Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new brands have joined the Seven Dials neighbourhood located within its Covent Garden portfolio. Incorporating a mixture of UK debuts and permanent brick-and-mortar locations, these new additions continue to demonstrate the destination’s ongoing appeal in attracting and nurturing independent and innovative brand debuts, as well as flagship store openings.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Hobbs and Phase Eight have opened in Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, marking Hobbs’ first outlet in Scotland and Phase Eight’s second.

Hammerson is pleased to announce that Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches of Switzerland Group, has reopened its showroom at Bullring, following a substantial upsize and refurbishment.

Peel has announced the full launch of family leisure concept NERF AX at Trafford Palazzo, the UK’s first next generation experience centre. A first-of-its-kind, NERF AX has been created through a collaboration between toys and games giant Hasbro, and Rocafella Leisure Group, an innovative Manchester-based leisure operator and consultancy.

Crosstree Real Estate Partners, the London-based private real estate investment firm, has announced the signing of Miele for the final retail unit at One Berkeley Street, marking the completion of the landmark mixed-use development in London’s Mayfair.

Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has announced that Under Armour, the global sports apparel brand, will be making its London outlet debut at the destination.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Creed, the luxury authentic perfume house, has opened its flagship store in Covent Garden, unveiling its new store design and third standalone boutique in the UK. Situated on 14 King Street, the new store joins the destination’s extensive roster of acclaimed fragrance and beauty houses. 

Hammerson is pleased to announce that JD has more than doubled its footprint at Bullring & Grand Central, after officially opening an upsized store at the destination.

Sovereign Centros has announced that premium womenswear brands, Phase Eight and Hobbs, have opened at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced globally recognised fashion brands, Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein have opened at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village.

Grosvenor has announced that authentic Greek restaurant, The Real Greek, is to launch its debut site in the city at Liverpool ONE.

Research commissioned by Zest, the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF) backed EV charging company, has revealed the scale of opportunity for retail-led destinations and other public places that implement effective EV charging infrastructure.

The Entertainment District and Outlet Shopping at The O2, which are owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, have witnessed a solid trading period throughout October, solidified by a stellar half-term week. It also coincides with the opening of Calvin Klein’s brand new, larger store, which has increased its footprint by a significant 87% at the destination, further reinforcing The O2’s position as the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination. 

Grosvenor has announced that fan-favourite underwear brand, Lounge, is to launch a Christmas pop-up store in Liverpool ONE, marking its city debut.

Sovereign Centros has announced that XTRAFIT, the experience and community driven fitness operator, is to make its UK debut at Merry Hill next summer. The German-born brand will occupy 40,000 sq ft of the former Debenhams first floor.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that the luxury womenswear brand, Chinti & Parker, has opened its first permanent store on the King’s Road following a raft of collaborative and successful pop-ups over the last two years, as well as a new pop-up for ethical and sustainable fashion label, Aspiga.

Trafford Palazzo and Showcase are celebrating the brand’s four-week residency, with Showcase having made its North West debut at the UK’s first next generation retail and experience centre.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has secured a £13.5m contract to deliver 44 extra-care apartments for the St Monica Trust, at The Chocolate Quarter Retirement village in Keynsham near Bristol.

Sovereign Centros has announced that ASK Italian, the Italian dining restaurant chain, is set to open its latest restaurant at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations.