Shaftesbury Capital has announced that INITIO Parfums Privés has opened in Covent Garden, marking the brand’s first standalone store and cementing Covent Garden’s status as a leading destination for luxury fragrance and beauty brands. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that self-pour wine bar, Vagabond Wines, is set to open its largest flagship venue to date, in the heart of Soho at 14 – 16 Ganton Street, also marking the brand’s West End debut.

Meadowhall has announced that Sheffield-born, indoor padel club operator, Play Padel has signed to launch its second space later this year, creating a vibrant new hub for sport and socialising at the UK’s most dominant super regional centre.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that independent footwear brand, Horatio, has opened a new store at 35 Marshall Street, adjacent to womenswear retailer De La Vali, which has signed to make its existing pop-up next door a permanent addition to the Soho neighbourhood. 

Leading North West construction company, Momentum Build, part of The Momentum Group, has been appointed by Freedom Leisure and Guildford Borough Council to deliver works for Puttify at the Guildford Spectrum leisure complex. Momentum Build has started works on the project, which is due for completion in early May.  

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the openings of Mr Simms Sweet Shop, and Brand Eyewear, a concept debut, at Gloucester Quays, the leading crossover outlet destination.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that US fashion brand Edikted, has opened its flagship at 52-55 Carnaby Street, marking the brand’s first standalone store in Europe. The news comes asItalian fashion brand Subdued commits to an upsized space at 14–18 Foubert’s Place, at the northern end of the globally renowned Carnaby Street.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that New Look will relocate within Metrocentre, unveiling its largest concept store in the UK and introducing its brand-new retail format to the destination. This move represents a significant reinvestment in the centre and underlines Metrocentre’s long-standing commitment to supporting existing retailers and driving growth across its well-established fashion offer.

CBRE Investment Management has announced that Primark has opened today at Ashley Centre, becoming the scheme’s new anchor and marking a significant milestone for the centre since completing its recent £7 million refurbishment.

Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that global footwear brand Crocs™ has signed for a new outlet store at Caledonia Park. 

Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the signing of two restaurant concepts at Gloucester Quays, including South West-based concept Muse Brasserie and COSMO Restaurant Group’s buffet concept Umami, as well as the opening of Banchina Italian. All three restaurants are making their city debut, at Gloucester Quays.

centre:mk, one of the UK’s top 10 prime regional destinations, has announced that KENJI has signed to launch its regional debut at the centre. This signing reflects leading brands’ continued confidence in centre:mk and further cements its position as the go-to retail destination in the region. 

The Merry Hill Directors have completed the sale of Merry Hill retail and leisure destination to Redical, the real estate owner-operator and investment manager, in a deal in line with the agreement in principle reached late last year.

Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Seoul Plaza, the leading Korean-inspired grocery retailer, has opened its first location in the city, further diversifying the centre’s vibrant tenant mix.

The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced a series of pop-ups across the neighbourhood over the next few months, spanning art, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Together, these brands will take over 10,000 sq ft of curated pop-up space on King’s Road, underscoring Sloane Stanley’s commitment to championing emerging brands in a prime location.

Born in 2018 from the shared passion of rock climbing enthusiasts from France and Japan, Topologie blends the practical elegance of climbing gear with the sophisticated flair of Franco-Japanese fashion, crafting functional wares for everyday adventures.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Burro, an original dining concept delivering high-quality Italian cuisine, has opened in Covent Garden, cementing the neighbourhood’s position as one of London’s most unique and coveted culinary destinations.

Leading North West property services firm The Momentum Group has announced a series of strategic hires as it enters its next phase of growth. The appointments restructure the property advisory division, coinciding with a roll out of individual brands for each of the Group’s businesses, Advise, Build, Manage, and Maintain, each now distinguished by its own visual identity.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced the signing of global fashion powerhouse Bershka for itsregional debut, reinforcing the centre’s position as the go-to retail destination in the North East.

Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced that the private diagnostics clinic, Randox Health, has signed to the destination’s Victoria Quarter, marking the brand’s first standalone clinic to operate in the Yorkshire region.