M&S to anchor South John Street as it reaffirms commitment to Liverpool city centre

Grosvenor has announced that leading British retailer, Marks & Spencer (M&S), is to join Liverpool ONE, anchoring South John Street in two floors of the former Debenhams.  Set to open in mid-2023, the retail giant is relocating from Church Street to create a 100,000 sq ft store in a move that reaffirms the brand’s commitment to the city centre.

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Oxygen appoints Stärka to boost national expansion

The UK’s first choice indoor family activity brand, Oxygen, has appointed Stärka, the leisure real estate advisory business, to support the brand’s expansion throughout the UK.  Stärka’s brief is to secure strategically located sites of between 20,000 sq ft to 30,000 sq ft owned or managed by landlords that are looking  to provide a unique experience for their customers and visitors.

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The O2's Entertainment District announces four new additions to its F&B line-up, including double debut openings

The Entertainment District at The O2, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced four new additions to the destination’s F&B line-up, welcoming two debut openings for Soukra and Trapdoor, and two signings for Haute Dolci and JD Wetherspoon. This latest wave of F&B news coincides with the Entertainment District celebrating exceptionally strong performance figures and continual success in the sector.

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Over 175,000 sq ft of new deals at Merry Hill in 2022 capped off by Lids regional debut

Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of Lids, a leading global retailer specialising in licensed sports and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel, at top 10 retail and leisure destination Merry Hill. The regional debut caps off a successful period, with more than 175,000 sq ft of new deals secured in the calendar year at the destination.

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Bossing it: Liverpool ONE secures BOSS relocation and upsize

Grosvenor has announced that German premium fashion brand, BOSS, will be relocating and upsizing their store at Liverpool ONE. Taking a new, prominent space on Paradise Street, the 13,500 sq ft flagship BOSS store marks a 130% upsize in total trading area and is a strong vote of confidence in the destination from a leading international brand.

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Ballymore Signs Brasserie and Deli Concepts at The Brentford Project

International property developer Ballymore has announced the signing of local restaurant and deli concepts, Sam’s Waterside and Sam’s Larder at The Brentford Project, its 1.2m sq ft mixed-use development in west London. Sam Harrison, seasoned restaurateur and Director of Genuine Restaurants Ltd, is to launch both the brasserie and deli in Summer 2023.

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The Yards, Covent Garden launches first-of-its-kind technology for its Christmas campaign

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.

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Camden Market partners with Good Sixty for debut online retail platform

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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