Lovisa and Bababoom announce first Islington stores in Angel Central
Angel Central, Islington’s prime retail destination, has announced that Bababoom, the fresh kebab concept, has signed and Lovisa, the affordable jewellery brand, has opened at the centre as it continues to diversify its retail and dining offers.
Rituals brings mindfulness to Queensgate Peterborough
Queensgate Peterborough has announced that wellbeing and beauty brand, Rituals, has opened at the centre, bringing a sought after luxury operator to the destination’s expanding retail offer.
An aromatic addition: Arabian Oud to make Northern Debut at Redical’s Victoria Leeds
Redical has announced that Victoria Leeds is set to welcome fragrance house, Arabian Oud, marking the brand’s Northern debut and second location outside of London.
Southwark Urban Logistics achieves practical completion
Southwark Urban Logistics, British Land’s first multi-level central London logistics and industrial development, has achieved practical completion.
From pop-up to permanent: ARNE launches debut standalone store at Liverpool ONE
Landsec has announced the opening of the first permanent bricks-and-mortar store by ARNE, the popular online contemporary clothing and footwear brand, on Liverpool ONE’s Peter’s Lane. The debut follows ARNE’s two successful pop-up stores and one interactive activation at Liverpool ONE in the last three years.
Urban Outfitters lands at Metrocentre following successful summer period
The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has opened at Metrocentre, coinciding with record fashion sales so far this year across the scheme.
Belstaff arrives at Victoria Leeds
On September 6th, Belstaff opened its first ever full price store in Leeds. Located on Vicar Lane in Victoria Leeds in the historic Victoria Quarter, the store will house all of the brand’s latest collections, including motorcycle clothing and the new Autumn/Winter 2025 collection.
CACI and P-three reveal emerging trends set to dominate UK retail
CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, and P-Three, the people-first leasing agency for retail, restaurant, and leisure destinations, have revealed three key markets that are starting to mature in London, and are set to dominate the retail sector across the UK: Beauty, Footwear, and Social Wellness.
Railpen boosts property team with Neil Crawford hired as senior development manager
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Neil Crawford as Senior Development Manager in its property team. Neil will lead on the development of several assets in Railpen’s UK portfolio, spanning London, Cambridge, and beyond.
Søstrene Grene joining Gloucester Quays for city debut
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the signing of Søstrene Grene at Gloucester Quays. This marks the debut location for the Danish homewares and lifestyle brand in the city, strengthening Gloucester Quays’ position as a destination that bridges city centre convenience with aspirational outlet shopping.
Railpen boosts property team with Neil Crawford hired as Senior Development Manager
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has appointed Neil Crawford as Senior Development Manager in its property team. Neil will lead on the development of several assets in Railpen’s UK portfolio, spanning London, Cambridge, and beyond.
Ed Butcher opens Kings Road store with the Sloane Stanley Estate
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced that antiques dealer, Ed Butcher, has opened a store on 281 Kings Rd, bringing its mid-century furniture, lighting, art and curios business to this part of Chelsea for the first time.
The Momentum Group marks landmark year with 2025 insights on its responsible business initiatives
Leading North West property services company, The Momentum Group, has marked a standout year of progress with the release of its second Annual Momentum Contribute Report.
Quartet of luxury fragrance brands join Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that a series of new luxury fragrance brands will be joining the Covent Garden neighbourhood later this year, including two UK debuts, a second in the portfolio, and a relocation and upsize. Byredo, MATIERE PREMIERE, Initio Parfums Privés, and Parfums de Marly will be enhancing the iconic destination, solidifying its position as a key beauty hub within the UK.
Redical revs up Victoria Leeds’ menswear offer with the Belstaff City debut
Redical has announced that Belstaff, the British menswear brand, is to make its city debut in Victoria Leeds, its premium lifestyle destination, this September. Belstaff will open a 2,259 sq ft space in the historic Victoria Quarter, and is an addition that extends the destination’s menswear offer alongside the likes of Barbour, Hawes & Curtis, and Ralph Lauren.
Meadowhall plates up over 60,000 sq ft of F&B and leisure deals, including regional debut for Wingstop UK
Meadowhall has announced a flurry of F&B and leisure deals, as seven brands invest in over 60,000 sq ft of prime space at the leading UK shopping centre .
Slime flies when you’re having fun: Gootopia opens at The Liberty Romford
Redical, the real estate owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced that Gootopia, the UK’s leading slime-making attraction, has officially opened the doors.
Hej Birmingham: Hammerson secures Søstrene Grene for city debut at Grand Central
Hammerson has announced that Søstrene Grene is set to launch its city debut at Grand Central this summer, opening a new 3,500 sq ft store. The signing underpins Bullring & Grand Central’s continued flight to quality, with leading occupiers prioritising impactful stores in only the best locations.
Merry Hill completes award-winning leisure quarter with arrival of Burger & Sauce
Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed new F&B operator Burger & Sauce. The restaurant marks the final addition to Merry Hill’s award-winning leisure quarter, shortly following an influx of vibrant leisure and dining brands.
Beauty and the Bull: Space NK opens regional flagship at Hammerson’s Bullring
Hammerson has announced that Space NK has opened its regional flagship at Bullring, its largest store outside of London, spanning over 4,356 sq ft within the city centre destination.