Hooked: Seven Dials welcomes innovative art retail concept, The Hook

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.

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Duo of soup-erb new restaurants add to Chinatown London's culinary diversity

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.

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RED Construction Group unveils new Special Projects division

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.

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Italia Conti arrives at Woking's Victoria Place

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.

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The shoe fits: size? selects Liverpool ONE

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.

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Ted Baker signs at Merry Hill marking nearly 140,000 sq ft of brand commitment at the destination this year

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.

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iFLY selects The O2 for London debut

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.

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