Merry Hill has announced the latest in a series of upsizes, with British jewellers Goldsmiths unveiling a significantly larger unit at the top 10 super regional centre. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a trio of high-profile bakeries and cafés will be joining Covent Garden, reinforcing its reputation as one of London’s leading F&B destinations. New arrivals include Copain for its first UK location, a debut London bricks-and-mortar store for Oliphant & Pomeroy, as well as Hagen, each bringing distinct, high-quality concepts to the neighbourhood.  

Redical, the real estate owner and operator of The Liberty Romford, has announced that grab-and-go concept, Moana Poke Bowl, has opened its second London location at the destination. This latest signing affirms The Liberty Romford’s position as a desirable destination for brands looking to expand across the capital, having ranked first out of 13 London satellite shopping centres by total retail spend. 

Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that London-based menswear retailer, Wax London, has signed to open its first store outside of London at Victoria Leeds.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that East-Asian inspired lifestyle brand KENJI will make its regional debut at Metrocentre in March 2026, bringing its playful fusion of culture, design, and lifestyle to Lower Green Mall.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Maki & Ramen has signed at Metrocentre. This new addition makes The Qube – the centre’s prime hospitality hub – fully let, as Metrocentre continues to experience positive growth across its F&B and leisure sales this year.

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.

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.

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, British Land’s first multi-level central London logistics and industrial development, has achieved practical completion.

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.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Urban Outfitters has opened at Metrocentre, coinciding with record fashion sales so far this year across the scheme.

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, 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, 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.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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.