Shaftesbury Capital has announced that French-Japanese fusion brand, Café Kitsuné, is to open in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood this spring.

Redical, the real estate owner and operator launched by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has announced a key appointment and promotion to its senior leadership team, reflecting the company’s continued success and ambition for future growth. 

Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that international travel and lifestyle brand, TUMI, is set to join the historic Victoria Quarter this June. Marking the brand’s first location in the North of England, the 517 sq ft store will bolster Victoria Leeds’ position as the go-to location for city debuts outside of London and regional firsts. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Italian luxury and lifestyle brand Dolce&Gabbana has opened a first-of-its-kind combined beauty and accessories store in Covent Garden.

ProCook, the UK’s leading name in kitchenware, is thrilled to announce the launch of its newest store at centre:mk, Milton Keynes.

Hammerson announces that Aston Villa Football Club (Aston Villa) has selected Bullring to launch a one-of-a-kind retail experience. Set to open in May 2025, the signing is the latest example of Hammerson’s drive to curate a diversified occupier mix, including the launch of unique and exciting brand concepts.

Liverpool ONE has announced that luxury Swiss watchmaker, Breitling, has made its city debut at Liverpool ONE, launching in a showcase space alongside Paradise Street’s line-up of flagship stores from leading international retailers.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Stradivarius has signed at Metrocentre, marking the brand’s first location in the North East and further underscoring the destination’s regional dominance in attracting the latest and most sought-after fashion brands.

Leading North West property services company, The Momentum Group, has announced a series of key hires across the business, including two new directors, as the company focuses on the next stage of its growth following a successful 2024.

Redical’s Victoria Leeds, one of the UK’s leading retail destinations, has announced the opening of luxury skincare brand, Aesop, marking the brand’s first store opening in 2025 and debut in the North of England. 

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Goldsmiths will be upsizing its store by 139%, the latest in a wave of recent brand investment commitments at the top 50 destination.

Outlet Shopping at The O2 has announced that global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york, will open a new 2,408 sq ft store at the retail destination this Spring. Located on the outlet’s upper level, this store will mark the brand’s London outlet debut, cementing both The O2’s status as a dominant outlet within the UK, and one of London’s most desirable retail opportunities.

Liverpool ONE has announced its first F&B signing of 2025, as popular chicken wing restaurant, Wingstop UK, is set to make its city debut.

The Metrocentre Partnership is celebrating a fast start to 2025, following a record-breaking 2024 for both sales and footfall. Proactive asset management, with nearly 300,000 sq ft of deals completed in the last 12 months, has helped to drive a 9.2% year-on-year footfall uplift year to date.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension schemes in the UK, has announced plans to redevelop 101 Bayham, its 22,000 sq ft office building in central Camden, London NW1, redefining the future of workspaces.

Merry Hill has announced that renowned restaurant group Loungers, has opened Toledo Lounge at Merry Hill, as one of the final casual dining additions to the destination’s 55,000 sq ft leisure quarter.

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced record Christmas trading at Gloucester Quays, capping off another year of considerable growth at the destination. The growth in sales in 2024 means it finished the year 6.7%[1] ahead of the national average.

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced Caledonia Park, its premium designer outlet village in Scotland, has experienced a record-breaking year for sales and performance. The destination introduced seven new brands and secured a series of long-term renewals, demonstrating the success of Railpen’s strategic asset management.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced the appointment of its London division on the second phase of The Sheppard Trust’s redevelopment of the former Royal Cambridge Home site, an independent living facility located in East Molesey, Surrey.  

Merry Hill has announced a host of new signings and reinvestments at its lower retail park, covering almost 79,000 sq ft in total. National favourite coffee shop Costa and mattress and bedroom retailer Bensons for Beds have taken space at the scheme, which alongside B&M Bargains and Matalan renewing, mean that the retail park is almost fully let.