Fun for all: The Liberty Romford strengthens family-focused line-up with Kids Play Village signing
Redical, the real estate owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced the signing of children’s play space, Kids Play Village.
Smells like summer: Byredo launches first standalone store outside of London at Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that luxury lifestyle brand, BYREDO, has opened its first location outside of London within the United Kingdom, at the destination’s Victoria Quarter.
Shine bright like a diamond: Pravins selects centre:mk for its third location
centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced the signing of luxury boutique diamond and jewellery specialists, Pravins, for the brand’s third location.
Fun seekers flock to Metrocentre as UK’s newest immersive active gaming experience opens
Activate, the UK's newest immersive competitive socialising experience, opened at Metrocentre this weekend, welcoming hundreds of fun seekers through its doors.
Shaftesbury Capital signs Charlotte Tilbury in latest addition to Carnaby Street
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Charlotte Tilbury, the internationally recognised make-up, fragrance, and skincare retailer, will join Soho’s latest line-up of new brands later this year, opening in an anchor gateway unit to the globally renowned Carnaby Street.
Double whammy for Metrocentre with Superdrug upsize and signing of Søstrene Grene
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Superdrug will be upsizing its store at the top five super regional mall, Metrocentre, making it the largest in the region. This move continues to highlight Metrocentre’s strength in bringing the latest store concepts to the region, and coincides with the recent signing of Sostrene Grene set to arrive later this year.
JD to step into upsized store at Braehead
SGS UK Retail has announced that JD, the leading retailer for sports, fashion and lifestyle brands, is significantly upsizing at Braehead Shopping Centre, reinforcing its position as Scotland’s number one retail and leisure destination. Located at the heart of the lower level and serving as a focal point for the centre, JD is expanding its footprint by a third to create an 18,000 sq ft store, due to open in 2026.
From Hong Kong to London: Covent Garden to welcome UK debut from Có Thánh
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Cô Thành, the acclaimed Hong Kong-based Vietnamese restaurant, has signed for its debut UK site in Covent Garden. Situated at the centre of the neighbourhood’s vibrant dining hub at 16 Henrietta Street, Cô Thành is set to add the flavours of Vietnam to the district’s unrivalled culinary line-up.
Merry Hill levels up with Funstation’s 23,700 sq ft concept, it’s biggest and most innovative yet
Merry Hill has announced that Funstation, the UK’s ultimate family entertainment brand, has signed for a 23,700 sq ft location at the top 10 UK super regional centre, as a new anchor leisure operator.
Nova Chef celebrates 50th hotel contract, includes Hampton by Hilton and Holiday Inn partnerships
Nova Chef has announced that its hotel portfolio now spans more than 50 locations, including successful partnerships with Hampton by Hilton London Croydon and Holiday Inn York City Centre.
Award-winning independent pub operator chosen for The Shaston Arms in Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that the award-winning team behind The Waterman’s Arms in South West London has been chosen to operate The Shaston Arms in Soho.
La Dolce Vita: Covent Garden adds Harry’s to flourishing F&B line up
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Harry’s, the Italian restaurant brand, has signed for a flagship site in Covent Garden.
Mid-Year Milestone: Merry Hill Hails Record Footfall
Merry Hill, one of the UK's top 10 super regional destinations, is celebrating record footfall performance across the centre, reporting a 5.6% year-on-year increase for the first half of 2025.
Saucony hits the ground running with the launch of pioneer store on Covent Garden’s James Street
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saucony, a leading performance running and lifestyle brand, has opened its pioneer store at 4 James Street in Covent Garden
Redical strengthens leadership team with trio of strategic appointments
Redical, the real estate owner and operator behind landmark destinations Victoria Leeds and The Liberty Romford, has made three strategic hires to enhance the operational, brand and asset management capability across its portfolio.
SGS UK Retail, TDL Media and XPE Group PLC announce strategic partnership to amplify the retail and leisure offer at Braehead
SGS UK Retail, TDL Media and XPE have launched a strategic partnership to align the marketing, management and leasing of Braehead Shopping Centre, Braehead Arena and XSite, the adjacent regional leisure destination. Called Braehead Ambition, the partnership will add value for visitors, retailers and operators, working in collaboration to deliver a consistent and clear approach to the customer experience across the extensive Braehead estate.