St Anns Shopping Centre secures Foot Locker relocation and upsize
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Foot Locker, the leading global sneaker and apparel retailer, has signed at St Anns Shopping Centre for its new Harrow flagship, relocating and upsizing from its current location at 34 St Anns Road.
Liverpool ONE to host one-of-a-kind Eurovision pop-up in anticipation of footfall uplift
Grosvenor has announced Liverpool ONE will be the home of the official Eurovision Song Contest pop-up store, the only one of its kind, from May 1 to May 14, as the city hosts the international competition, on behalf of last year’s winners, Ukraine.
Local recruitment firm TeamJobs takes office space in Fleets Corner, Poole
Federated Hermes has announced that TeamJobs, a Poole-based recruitment firm, has selected Fleets Corner Business Park for its new headquarters in a relocation and upsize move to facilitate the company’s sustained growth.
Dartford X races ahead as Railpen & Wrenbridge sign Caterham Cars for 54,000 sq ft industrial unit
Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the signing of Caterham Cars, the British manufacturer of specialist lightweight sports cars, at Dartford X, its market-leading industrial park in Dartford. Caterham Cars has acquired Unit D which is 54,000 sq ft, consolidating three existing sites in and around Dartford into the new space.
The O2 signs debut cutting edge aesthetics and skin clinic, Aatma Aesthetics
The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced Āatma Aesthetics, the cutting-edge medical aesthetic and skin clinic, has signed for its debut location, set to open in May 2023. Diversifying and expanding The O2’s beauty and well-being offering, which already includes Beauty Outlet, Clarins, Holland & Barrett, The Body Shop and The Cosmetics Company Store, Āatma Aesthetics will deliver a range of medically-led services, committed to providing natural and beautiful results for its clients.
If the schuh fits: schuh Kids signs at Merry Hill as Vanilla opens
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.
Right on time: TAG Heuer opens in Hammerson’s Bullring for debut standalone boutique in Birmingham
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.
NEXT up: British retailer NEXT opens at Gloucester Quays
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.
Picture perfect: EL&N Café to make regional debut in Hammerson’s Bullring
Hammerson has signed leading café and lifestyle brand, EL&N Café, for its Midlands debut at Bullring.
Liverpool ONE announces Space NK city debut
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 submits planning application for new café at Crayfields Park
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.
Independent lifestyle boutique, Lark London, opens debut store outside of London at Woking's Victoria Place
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.
Quality over quantity: CACI's brand dimensions finds growth in premium brands despite cost of living pressures
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.
Cheap as chips: Brits opting for lower cost F&B options, but still determined to socialise, CACI's brand dimensions finds
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.
Artisan bakery rises up at The Brentford project
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.
iFLY launches into The O2 for London debut
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.
Game changer: Liverpool ONE announces city debut for Esports venue
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.
Oxygen indoor activity parks' latest acquisition
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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Fresh new signing brings El Mexicana to Gloucester Quays
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.