Peel L&P has announced that NEXT, the renowned British retailer, is to make its return to Gloucester Quays, the premier outlet and dining destination in the South West. Set to welcome the retail giant later this spring, the news follows a record breaking 2022 sales period for Gloucester Quays.

Sovereign Centros has announced the signing of community-focused concept, Nike Unite, at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. Taking a 10,165 sq ft space on the lower level, the store is designed to be a local home for members and the most valuable destination for sport.

Sovereign Centros has announced that trend-led womenswear brand, Vanilla, is set to take a 4,500 sq ft space at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. The fashion-forward retailer champions affordable, high-quality clothing, and the Merry Hill store will be home to both of the brand’s labels, Blue Vanilla and Pink Vanilla.

Shaftesbury has announced that the beloved character turned globally recognised brand, Miffy, is set to launch its first-ever standalone pop-up activation on Chinatown London’s 78 Shaftesbury Avenue. The classic storybook character will be brought to life in the 400 sq ft space, as the destination celebrates the Year of the Rabbit.

Grosvenor announces the signing of global activewear and lifestyle brand, Sweaty Betty, at Liverpool ONE, marking the brand’s standalone city store debut. Joining the extensive range of premium lifestyle brands on Peter’s Lane, the new 2,600 sq ft Sweaty Betty site will be the brand’s largest retail store in the North of England.

The O2’s Entertainment District and shopping outlet, Icon Outlet, which are owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, have experienced a stellar trading period throughout January and February half term. This follows a successful 2022 performance, indicating a strong and positive trajectory for the year ahead.  

Peel L&P has announced the opening of international footwear and lifestyle retailer, Timberland, at Gloucester Quays, the South West’s premier outlet and dining destination.

Sloane Stanley has announced the recent appointment of specialist independent property consultants, Levy Real Estate, to join the existing leasing team across the whole Estate incorporating the King’s Road and Fulham Road.

Crayfields Park, Legal & General’s 22 acre mixed-use scheme providing quality office and industrial space in Orpington, has secured Planet Turf as its dedicated landscape contractor.

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, has selected centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, for its latest location. The new store, which is set to open this summer, will have a selling space of over 4,500 sq ft and will exclusively distribute the Mango Woman collection.

Specialist coffee chain, Black Sheep Coffee, has selected centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, for the latest site in its growing portfolio.

Specialist UK leisure and property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured a new site in Bracknell for premium burger brand Five Guys, as the restaurant continues its expansion across the UK. 

Shaftesbury has announced that Seven Dials is set to welcome Crudo Cevicheria, London’s first build your-own cevicheria, come March. The new restaurant, which will be located at 36 Monmouth Street, will feature its distinctive menu that spotlights the classic Peruvian dish, ceviche.  

P-THREE, the specialist real estate agency and consultancy focused on mixed-use development and prime retail and leisure leasing, has been selected by the London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) to lead on the leasing of the key restaurant and catering anchors on Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, including 15,800 sq ft (GIA) of restaurant space at East Bank.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and the Mercers’ Company, has announced Fair Shot Café, the social enterprise, not-for-profit operator, has opened within The Yards, Covent Garden. 

Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging operators, has announced the launch of 56 EV charging sockets at Metrocentre, the country’s second largest retail and leisure destination.

Hammerson has signed leading luxury watch retailer, TAG Heuer, at Bullring & Grand Central, for the brand’s first dedicated boutique in Birmingham and first store to feature a new design concept.

Shaftesbury has announced Kati Kaia, the final winner of the ‘Start Up with Seven Dials’ incubator initiative, has launched its debut activation at 9-11 Shorts Gardens, Seven Dials, which will be open until June 2023.

Liverpool ONE has unveiled the new artwork for the city’s giant, 14.5 metre, Liverpool sign.

Grosvenor announces a strong start to the year at Liverpool ONE with the forthcoming relocation of Hollister Co., the global teen retailer division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.), alongside Hollister sub-brand, Gilly Hicks. This latest commitment by the international retailers, showcases a strong vote of confidence in the destination, following successful 2022 results.