The O2 has announced that Afrikana, the independent African inspired restaurant, has opened at the destination’s Entertainment District, which is owned and operated by a joint venture between AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate.

Shaftesbury Capital is pleased to announce that Arc’teryx, the Canadian high performance outdoor apparel and accessories brand, will be significantly upsizing to a new flagship store at 42 King Street in Covent Garden. This latest move reaffirms the brand’s commitment to, and success within, the destination, reinforcing Covent Garden’s appeal in attracting high-quality retailers.  

Specialist UK leisure property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has acted on behalf of landlord GPE to secure a debut site for The Caviar Bar, the luxury dining experience synonymous with exceptional caviar and seafood, within Medici Courtyard, located just off Mayfair’s Hanover Square.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that The Breakfast Club, the award-winning all-day breakfast concept founded by Jonathan Arana-Morton, is to launch its latest location at 55 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials this autumn.  

CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, has revealed the extent of positive impact on the cinema sector from the ‘Barbenheimer’ phenomenon.

Karma Kitchen, the Crosstree Real Estate Partners backed dark kitchen operator, has announced the launch of its latest site, a 20,000 sq ft location in Lower Sydenham, South East London.

Hammerson is pleased to announce that boutique bowling concept, Lane7, has officially opened its largest-ever location at Bullring & Grand Central.

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. The 1750 sq. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time.

Grosvenor has announced that Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers, has launched its largest location to date on Liverpool ONE’s Paradise Street.

The opening of leading sports fashion retailer, JD, is a significant addition to the scheme, elevating this category for visitors.

Landlord CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) celebrates the opening of JD, the leading sports fashion retailer in the UK and its 4,453 sq ft regional flagship at the Ashley Centre, Epsom.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that MINISO, the globally recognised lifestyle retailer, has launched its debut MINI MINISO concept at Chinatown London, its first in Central London. 

Grosvenor has announced that Sook, the pop-up retail space operator, has signed to take over a unit on Liverpool ONE’s Upper South John Street. Set to open at the start of November, the site will be the brand’s first foray into the North-West and operate for three months.

Grosvenor has today published a report setting out Liverpool ONE’s role in the physical, economic, and social renaissance of Liverpool.

Opened in 2008, the 42-acre retail and entertainment destination transformed Liverpool city centre, connecting the city back to its waterfront and acting as a catalyst for wider regeneration activity.

Fulham Broadway has undergone a destination-led transformation following investment by CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM), to deliver a brand-new look and feel for the 200,000 sq ft scheme in the heart of West London.

Grosvenor has announced that Joe & the Juice, the health-focused fast-food and juice bar chain, has opened on Liverpool ONE’s Paradise Street, marking its second branch at the destination.

Sovereign Centros has announced that KENJI, the design-led homeware retailer, and Rituals, the luxury beauty & wellbeing brand, have signed at Merry Hill.

Queensgate has announced Black Sheep Coffee, the independent coffee pioneer, has opened a kiosk unit at the centre, marking the brand’s regional debut in the East of England. 

Sloane Stanley is pleased to announce the launch of the artisanal Swedish bakery brand, Fabrique, selecting longstanding home and lifestyle tenant Designers Guild’s flagship retail store for the brand’s first new café concept, at 267-277 King’s Road.

Lendlease has announced that Kiki and Miumiu, the independent food market specialising in pan-Asian produce which started its business at Elephant Park, is to upsize on Walworth Road at the thriving Zone 1 London neighbourhood, more than doubling its footprint at the destination.

Primark Salisbury opens its doors today at 10am, much to the delight of residents and visitors who have long anticipated its opening in the city.