CBRE Investment Management has announced Angel Central, its retail and leisure destination in Islington, has experienced a strong Q1, with sales exceeding last year alongside record-breaking footfall.  The out-performance coincides with the news Therapié Clinic is opening its first location in Islington at the destination.

Landsec has announced that popular chicken wing concept, Wingstop, has opened on Liverpool ONE’s Lord Street, bolstering the destination’s extensive line-up of city debuts and marking its first F&B opening of 2025.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that renowned heritage concept, Songhelou, has opened its first-ever restaurant outside of China, in Chinatown London.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Swedish premium outdoor brand, Thule, has opened in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. Pioneers in creating solutions to simplify life’s adventures, Thule’s second UK store joins Covent Garden’s substantial line-up of innovative new spaces from world leading brands.

On 5th and 6th April, centre:mk hosted the return of the region’s largest indoor fashion and beauty event at Middleton Hall, modelling its most successful show to date.

Peel Retail & Leisure has recorded a bumper period of sales performance at Gloucester Quays. Total sales from the outlet’s current tenants were up by 6% across the financial year, with those that invested in new shop fits and renewed leases in particular benefitting from growth.

The Liberty Romford, the shopping destination owned and operated by Redical, has announced that global jewellery and accessories retailer, Lovisa, has signed for a 915 sq ft location at the number one London satellite shopping centre for retail spend. Due to open in June, this latest addition is part of the destination’s ongoing retail transformation.

Merry Hill has announced that Cotswold Outdoor, the outdoor recreation retailer, has signed for a new triple-fascia store at the top UK super regional centre, with sister brands Runners Need and Snow + Rock.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that modern Indian restaurant Kricket has signed for a new site in Covent Garden.

Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top super regional centres, has announced the signing of ‘better chicken’ brand Slim Chickens.

Redical, the real estate owner and operator founded by Mikko Syrjanen and Petteri Barman, has appointed leading developer, HUB, to deliver the next phase in the transformation of The Liberty Romford, the town’s dominant shopping centre.

Stärka has been appointed by swim!, the nationwide learn-to-swim provider founded by four time Olympic medalist, Rebecca Adlington OBE, and fellow Olympic medalist, Steve Parry MBE.  Stärka will support swim! with its expansion across the UK as the company sets out to grow to 24 sites by 2028.  Stärka will provide strategic consultancy on the roll-out strategy, as well as securing specific locations.

Landsec has announced that Liverpool ONE is set to welcome popular online contemporary clothing and footwear brand, ARNE, for its debut brick-and-mortar store on Peter’s Lane. 

RED Construction Group has announced the completion of 21-25 Bruton Place, with the specialist main contractor’s Special Projects division delivering the project on behalf of Berkeley Estate Asset Management (BEAM). 

Crayfields Park, the 22-acre office and industrial space in Orpington, has secured a series of new leasing deals, highlighting the park’s commitment to providing exceptional workspace and fostering a thriving business environment.

Hammerson has secured a Midlands debut for UNIQLO, the latest global brand to invest in Bullring, extending its presence outside of London.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, have signed a significant pre-let agreement with RH Amar, one of the UK's leading food importers and distributors. RH Amar is to move to a new 94,756 sq ft state-of-the art facility at the rebranded High Wycombe X industrial park.

Hammerson has announced the signing of Space NK at Bullring, with the brand committing to its largest store outside of London at the destination.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced Minka Dink, the London-based clothing brand, is opening its second pop-up on King’s Road in Chelsea, demonstrating the strength of the landlord’s role in providing a sought-after location for brands to trial physical retail.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced two new signings on James Street with a UK flagship store for leading lifestyle and performance footwear brand Saucony, and Swiss watchmaker, Swatch.