Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced the launch of three new electric vehicle (EV) charging locations in partnership with Osprey Charging, the UK’s fastest growing rapid-charging network. The first location is now installed at St Ann’s Shopping Centre in Harrow, London, with more charging points to be launched at two other Railpen assets very shortly this year.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Goldies has officially opened within Soho’s Kingly Court. Created by the team behind revered local bistro Blanchette, the 1,100 sq ft restaurant on the ground floor represents a debut location for the hospitality concept, in a prime location that serves both Carnaby Street shoppers and those that make a dedicated trip to Kingly Court for its quality food and drink offer. 

Hammerson has announced that PURESEOUL, the UK's premier K-Beauty store, is to open at Bullring & Grand Central, marking the brand’s Midlands debut and only its second store outside London.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that British womenswear brand, Sosandar, has signed at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Set to make its regional debut in the heart of the scheme, the womenswear retailer will be launching its third standalone bricks-and-mortar location in the destination’s upper Platinum Mall. 

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the submission of a planning application for the redevelopment of Metrocentre’s Green Mall entrance. The proposed scheme would represent significant investment to create new anchor units, enhance the public realm and landscaping, and revitalise one of the main gateways into the shopping centre.

OFFICE, the leading-edge international fashion footwear specialist, has officially opened its latest store in centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail destinations in the UK.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced a successful Summer Food Festival at top 10 UK outlet, Gloucester Quays, spotlighting over 150 stalls from local operators and uplifting footfall at the destination by 37% week-on-week. 

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced the signing of the renowned Italian beauty brand, KIKO Milano, at top 5 super regional mall, Metrocentre.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that Alley Cats, the New York-style pizzeria, has opened its brand new location on King’s Road, marking the brand’s second site to date.

Specialist leisure and F&B property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured popular chicken wing restaurant, Wingstop UK, and leading dessert restaurant, Heavenly Desserts, for adjacent units on New Broadway in Ealing.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, and Scottish independent renewable energy business, GreenPower, are pleased to announce a joint venture to co-develop the circa 66 megawatt (MW) Barachander onshore wind project in North Argyll.

Grosvenor has announced that British fashion retailer, AllSaints, has returned to Liverpool ONE, launching a pop-up on Peter’s Lane. The return of the leading fashion brand underlines Liverpool ONE’s commitment to responding to consumer demand, and curating an ever-evolving and relevant line-up of retailers.

The Mercers’ Company has announced a flurry of leasing activity in Covent Garden, with leading fashion and beauty brands, Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whisltes, and Lipault, committing to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long Acre and Neal Street.

Victoria Leeds, which is owned and operated by Redical, has announced that independent home décor store, northhome, will be significantly upsizing and relocating to Victoria Quarter’s County Arcade.

Shaftesbury Capital has unveiled a brand-new large-scale art installation, “Little Cloud World” in Covent Garden by Los Angeles-based artists Samuel Borkson & Arturo Sandoval III, known as FriendsWithYou. The London-first commission will be installed until October and features over 40 inflatable floating clouds in the Covent Garden Market Building. T

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, Brother Marcus, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, to launch its largest location to date.  The operator now has five sites in the capital.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Axel Arigato, the global Swedish footwear brand, has opened its flagship store at 21-23 Earlham Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that two renowned restaurateurs within Chinatown London have further expanded their presence at the destination. Maguro Group is set to bring its Korean street food brand, BUNSIK, to Wardour Street, whilst Alex Xu has launched Kung Fu Burger on Shaftesbury Avenue, for his fourth concept within Europe’s leading location for ESEA food and culture.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that luxury health club, Third Space, has signed for a new location on Mallord Street as the brand continues to expand its presence across the capital.  Set to open later in 2025, Third Space will bring a brand new facet to Sloane Stanley’s diverse portfolio, adding an unparalleled fitness and wellness offer to the Estate for the first time.

Sovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Slim Chickens, the American fried chicken restaurant chain, has launched a new location at Festival Place, joining the destination’s diverse line-up of F&B operators and making its Basingstoke debut.