Materials science company PANGAIA is set to open its first standalone UK flagship store in Shaftesbury Capital’s Soho neighbourhood, in a prime location on Carnaby Street this summer.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Margaret Dabbs London, the renowned beauty and wellness brand, specialising in feet, hands, nails, and legs, has selected King’s Road to open its newest clinic in London, marking its seventh in the capital and 14th internationally.

Grosvenor has announced that three food and beverage concepts are coming to Liverpool ONE’s Chavasse Park and Wall Street, joining the destination’s extensive line-up of hospitality operators in the UK’s most sociable city.

Retail bosses are forecasting a major boost to footfall as the city prepares for a series of large-scale events that are expected to attract visitors from across the globe, with an additional 100,000 people set to visit Liverpool ONE during the second quarter of the year. 

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that internationally renowned luxury brand, Swarovski, is returning to West Midlands flagship destination Merry Hill, with a standalone boutique set to launch this spring.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that SanHao, a restaurant focused on hand-pulled noodles and soups, will be debuting within Chinatown London’s vibrant food landscape, bringing traditional delicacies and culinary innovation to 3 Gerrard Street. 

Hammerson is pleased to announce that Inditex’s international fashion brand, Zara, will significantly upsize at Bullring & Grand Central, as part of the successful repositioning of the Birmingham city centre asset and the repurposing of a former department store space.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that ERGON House, the Greek boutique hotel brand known for their unique blend of hospitality and exceptional culinary experiences, is set to open in Covent Garden in a newly refurbished heritage listed building, anchoring King Street next year.

CBRE Investment Management has announced KIKO Milano, the Italian cosmetics brand, is set to open a new store in Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination situated in the heart of Islington. This forms part of the brand’s rapid expansion plans across the UK and the continued strength of Angel Central in elevating its wider retail offer for visitors.

Grosvenor has announced that Zara, the global fashion brand, is set to significantly expand its flagship store at Liverpool ONE.

Shaftesbury Capital is celebrating the success of its long-term support for Smart Works, the UK charity, with its fourth pop-up across the West End portfolio having taken donations past £200,000 to date.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Danish homeware retailer, Søstrene Grene, is set to open at Festival Place, one of the UK’s top 25 retail and leisure destinations. The popular lifestyle brand will make its Hampshire debut this year, bolstering Festival Place’s position as a key regional hub for fast-growing, sought-after brands.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Metro Retail Park, the North East’s leading destination for homewares and furniture, is now fully let, following the opening of NCF Living, the retailer specialising in sofas, dining, and beds. Metro Retail Park benefits from its adjacency to Metrocentre, one of the top five super regional malls in the UK and number one destination in the North East.

Shaftesbury Capital, a founding patron of the British Beauty Council, has announced that global beauty pioneer, ELEMIS, has selected Covent Garden’s Seven Dials for its first standalone store in London. Set to open at 23 Monmouth Street, ELEMIS will join the neighbourhood’s wide selection of wellness brands, following the resounding success of its Cleansing Lab Pop-Up in Covent Garden’s Piazza last year.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that smash burger specialist, Boo, is set to open at Merry Hill later this spring, further diversifying the collection of casual dining brands within the destination’s new leisure quarter.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Josephine, the new neighbourhood French bistro concept by Michelin-starred Claude Bosi and Lucy Bosi, has opened at 315 Fulham Road.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has celebrated the topping out of the Warwick Castle Hotel, the newest addition to Warwick Castle’s already impressive accommodation offering made up of Woodland Lodges, Medieval Glamping and Tower Suites.

Peel has announced that Charity Super.Mkt, the UK’s first-ever multi-charity shop, is set to open its next pop-up at premier southwest urban outlet Gloucester Quays. The 4,000 sq ft store will launch at the outlet on March 14th, introducing its popular ‘second-hand department store’ concept to a key entrance off High Orchard Street.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Arc’teryx, the high-performance outdoor apparel brand, has now opened its new flagship store within the newly refurbished listed building at 41-42 King Street in Covent Garden.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that new all-day dining concept, thirty7, has selected Covent Garden for its debut location.