The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced that pub operator, JD Wetherspoon, has today opened its newest site at London’s The O2, following a £2.9 million investment.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Burger King has opened at Caledonia Park, the premier designer outlet village in Scotland. This latest opening follows a successful start to the year at the destination, indicating a strong and positive trajectory for 2023.

Grosvenor has announced that independent, Liverpool based coffee company, Bean Coffee Roasters, will be significantly upsizing and relocating within Liverpool ONE. Launching its new brand concept on College Lane, this latest commitment by the brand, is a milestone moment for both Bean and the destination. Demonstrating Liverpool ONE’s continued commitment to supporting and nurturing local businesses, the announcement marks Bean’s second upsize at the destination within the space of a year.

Victoria Place, the most significant regeneration initiative in Woking town centre for a decade, is set to be the home of hmv’s newest store. The British music and entertainment retailer is to make a welcome return to the destination in March in a 3,982 sq ft store at 46-47 Jubilee Mall in Peacocks, which was recently acquired by Arora. The announcement marks an important milestone for Victoria Place as the initiative approaches one year since its official launch, since which it has welcomed a number of leading retail and F&B brands.

Hammerson has been granted planning consent to bring to life ‘Drum’, the repurposing of the former department store at Grand Central, part of its Birmingham Estate, into 200,000 sq ft of modern wellbeing-designed offices.

Queensgate has announced that independent coffee pioneer, Black Sheep Coffee, has signed for a regional debut in Peterborough, as the brand continues its rapid expansion across the UK.

Grosvenor has revealed that Liverpool ONE has bucked national trends since the start of 2023, with a 16.5% uplift in sales compared to the same period in 2022.  The year-on-year rise outperforms the national picture, with an average increase of 5.2% in sales being recorded across the country according to the latest BRC data. 

RED Construction London, a regional arm to the main contractor RED Construction Group, has announced its appointment to deliver Barwood Capital’s multi-million pound redevelopment of Explore, the office building in Richmond, south west London, formerly known as Eton House.

Grosvenor has announced that, last weekend, popular online contemporary clothing and footwear brand, ARNE, hosted its first pop-up this year at Liverpool ONE. With visitors turning out in their masses, the bricks-and-mortar activation proved an overwhelming success for both ARNE and Liverpool ONE. Bringing their lucrative online brand to a physical format, the North West-based retailer’s pop-up highlights Liverpool ONE’s sustained commitment to supporting local brands and creating innovative, retail experiences. The activation ran from 10-12 March, taking a 2,200 sq ft space on Peter’s Lane.

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.