RED Construction Group cements trio of project wins
RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced a trio of project wins totalling £22m across London and the South East, to be delivered by its dedicated Special Projects team.
Shaftesbury Capital announces opening of first European outpost of MealTime Malatang in Fitzrovia
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that MealTime Malatang has opened its European debut restaurant at 34 Goodge Street in Fitzrovia, further expanding the range of global cuisine on offer in Shaftesbury Capital’s Fitzrovia neighbourhood.
Vinted matches Primark's cashless transactions in clear indication of pre-loved retail growth
CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, has revealed that Vinted, the online marketplace, has matched Primark for the number of cashless transactions in March and April. The data comes from CACI’s new platform, Brand Dimensions, which compares spend across 300 well-known brands representative of the UK market.
Liverpool ONE Foundation celebrates £3m grant milestone
Grosvenor has revealed that the Liverpool ONE Foundation, which invests and supports young people’s mental health across the Liverpool City Region, is marking a huge milestone with a total £3 million being donated to local organisations since its inception.
Amendments to plans for the most sustainable and intelligent workspace in Cambridge submitted to Council
Design changes have been submitted for Botanic Place, a new office scheme with planning permission being developed by Railpen and Socius, which will see the delivery of the most sustainable and intelligent workspace in the UK, outside of London. The amendments, which are currently under review by Cambridge City Council, will significantly reduce the carbon impact of construction, improve energy efficiency, promote active travel with greater accessibility and priority for cyclists over cars, and enhance the volume of accessible shared outdoor green space.
Japanese 'Staircase BBQ' concept High Yaki opens at Chinatown London
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Japanese barbecue restaurant High Yaki has launched its debut location, in Chinatown London.
Badiani continues its expansion with a new shop in Balham
Badiani, the renowned gelato producer, is thrilled to announce its continued expansion in the UK with the opening of a new shop in Balham on Hildreth Street. Set to open its doors on 6th July, Badiani Balham will be the first to sell fresh, made-to-order pasta, alongside its usual offering of award-winning gelato, desserts and pastries.
Zest earns B Corp certification
Zest, one of the fastest-growing EV charging networks, has announced today its certification as a B Corporation (or B Corp), joining a growing group of companies reinventing business by pursuing purpose as well as profit.
All-day dining Indian restaurant, Kachori, opens at Lendlease’s Elephant Park
Kachori, a modern all-day dining Indian restaurant, has officially opened on Ash Avenue in Lendlease’s Elephant Park neighbourhood and joined the line-up of the diverse cuisines at the destination.
Luxury childrenswear boutique to join the King's Road
Sloane Stanley has announced the signing of the luxury Childrenswear boutique, Il Porticciolo, for its London flagship at 253 King’s Road. The London-based, Italian-produced clothing label is set to open on the Sloane Stanley Estate in early September.
Crudo Cevicheria opens new location in Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Crudo Cevicheria, London’s first build-your-own cevicheria, has opened its latest site in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, at 36 Monmouth Street.
PUMA set to leap into Gloucester Quays
Peel L&P has announced that PUMA, the internationally renowned athletic apparel brand, has signed at premier South West outlet and dining destination, Gloucester Quays.
Black Sheep Coffee commits to new location at Woking's Victoria Place
Victoria Place, Woking, is set to welcome Black Sheep Coffee this year. The independent specialist coffee chain will open its 1,722 sq ft space as part of the brand’s expansion across the UK.
Lakeside enhances luxury offer with store expansions
Lakeside, one of the UK’s most popular retail and leisure destinations, owned by property company SGS and managed by Global Mutual, is pleased to announce that it has extended its international, luxury line-up with three significant upsizes.
The O2 spices up F&B portfolio with the additions of Afrikana and Chipotle
The O2 has announced two new signings in the destination’s thriving Entertainment District, which is owned and operated by a joint venture between AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate. Afrikana, the independent African fusion restaurant, and Chipotle Mexican Grill, the globally recognised fast-casual dining chain, will bolster the already extensive line-up of bars and restaurants at the world’s most popular live eventertainment, leisure and retail destination when they open later this summer.
Six Pillars of Success: CACI and P-THREE reveal what it takes to create resilient places
Research conducted by CACI, the consumer and location intelligence specialist, and P-THREE, the specialist real estate agency and consultancy focused on mixed-use development and prime retail and leisure leasing, has revealed the six components critical for ensuring the UK’s towns, cities and retail destinations remain relevant for their communities.
P-THREE secures debut London location for Albert's Schloss
Acting on behalf of the landlord Criterion Capital, P-THREE, the specialist real estate agency and consultancy focused on mixed-use development and prime retail and leisure leasing, has secured a London debut for Albert’s Schloss on Shaftesbury Avenue.
New wagamama restaurant set to arrive at Merry Hill
Sovereign Centros has announced that much-loved restaurant chain, wagamama, is set to arrive this year at Merry Hill. Serving its iconic menu of pan-Asian-inspired favourites, the restaurant will take a 4,000 sq ft space on the destination’s Upper Mall close to the upcoming Hollywood Bowl, adding to Merry Hill’s culinary line-up.
Odd Muse returns to The Yards, Covent Garden following previous success at destination
Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Odd Muse, the independent ‘investment fashion’ label, has returned to The Yards, Covent Garden for its second pop-up, following its highly successful debut bricks-and-mortar experience at the destination last month.
TAG team: David M Robinson & Liverpool ONE welcome city debut with TAG Heuer boutique
Grosvenor has announced that award-winning British luxury jewellery retailer, David M Robinson (DMR), is launching its third store at Liverpool ONE and a new city debut, following its consistently strong performance at the destination. DMR’s new 3,600 sq ft boutique will be in partnership with Swiss watch brand, TAG Heuer, and will mark LVMH’s first dedicated partnership in the city.