Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Alo Yoga, the luxury activewear brand, has selected Covent Garden for a new UK location. The premium lifestyle brand is set to open its 5,000 sq ft anchor unit at the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street, a key gateway to Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The entrance of the world-class brand to this prominent Seven Dials location emphasises Shaftesbury Capital’s long-term strategy to curate a dynamic, mixed-used destination and cements Covent Garden’s position as a hub for internationally renowned, highly specialist brands.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Goldies, the new fresh and fired hospitality concept, has chosen Soho’s Kingly Court to launch its debut restaurant.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Ladurée, the luxury French pâtisserie brand, has opened a brand-new space for tea and haute cuisine above its flagship store in Covent Garden. Situated on the corner of the historic Market Building, the expanded tearoom overlooks the West Piazza, increasing the brand’s footprint in the iconic heritage setting.

The O2 has announced that Clip ‘n Climb, the international climbing leisure operator, will be joining the destination later this summer, marking the brand’s second site in London.

Gordon Ramsay Restaurants has officially opened its sixth London Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, at Lendlease’s landmark Pavilion building in Stratford Cross.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that technical athletic apparel brand, lululemon, has officially launched its upsized store on Long Acre within The Yards, Covent Garden.

Grosvenor has announced that Liverpool ONE, one of Europe’s leading retail and entertainment destinations, is to host over ten weeks of placemaking and experiential activations in a ‘Summer of Fun’ to deliver additional footfall and sales. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Carhartt WIP, the lifestyle and apparel brand that draws inspiration from workwear originals, has signed for a new flagship store in Soho. Opening on 33-35 Brewer Street, the signing signifies the leading landlord’s ability to deliver prime, flagship spaces for best-in-class brands.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the completion of its works for LEGOLAND Windsor’s Woodland Village.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that international restaurant and café brand, L’ETO, has opened its latest location within The Yards, Covent Garden.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Søstrene Grene, the popular homeware brand, has opened at Festival Place, Basingstoke. The Danish retailer has launched its debut Hampshire store at the top 25 UK retail and leisure destination, emphasising Festival Place’s continued appeal as a home for rapidly expanding, increasingly popular brands.

Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has welcomed premium sportswear brand, Castore, for the opening of their London outlet debut store, adding another dimension to the retail destination’s impressive sportswear line-up. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that new Chinese burger concept, Kung Fu Burger, is set to join Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in what will be the destination’s fourth partnership with restaurateur, Alex Xu. 

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Swarovski, the luxury crystal jewellery brand, has signed at Caledonia Park, Scotland’s premium designer outlet village, marking its Scottish outlet debut.

CBRE Investment Management has announced Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, has opened at Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination located in the heart of Islington, as the brand continues to roll out its ambitious expansion plans.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Fantomas, the new gastronomic concept behind dynamic duo George Bukhov-Weinstein and Ilya Demichev, is set to open on King’s Road later this summer. The restaurant will be headed up by chef Chris Denney, adding another renowned and award-winning name to the borough of Chelsea. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that The EL&N Deli & Bakery, a brand-new concept from the globally renowned café and lifestyle brand EL&N, is set to open in Covent Garden’s heritage-listed Market Building in July. 

Mexican-inspired, quick-service restaurant, Zambrero, will officially open its doors on 21st May at Hammerson’s Birmingham city centre destination, Bullring & Grand Central, as the Australian-born brand continues to rapidly expand across the UK.

Lendlease has confirmed the signing of Gordon Ramsay Restaurants at Stratford Cross’ landmark Pavilion building. The 10,000 sq ft space will house the 6th London opening of Gordon Ramsay’s popular Bread Street Kitchen & Bar. 

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that ODEON Cinemas will be the new anchor of the scheme’s £60m leisure extension, opening an eight-screen cinema later this year. It marks a regional debut for the operator, as its first in Cambridgeshire, and reaffirms Queensgate’s position as a top UK shopping centre destination, focused on delivering a well-rounded day-to-night experience for its visitors.