Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of Beaverbrooks, the family-owned national diamond, jewellery, and watch retailer, within an upsized unit at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK.

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has acted on behalf of JP Morgan to let a 1,894 sq ft debut site for Edo Izakaya, a Japanese sake concept founded by Sonny Huang, the owner of Robata, the popular West End sushi restaurant.

Sovereign Centros has announced the installation of 32 twin-socket electric vehicle (EV) charging points at Merry Hill, a top 10 UK retail and leisure destination. EV charging specialist Zest has invested in the centre to deploy the charge points and provide long-term operation.

Leisure concept Woking Superbowl has opened in Victoria Place, Woking, the significant town centre regeneration initiative that launched in March this year. The recently opened 26,500 sq ft space features amusements such as a state-of-the-art 14-lane bowling alley and a ‘space age’ Laser Quest arena along with both food and dining options.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced it is to fund the redevelopment and extension of an existing mental health facility in Sunderland for the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Grosvenor today announces the opening of Charlotte Tilbury’s ‘Beauty Wonderland’ at Liverpool ONE. The 1,000 sq ft store, located on the corner of Paradise Street, marks the brand’s first UK opening in six years and the first standalone UK Charlotte Tilbury space outside London.

Sovereign Centros has announced the signing of Hollywood Bowl, the UK’s largest ten-bowling operator, at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. Set to open in 2023, Hollywood Bowl is a milestone signing that adds significantly to Merry Hill’s evolving leisure offer.

Sloane Stanley has announced the launch of Ted’s Grooming Room, London’s ‘most authentic barbers’, at 283 Fulham Road. The 645 sq ft space combines traditional Turkish grooming services with a quintessential English barbershop aesthetic.

Victoria Square, the leading retail and leisure destination positioned in the heart of Belfast, has announced that activewear and lifestyle brand Gilly Hicks has officially opened its first standalone store in Ireland.

Liverpool ONE is a leading retail and entertainment destination, set in the heart of Liverpool, the UK’s most sociable city. Built around the city centre’s existing streets, the 1.65 million sq ft contemporary open-air destination is a must-visit for those who love to shop, eat, drink, be entertained and relax.

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.