development Director, overseeing business opportunities across RED Construction London.
Welsh bar Gin Ne Sais Quoi set to open in Cardiff’s St David’s
Landsec, part of The St David’s Partnership, owners of St David’s in Cardiff, has today announced that Welsh bar Gin Ne Sais Quoi has signed to join the destination this summer. The specialist gin and cocktail venue will take a 6,800 sq ft space, split over two floors.
Renewed retail offering for Liverpool ONE as Kick Game signs and Kenji upsizes
Grosvenor today announces new retail activity at Liverpool ONE, where luxury footwear brand Kick Game has signed for a 3,500 sq ft unit on South John Street. Kick Game will join Kenji, the Japanese-inspired homeware and stationary retailer, which is upsizing its store by 40%.