Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has launched its festive activation, 12 Drops of Christmas at The Yards, Covent Garden, using pioneering geo-located technology for the first time in a UK retail setting. Cementing Longmartin Properties as a landlord with a difference, this latest activation accentuates their continual investment into The Yards and innovative approach, as well as their active management style with continual tenant engagement and support.

LabTech, owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the launch of its partnership with Good Sixty, the sustainable online marketplace for independent retailers and producers. Forty of Camden Market’s traders have signed up with nearly 2,000 products on offer, representing the first retail-only platform from Good Sixty.

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Sovereign Centros has announced the relaunch of leading fashion brand H&M at Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. The refurbished flagship store, spanning 26,000 sq ft, has allowed H&M to expand their offer, delivering an enhanced retail experience for Merry Hill’s visitors.

LabTech, owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced that The 3 Locks Brewing Company has opened at Camden Market Hawley Wharf. The new taproom is now offering football fans a venue to socialise and watch the World Cup.

Grosvenor has announced that exclusive footwear and apparel supplier, size?, has opened its debut store design concept at Liverpool ONE. Bolstering the destination’s premium retail line up on Peter’s Lane, the new 2,734 sq ft size? store is the third JD Group retailer to open at Liverpool ONE, joining JD Sports and Tessuti’s global flagship.

Grosvenor has announced that luxury boutique retailer, CRICKET, is to launch a new 21,000 sq ft flagship store at Liverpool ONE. Positioned at the head of Peter’s Lane, Liverpool ONE’s premium lifestyle pitch, CRICKET’s high-end, fashion anchor store will feature an extensive range of designer menswear, womenswear, and children’s collections, alongside designer bags, shoes and accessories.

Icon Outlet at The O2, London’s leading outlet shopping destination, developed by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced the signing of three independent British retailers – TOG24, Raging Bull, and Luke 77 – adding to the outlet shopping destination’s line up of over 60 premium retail brands.

Cyber esports café SideQuest, Asian fusion restaurant OISOI, and YiFang, the Taiwanese tea specialist, have opened at Elephant Park as Lendlease continues to establish the area as one of South London’s most exciting leisure, food and drink hubs.

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.