Shaftesbury has announced that The Hook, a unique art gallery retail concept, has opened its flagship London store in Seven Dials in the heart of the West End. Featuring a range of both established and emerging artists, across a variety of subjects and styles, the 1,588 sq ft space is located at 37A Neal Street, adjacent to Ollie Quinn.

Sloane Stanley has announced the opening of technology-led sleep smart brand, Sleep.8, in its newly upsized and refurbished flagship store at 362-368 King’s Road.

Shaftesbury has announced the further diversification of Chinatown London’s range of cuisines with the launch of two new restaurants. Making its European debut is Zhang Liang Malatang, the serve yourself Chinese eatery with more than 5,500 outlets across Asia-Pacific. Zhang Liang Malatang joins Speedboat Bar, a new Thai restaurant concept from JKS Restaurants and chef Luke Farrell.

Victoria Square, the leading retail and leisure destination positioned in the heart of Belfast, has announced the signing of global activewear and lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty for its Northern Ireland debut.

Stärka, the innovative leisure real estate advisory business founded by Sammy Jones and David Bell, has doubled in size with two new appointments as the business celebrates deals totalling over 400,000 sq ft so far this year.

CBRE Investment Management has announced TONIC15, the Korean beauty destination, has opened its second pop-up within Angel Central following success earlier in the year.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced a new operating division to facilitate the next stage of the company’s growth. Focused on delivering exceptional construction services on building projects valued from £100k to £7m, RED Special Projects joins the company’s regional arms, RED London and RED South West.

Victoria Place, the most significant regeneration initiative in Woking town centre for a decade, has welcomed Italia Conti to Henry Plaza. The renowned performing arts institution has opened a 48,000 sq ft purpose-built musical theatre, acting and dance facility, spanning two floors in Henry Plaza’s striking atrium, seeing upwards of 800 students and staff in attendance.

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured a new site for artisanal pasta concept restaurant and workshop, Officina 00 at 67 Whitfield Street, Fitzrovia. The all-encompassing space will be the operator’s second, after Shelley Sandzer secured their debut site in 2019.

Lendlease has signed the luxury cinema concept, Everyman, as anchor leisure tenant at the landmark Turing Building within International Quarter London (IQL). Both the Everyman cinema and the Turing Building are set to launch in 2024.

Grosvenor has announced that exclusive footwear and apparel supplier, size?, has chosen Liverpool ONE to debut its new store design concept. size? is the third JD Group retailer to sign at the destination, joining the recently opened Tessuti global flagship, and JD Sports. The 2,734 sq ft site will open on Peter’s Lane this winter, relocating from its current Liverpool store.

LabTech, owners of the world-famous Camden Market, have announced the opening of experiential Camden Coffee Roastery, a café and roastery concept, at Camden Market Hawley Wharf.

Sovereign Centros has announced the signing of Ted Baker, the global lifestyle brand, at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. Set to open later this year, the signing of Ted Baker takes Merry Hill to almost 140,000 sq ft of new or enhanced space in 2022. This includes new signings, re-gears, refurbishments, and renewals, showcasing operator confidence in the leading location.

Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, who own and operate Icon Outlet and the Entertainment District at The O2, has announced iFLY, the indoor skydiving experience, is set to open at The O2 mid-December 2022, in what will be the company’s first London location.

Peel L&P has announced the opening of authentic Greek restaurant, The Real Greek, at Gloucester Quays, the premier South West designer outlet and food destination. The new location, owned by restaurant group Fulham Shore, has launched in the destination’s dining hub on Merchants Road, in a 4,035 sq ft space.

Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian inspired homeware and stationery brand, has selected Bullring for the brand’s first location in the West Midlands.

NatWest, the major retail and commercial bank, has launched its latest community banking hub within centre:mk Milton Keynes, providing a base and support for local enterprise activity.

Railpen, the investment manager responsible for the safekeeping and administration of over £37 billion AUM for several pension schemes, has purchased the 309,000 sq ft office development in the heart of Cambridge from Pace Investments.

London’s leading food hall, Seven Dials Market, celebrates its three-year anniversary this week, cementing its strong position as a destination for culinary originality, diversity, and exploration.

Lendlease has announced the opening of The Rosy Hue at Elephant Park, a neighbourhood pub from south London group Livelyhood. It is joined by Mexican fusion restaurant and bar, Cheeky Chicos, and Korean-Japanese restaurant Kokoro, with all three having launched on the destination’s lifestyle hub, Ash Avenue.