The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced two new design-led independents are joining the King’s Road. Penelope Chilvers, the designer footwear and accessories brand, has opened its fourth store in London at 328 King’s Road, with KayaNuka, the women’s fashion label, also opening a pop-up at 324-326 King’s Road.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that internationally celebrated beauty retailer, Grown Alchemist, is set to make its UK debut within the Soho neighbourhood, opening at 35 Beak Street in November. 

Festival Place in Basingstoke has announced a flurry of F&B activity, as Boswells, the family-run café operator, and Heavenly Desserts, the leading desserts outlet, commit to launching at the centre later this year. Sovereign Centros from CBRE, Festival Place’s Asset Manager, has, in addition to the two new signings, secured investment from Pan-Asian-inspired restaurant chain wagamama, which is set to expand its footprint significantly at the centre.

Grosvenor has announced that technical outdoor and sportswear retailer, Montirex, has opened its debut bricks and mortar unit at Liverpool ONE, marking the brand’s first standalone pop-up store.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian outdoor brand, has opened its debut UK store in Covent Garden. Located at 49 Long Acre, the opening of the international brand’s first-ever UK store exemplifies Covent Garden’s reputation as the nation’s de facto performance-wear hub, further reinforced by the one-of-a-kind activation hosted by the brand in honour of the store’s launch.

Festival Place has announced the signing of Superbowl UK, the family-friendly entertainment centre, creating a landmark leisure anchor for Basingstoke. The 16,750 sq ft unit will launch in summer 2025, and will be joined by Hans Buffet, which has signed to open a buffet concept next door.

Global Telesat Communications Ltd, the innovative satellite communications products and services company, has selected Fleets Corner Business Park for the location of its new headquarters.

Space NK, the UK’s leading British beauty retailer, has selected centre:mk, one of the UK's top 10 retail destinations, for its next debut as the brand continues to expand in strategic locations across the UK and Ireland.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that leading outdoor brand, Berghaus, has opened its second standalone UK store at Gloucester Quays. The popular brand joins the top 10 UK outlet’s unrivalled line-up of outdoor retailers.

Merry Hill has announced the signing of an upsize for Footasylum, with the leading streetwear retailer set to triple in size, showcasing continued investment in the top 10 UK destination by best-in-class brands.

Bringing together industry leaders, innovators and professionals across the property and construction sectors, the Liverpool City Region Sustainable Property Group is hosting the second-annual conference to debate the sustainability challenges facing the built environment on 26th September. 

An innovative Newcastle United Foundation Careers Hub has supported more than 1,000 young people since opening less than one year ago in Gateshead’s Metrocentre.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that La Maritxu, the Basque cheesecake operator, has signed for its second London location on Soho’s Kingly Street, adding a distinctive dessert offer to the world-famous dining destination. 

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced its appointment by Berkeley Estate Asset Management (BEAM) to carry out a comprehensive refurbishment of 8 Lancelot Place in Knightsbridge. Delivering the refurbishment is RED Construction Group’s Special Projects team, which will be undertaking some of the works while office tenants remain operational. 

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that River Island is undertaking a comprehensive refurbishment of its 25,500 sq ft store at top 5 UK super regional mall, Metrocentre. Works have commenced to create a best-in-class shop fit and refreshed shopping experience, at the largest River Island store in the North East.

Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced a trio of retail additions to its lineup, including returning favourite, Clarks, British footwear brand, Soletrader, and a London outlet debut for contemporary bedding brand, Bedeck. 

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that international freshly-made food and organic coffee chain, Pret a Manger, is to make its city debut at Gloucester Quays, as will doughnut specialist Krispy Kreme. The globally renowned brands will be joined by Subway, with all three due to open in the coming weeks at the top 10 UK outlet.

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that Brother Marcus, the modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant founded by Alex Large and Tasos Gaitanos, has opened its largest location to date in The Yards, Covent Garden.

Merry Hill is celebrating the one-year anniversary of Hollywood Bowl’s launch, a pivotal moment in the continued success of one of the UK’s top 10 retail and leisure destinations. Since opening, Hollywood Bowl has helped form a new leisure quarter alongside an array of F&B options, creating record performance that has vindicated the investment to reposition this part of the centre.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that NN.07, the sustainable menswear brand, has opened its debut UK standalone store in Covent Garden. NN.07 is set to be joined by eco-conscious suitwear retailer, Batch London, and travel-inspired apparel brand, Gandys International.