Sovereign Centros has announced that schuh Kids, the kidswear-focused branch of leading footwear retailer schuh, has signed at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. Set to launch the 4,000 sq ft space this summer, the new store expands upon the existing schuh Merry Hill offer, with schuh Kids taking the unit adjacent to its parent brand.

Hammerson has announced that luxury watch retailer, TAG Heuer, has opened at Bullring, debuting its new design concept and marking the brand’s first standalone showroom in Birmingham.

Peel L&P has announced the opening of NEXT, the renowned British retailer, at Gloucester Quays, the South West’s premier outlet and dining destination. The opening of the 10,441 sq ft store marks the return of NEXT to the destination.

Hammerson has signed leading café and lifestyle brand, EL&N Café, for its Midlands debut at Bullring.

Grosvenor announces that Space NK, the worldwide retailer for luxury cosmetics, is making its city debut at Liverpool ONE and joining the extensive range of premium lifestyle brands on Peter’s Lane.

Legal & General has committed to further investment by submitting a planning application for a 2,200 sq ft building refurbishment and extension at Crayfields Park, to create a café and management suite. The building, known as Nash House, forms a key gateway to the 22 acre Crayfields Park in Orpington, Bromley.

Woking’s Victoria Place has welcomed independent lifestyle boutique, Lark London, with the multi award-winning brand opening the doors to its 1,558 sq ft space on 7 Commercial Way, marking its debut outside London.

Research conducted by CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed that despite the rise in cost-of-living, premium brands are experiencing a growth in sales. This suggests a greater focus on quality over quantity amongst consumers, as with in-store shopping outperforming online showcasing the value of retail experience.

CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed a significant trend towards lower price point hospitality venues performing well, in the midst of consumer cost pressures.

International property developer, Ballymore, has announced the signing of GAIL’s, the artisanal bakery concept and café, to join the F&B line-up at the distinctive Brentford Project.  Located just off the High Street, at 2 West Bradbury Yard, GAIL’s is due to open in early 2024.

The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced the opening of iFLY, the indoor skydiving experience, marking the operators London debut.

Grosvenor today announces that competitive-socialising Esports concept, Level Tap, is to launch a new 6,500 sq ft concept at Liverpool ONE’s Hanover Street, marking a city debut for a standalone Esports site. Providing an interactive, experience-led venue for gaming and Esports spectating, Level Tap’s debut site will host and broadcast live events from around the world.

The UK’s first choice indoor family activity brand, Oxygen, has announced the acquisition of regional trampoline operator, Jump Evolution. Building further presence within Greater London, the deal takes Oxygen’s portfolio to ten parks across the UK.

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Peel L&P has announced that El Mexicana, the authentic Mexican eatery, has signed at premier outlet and dining destination in the South West, Gloucester Quays.

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.