Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Aqua Restaurant Group has launched Luci, London’s first Italian Dining Bakery, at 136 Long Acre. This opening marks a key addition to The Yards’ portfolio of authentic and high-quality operators, strengthening its position as a key dining destination in the heart of Covent Garden. 

Liverpool ONE has reiterated its commitment to innovation and visitor engagement with the launch of its latest activation, ‘Liverpool ONE Innovation Challenge’, in collaboration with investment and innovation firm, True.

Cain International (‘Cain’), the privately held investment firm, has agreed a letting to contemporary South-East Asian concept Sticky Mango at its mixed-use destination, Islington Square.

Grosvenor has announced that Liverpool ONE has welcomed MOJO, the rock n’ roll Americana style cocktail bar. Relocating from within the city centre, MOJO has launched on Liverpool ONE’s Hanover Street, marking a significant upsize from its previous Back Berry Street home.

Victoria Place in Woking is to welcome Danish homeware retailer, Søstrene Grene, later this year, as part of its rapid expansion across the UK. Occupying a prominent position on Henry Plaza between M&S and Moss Bros., the brand is opening a 4,673 sq ft store, its first-ever in Surrey.

Ashley Centre – 16 August 2023 – CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) has announced GAIL’s, the artisanal bakery concept and café, has opened at the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination.

GAIL’s has launched a 5,958 sq ft unit spanning three floors adjacent to the entrance to East Square. Serving its signature high-quality pastries, breads, and cakes, GAIL’s elevates the F&B offering at the Ashley Centre.

After months of anticipation, Marks & Spencer has today (Tuesday 15 August) officially opened its latest new store on Liverpool ONE’s South John Street.

The O2 has announced a revision of its outlet shopping brand identity, simplifying ‘Icon Outlet at The O2’, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, to ‘Outlet Shopping at The O2’.

Sovereign Centros has announced that premium womenswear brands, Phase Eight and Hobbs, are upsizing within Merry Hill.

Legal & General Investment Management (“LGIM”) announces today, on behalf of its Real Assets platform, the launch of a fully-fitted office product at Crayfields Park, the 22-acre mixed-use scheme providing quality office and industrial space in Orpington. 

Gravity Active Entertainment (“Gravity”), the fast-growing leisure and entertainment company, has launched the new flagship Gravity MAX at Liverpool ONE. Gravity’s biggest investment to date and its largest site, the £10 million destination showcases 100,000 sq ft of the brand’s newest and most enhanced active experience concept, Gravity MAX.

Icon Outlet at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced a duo of significant store upsizes from global lifestyle brand, Calvin Klein, and global sports retailer, Lids.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Woodhead Restaurant Group, owned by William Lander and Daniel Morgenthau, has opened the eponymous 64 Goodge Street, a new Gallic-inspired concept in Fitzrovia.

Sandbox VR has officially opened its largest venue globally and first ever UK site outside of London at Hammerson’s Bullring & Grand Central in Birmingham city centre.

Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion groups, has opened its latest flagship location at centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK. 

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced its appointment to deliver the £31m redevelopment of 55 Pall Mall, to be carried out by its dedicated London team. 

Liverpool ONE has launched a cash back rewards scheme as its 15th anniversary celebrations continue. 

Grosvenor has announced that Swarovski, the luxury crystal jewellery brand, has opened at Liverpool ONE, in a move that marks the return of a standalone Swarovski store to the city.

Covent Garden is partnering with the charity to support their mission of empowering women across the UK who need help securing employment and changing the trajectory of their lives.

CACI, the consumer and data solutions specialist, has conducted special research for Independent Retailer Month, revealing which UK locations have embraced independent retail the most since 2019. CACI have used their location intelligence platform, Centre Dynamics, to analyse a range of destinations such as city centres, shopping malls, and regional towns, highlighting shifts in provision and geographical trends for independents.