Railpen appoints Maria Averkina as Asset and Development Manager

Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes, has announced the appointment of Maria Averkina as Asset and Development Manager. Maria will asset manage and devise bespoke development strategies across Railpen’s diverse portfolio, delivering Railpen’s strategy of creating clusters of high-quality assets with strong sustainability credentials in locations with the opportunity to drive rental growth.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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