RED Construction South West has started on site to deliver the £22m 4-star Zeal Hotel in Exeter, following planning consent granted from East Devon District Council.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Starbucks has opened at Caledonia Park, the premier designer outlet village in Scotland.

Grosvenor has announced that independent, Liverpool based coffee company, Bean Coffee Roasters, has officially launched its brand new concept on Liverpool ONE’s College Lane. Building on the success of its initial pop-up and subsequent debut site, Bean’s relocation and upsize is the latest pledge to the destination by the brand, and highlights Liverpool ONE’s continued commitment to supporting and nurturing local businesses.

Sovereign Centros has announced the opening of community-focused concept, Nike Unite, at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. The launch of the 10,165 sq ft space marks a regional debut for Nike Unite, as well as being the first for the concept in a shopping centre environment.

Federated Hermes has announced that Lush, the leading UK-based cosmetics pioneer, has launched its newest Green Hub at Fleets Corner Business Park in Poole. Lush has invested £2.3m to grow the capabilities of their Green Hub in its commitment to and investment in the circular economy.

REISS, the premium international fashion brand, has selected centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, for its latest location and key site in the region. The new store, set to open on Silbury Arcade this summer, will showcase 1,884 sq ft of REISS’ modern womenswear, menswear, accessories, and childrenswear.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced Olea Social, the modern Mediterranean restaurant, has opened its debut site within The Yards, Covent Garden.

Grosvenor has announced that independent hotel, School Lane Hotel, has opened at Liverpool ONE, ahead the hugely anticipated Eurovision Song Contest next week. Located in the historic 1850s Russell Building and operated by multi-award-winning Hope Street Hotel, the 17,500 sq ft space has been sensitively restored to create 55 bedrooms over five floors.

Grosvenor has announced that GOLDSMITHS, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, is significantly increasing its presence at Liverpool ONE, doubling the size of its existing store and introducing its Goldsmiths Luxury concept to the showroom. Demonstrating a notable vote of confidence in Liverpool ONE, GOLDSMITHS will be investing considerably into the new store concept, which is set to be the brands largest location to-date and due to open later this year.

Oxygen, the UK’s first choice indoor family activity brand, has announced a series of appointments within the senior leadership team to build the brand with a focus on investing in enhancing the customer experience across its expanding portfolio.

Lendlease has announced the latest phase of the offer at Elephant Park, its thriving Zone 1 London neighbourhood. Ten new retail and restaurant units are being created, and Lendlease is actively seeking a mix of local independent operators and London ‘hero’ brands for the new space.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.