Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Australian-owned coffee and all-day dining brand Jamaica Blue has signed to join the centre’s expanding F&B lineup.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Padella, the Italian pasta restaurant, has opened in the heart of Soho at 2 Kingly Street, marking the brand’s West End debut.

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that Inditex’s new-to-the-UK brand Lefties will join Metrocentre’s best-in-class retail line-up, making it one of the retailer’s first three UK stores. It also represents Metrocentre’s second deal with Inditex in Q1 2026, showcasing strong momentum across its fashion offer with the group.

Soul Mama signs at Angel Central, expanding its innovative F&B and live music concept to the heart of North London.

Leading North West property services company The Momentum Group has strengthened its portfolio with two new appointments across its property management company, Momentum Manage, further demonstrating the business’s expansion across brand new property sectors.

Coinciding with its tenth anniversary, RED Group, the specialist main contractor, has announced a reorganisation of the business to facilitate the next phase of its growth. 

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.