Peel Retail & Leisure has announced that Muse Brasserie, the French fusion restaurant making its mark on the South West, has opened at Gloucester Quays, signifying its city debut and reinforcing the outlet’s quality F&B offer. 

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that five new hospitality brands are set to join the Covent Garden neighbourhood and enhance the culinary line-up, including a debut for Carmy’s, and a second location for viral coffee brand, Frothee.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced the signing of streetwear brand Eme Studios, set to open at 57 Carnaby Street. The arrival will mark the brand’s UK debut and its first permanent store outside of Spain.

British Land has announced that Korean beauty specialist, PURESEOUL, has signed for a new store at SouthGate Bath, a first for the brand in the South West. The leading retail-led destination in the city is asset, development, and property managed by British Land, as part of a JV with Aviva Investors.  

Merry Hill has announced the opening of Ben & Jerry’s first mall kiosk concept in the UK, highlighting the top 10 UK super-regional centre’s continued desire for debut concepts, under new Redical ownership.

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.