Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Libre London, the online retailer specialising in women’s fashion and vegan beauty, has opened its debut pop-up at The Yards, Covent Garden, highlighting the destination’s appeal in securing a first-time brand for bricks-and-mortar space.

Icon Outlet at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced that leading designer lifestyle brand Tommy Hilfiger, has significantly upsized its store by more than 110%. This latest development follows stellar trading results throughout Q1 for both brand and destination, and is a significant vote of confidence in its presence at The O2 from the global fashion brand.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has purchased Coral Park Trading Estate in Cambridge.  Coral Park comprises nine units totalling 50,474 sq ft and is fully let to tenants such as Halfords, Wolseley and Royal Mail, offering a secure income stream with that will deliver long-term returns for Railpen’s members. 

DTZ Investors and the team behind Michelin-starred restaurant Brat, are to bring Chef Tomos Parry to Soho for his new concept, Mountain.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of debut Pan-Asian restaurant concept, YiQi, on Chinatown London’s Lisle Street.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Story Cellar, the second restaurant venture from two Michelin Star Chef Tom Sellers, has now opened in Neal’s Yard, Covent Garden located at 17 Neal’s Yard, the 1,700 sq ft Parisian inspired rotisserie style restaurant, welcomes Stephen Naylor as head chef and specialises in rotisserie chicken, whilst boasting an expansive wine programme.

Peel L&P has announced that Gloucester Quays grew its sales across the last financial year by 6%, in another show of strength for the premier South West outlet and dining destination.

CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) are pleased to be welcoming artisanal bakery concept and café, GAIL’s, to the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination. Located on East Square, the 5,958 sq ft space is set to open in Summer 2023.

Oxygen, the UK’s first choice indoor family activity brand, has unveiled its upgraded customer proposition through a £1.23 million refurbishment at Croydon Park, featuring transformed activity zones, facilities, café, and revamped event offerings.

RED Special Projects, the specialist operating division of RED Construction Group, has been appointed by Merlin Entertainments to deliver the hub facilities for Phase One of LEGOLAND Windsor’s Woodland Village which will open in Spring 2024.

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.