Sovereign Centros has announced a series of openings at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. Four brands have launched a total of 8,740 sq ft of retail space, further diversifying the large array of shopping options available to Merry Hill visitors.

Leading specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured the European debut location for speciality fast food restaurant, Yakiniku Like, at 47 Greek Street, Soho.

Shaftesbury has announced the opening of four new flagship stores on Neal Street, Seven Dials. Minimalistic clothing brand, Absence of Colour, lifestyle brand, Rockett St George, independent watch retailer, Mr Jones Watches, and a creative activation run by community organisation, My Runway Group, have joined Seven Dials’ diverse array of creative and aspirational brands, located in the heart of London’s West End.

Queensgate has announced that Puttstars, the innovative indoor mini-golf brand operated by Hollywood Bowl Group, has opened its 20,000 sq ft space, marking the first leisure concept to open within the centre’s £60 million leisure extension.

CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed that over half of Brits believe shopping online is cheaper than physical retail, a sentiment that is set to impact shopping behaviours this Christmas.

Popular healthy fast-food restaurant, itsu, is set to open its latest location at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK.

Sloane Stanley has announced that Chinti & Parker, the luxury womenswear brand, has opened its debut pop-up on the King’s Road, joining returning fashion favourites, Prochaine and Seraphina, as well as Dacre Art x Air Contemporary at 340 King’s Road.

Grosvenor announces the appointment of Chris Jukes as its Director of Liverpool ONE, succeeding Alison Clegg who is retiring after leading the destination for 15 years.

Wetherspoon have today announced a new pub opening in February 2023 at the world’s most popular music, leisure and entertainment venue, The O2, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners.

The UK’s first choice indoor family activity brand, Oxygen, has announced the acquisition of regional trampoline operator, RedKangaroo. Oxygen will continue to operate RedKangaroo’s sites in Reading, Nottingham and Coventry under the RK brand with the view to integrating them into the Oxygen brand in the months ahead.

Hammerson has announced that KENJI, the East-Asian inspired homeware and stationery brand, has opened its debut location in the West Midlands at the Bullring.

Shaftesbury has today announced the opening of a musical theatre inspired dining concept, The Theatre Cafe Diner, in their West End village, Seven Dials. Located at 154 Shaftesbury Avenue, the brand-new diner-themed restaurant spans 2,455 sq ft over two floors.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the opening of Cornish Bakery at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premier designer village. The addition of the 2,500 sq ft independent operator marks the first stage in the evolution of the destination’s F&B offer, with detailed negotiations underway with a number of other F&B brands to join the line-up.

Cosy Club, the well-known restaurant brand managed by award-winning hospitality business, Loungers, has officially opened its latest location at centre:mk Milton Keynes, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK.

Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of world-leading personal training business Ultimate Performance, at 293 Fulham Road. The 5,095 sq ft space will form the brand’s flagship location and is set to launch in early 2023.

RED Construction London, a regional arm to the main contractor RED Construction Group, has announced its appointment to deliver five high-quality residential units within ITC Properties’ £17m redevelopment of Townsend House in the heart of London’s Victoria district.

East London neighbourhood bar OutPost has launched at Lendlease’s International Quarter London (IQL), following the success of its sister site, White Post, in Hackney.

H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) puts store sustainability, experiential services and customer experience at the heart of their new Angel Central store which opened last Friday (28th October). The store offers a world leading interior look and feel for the brand, including the much-awaited introduction of H&M HOME, new click and collect lockers and self-service checkouts, to the delight of their local customers.

Shaftesbury has announced the launch of a new pop-up incubation space at Chinatown London, with wheelcake expert Dragon Cat Café the first occupant.

LabTech, owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the opening of three new culinary traders at Camden’s Buck Street Market, the UK’s first dedicated market for the conscious consumer.