Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre, has welcomed a trio of openings at its retail park, introducing 33,800 sq ft of new space as part of a comprehensive refurbishment of the now fully-let and trading site. B&Q has opened its latest store alongside Costa Coffee and Bensons for Beds, adding to the destination’s already diverse retail mix. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced a flurry of leasing activity across its Carnaby Street and Soho portfolio, with the arrival of three brands in September and a further six new openings before Christmas, including two UK debuts.

RED Construction Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced its results for the 2025 financial year. Reporting a turnover of £170.8m, the company continues to achieve sustainable profit, with the near 50% turnover increase year-on-year supported by higher pre-tax profit margin.

St James Quarter has welcomed the arrival of Curated Makers, an award-winning retail concept that champions independent makers and small businesses. The 1,300 sq ft pop-up has joined Level 3’s line-up of aspirational brands and is open to visitors throughout the golden quarter.

SGS UK Retail has announced that SuperPark, the global indoor leisure and recreation concept, is to make its UK debut at Braehead Shopping Centre, Scotland’s premium retail and leisure destination. SuperPark will open a 30,000 sq ft space early next year, adding a significant new experience-led anchor to further diversify the centre’s offer and appeal to consumers.

Redical, owner of The Liberty Romford, and its development partner, HUB, are to hold a second public consultation exhibition on proposals to evolve the centre, with the team returning to the mall on the 14th and 17th October.

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.