Grosvenor has announced Liverpool ONE’s partnership with Liverpool-based social enterprise and art organisation, dot-art, to deliver affordable, flexible art studios in the heart of the city. The new Liverpool ONE space provides a vital hub for local artists as it supports the vibrant and diverse community of creatives within the region.  

The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a stellar trading period throughout Q1 and Easter half term, with sales throughout the destination surpassing 2019 results. Strengthened by impressive leasing activity with an abundance of new openings across retail, leisure, and F&B, as well as a strong run of events at The O2 arena including Country to Country festival, two nights of Ed Sheeran and nine nights of Elton John, The O2’s ongoing positive trajectory for 2023 continues, with the destination on track to experience one of its most successful years to date.

Leading specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, acting on behalf of a private landlord, is marketing 37 Battersea Bridge Road, a former home of the famed venue, Bunga Bunga.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Gramicci, the internationally renowned lifestyle clothing brand, is to make its global bricks and mortar debut at Seven Dials in Covent Garden. Located at 3 Earlham Street, the 1,400 sq ft debut store will stock the brand’s unique range of functional outdoor fashion.

Stärka, the innovative leisure real estate advisory business, has been appointed as sole agents by Bean Coffee Roasters, the award-winning independent and ethically sourced coffee operator.

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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.