Merry Hill continues to champion conscious consumption as it hosts 14 ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers

Sovereign Centros has announced that Merry Hill, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, now has 14 ultra-rapid 250kW Tesla Superchargers.

Merry HillHarriet ShawMay 2, 2023Merry Hill, Tesla, Sovereign Centros

Innovative sportswear brand, On, launches first pop-up outside of London and Liverpool ONE

Grosvenor has announced that Swiss sportswear brand, On, has launched its first-ever pop-up outside of London at Liverpool ONE.

Liverpool ONEHarriet ShawMay 2, 2023Liverpool, Liverpool ONE, Pop-Up, Retail, Footwear

RED Construction London appointed to deliver phase one of the Sheppard Trust's redevelopment of Royal Cambridge Home

RED Construction London, a regional arm of RED Construction Group that operates in across London and the south east, has announced its appointment to deliver phase one of The Sheppard Trust’s redevelopment of the Royal Cambridge Home in Surrey.

RED ConstructionHarriet ShawMay 2, 2023RED Construction, Development, Construction

Iconic swimwear label, Hunza G, opens first ever store at Seven Dials, Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Hunza G, the sustainable swimwear brand, is opening its debut store at 35-37 Monmouth Street in Seven Dials, Covent Garden.

Seven DialsHarriet ShawMay 2, 2023Pop-Up, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, Retail

Shelley Sandzer secure flagship site for Holy Carrot

Specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured a debut permanent site for plant-based restaurant Holy Carrot at 156 Portobello Road.

The Yards, Covent Garden welcomes debut pop-up for online retailer, Libre London

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.

The YardsHarriet ShawApril 28, 2023Fashion, Covent Garden, The Yards, Pop-Up

Reaffirmed retail offering at The O2 as Tommy Hilfiger significantly upsizes

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 Grows Cambridge Portfolio with Acquisition of Coral Park Trading Estate

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.

RailpenHarriet ShawApril 27, 2023Cambridge, Railpen

Brat & DTZ Investors bring Mountain to Soho

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

Shelley SandzerHarriet ShawApril 27, 2023food destination, Food and Beverage, dining, Shelley Sandzer

Chinatown London secures debut location for Pan-Asian restaurant, YiQi

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

Harriet ShawApril 27, 2023

Tom Sellers opens doors to new Seven Dials restaurant, Story Cellar in Neal's Yard, Covent Garden

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.

Seven DialsHarriet ShawApril 26, 2023Seven Dials, food destination, Food and Beverage, F&B, Covent Garden

Gloucester Quays continues to make waves with growing sales

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.

Ashley Centre, Epsom signs Artisan bakery, GAIL’s

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.

Ashley CentreHarriet ShawApril 25, 2023cafe, Bakery, Retail destination, Shopping Centre

Oxygen Croydon Park bounces into £1.23 million transformation

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.

OxygenHarriet ShawApril 25, 2023Oxygen Freejumping, Trampoline Park, Activities, leisure, Starka

Merlin Entertainments appoints RED Special Projects to deliver Woodland Village Hub at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort

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.

RED ConstructionHarriet ShawApril 24, 2023LEGO, RED Construction, Construction

Liverpool ONE partners with dot-art to launch affordable artist studios

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.

Liverpool ONEHarriet ShawApril 21, 2023Art, Liverpool, Liverpool ONE, Retail destination

The O2 celebrates stellar Q1 and Easter half term performance, rivalling 2019 trade

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.

The O2Harriet ShawApril 21, 2023shopping, Shopping Centre, Retail destination, Icon Outlet at The O2, The O2

Shelley Sandzer marketing former Bunga Bunga Battersea

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.

Shelley SandzerHarriet ShawApril 20, 2023F&B, food destination, Food and Beverage, Shelley Sanzder

Making moves: International brand Gramicci selects Seven Dials, Covent Garden for first global store

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.

Seven DialsHarriet ShawApril 19, 2023Fashion, Seven Dials, Covent Garden, retail, Retail Signing, Bricks and Mortar

Bean brews a strong relationship with Stärka for its national roll-out

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.

StärkaHarriet ShawApril 19, 2023Coffee Shop, Coffee, cafe, Bean, Starka