Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Strathberry, the Edinburgh-based and internationally recognised brand specialising in luxury leather goods, has relocated its store within Covent Garden’s historic Market Building, reinforcing the destination’s enduring appeal as a hub for UK-founded luxury brands.

Merry Hill has welcomed lifestyle, technology, and home appliance retailer, Harvey Norman, which has opened its 57,000 sq ft flagship store. The new space is the retail giant’s first location in England.

Hammerson is pleased to announce that YouTube sensation, The Sidemen, have selected Bullring & Grand Central for their first ever SDMN Clothing store in the Midlands and second-ever physical store. Opening on Friday 4th October, the new store underpins a wider strategy by Hammerson to diversify its occupier mix by introducing young and exciting concepts which complement the strength of the international brands on offer.

Hammerson has announced that PURESEOUL, the UK's premier K-Beauty store, is to open at Bullring & Grand Central, marking the brand’s Midlands debut and only its second store outside London.

Crosstree Real Estate Partners, the London-based private real estate investment firm, has signed Whole Foods Market, BasicNet and an unnamed global corporate at its prestigious One Twenty King’s Road development in the heart of Chelsea.

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Alo Yoga, the luxury activewear brand, has selected Covent Garden for a new UK location. The premium lifestyle brand is set to open its 5,000 sq ft anchor unit at the junction of Neal Street and Earlham Street, a key gateway to Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The entrance of the world-class brand to this prominent Seven Dials location emphasises Shaftesbury Capital’s long-term strategy to curate a dynamic, mixed-used destination and cements Covent Garden’s position as a hub for internationally renowned, highly specialist brands.

Retail bosses are forecasting a major boost to footfall as the city prepares for a series of large-scale events that are expected to attract visitors from across the globe, with an additional 100,000 people set to visit Liverpool ONE during the second quarter of the year. 

Hammerson is pleased to announce that Inditex’s international fashion brand, Zara, will significantly upsize at Bullring & Grand Central, as part of the successful repositioning of the Birmingham city centre asset and the repurposing of a former department store space.

Hammerson has announced that footfall at Bullring & Grand Central continues to increase year on year with strong visitor numbers continuing through January, reflecting the Group’s focus on its repositioning of the asset.

Sovereign Centros has reported a landmark year at Merry Hill, one of the UK’s top ten retail and leisure destinations, with 65 leasing deals covering more than 330,000 sq ft completed across the year.

Hammerson is pleased to announce a flurry of high-profile new openings at Bullring & Grand Central, the culmination of a transformational year for the Birmingham city centre destination.

The opening of leading sports fashion retailer, JD, is a significant addition to the scheme, elevating this category for visitors.

Landlord CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) celebrates the opening of JD, the leading sports fashion retailer in the UK and its 4,453 sq ft regional flagship at the Ashley Centre, Epsom.

P-THREE, the specialist real estate agency and consultancy, has announced high-profile retail and restaurant signings on behalf of Aquila Holdings, the landlord of premium shopping and leisure destination in Chelmsford.

Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has announced the opening of Carvela, the premium women’s specialist footwear and accessories retailer. It marks the first opening since The O2’s revision of its outlet shopping brand identity and represents yet another first-rate brand joining Outlet Shopping at The O2, strengthening the already diverse and unique offering at the destination. 

Grosvenor has revealed the full extent of Eurovision’s positive impact on Liverpool ONE, revealing record-breaking footfall and sales results, following the hosting of the event by Liverpool this year on behalf of Ukraine.

REISS, the premium international fashion brand, has selected centre:mk, one of the top 10 retail and leisure destinations in the UK, for its latest location and key site in the region. The new store, set to open on Silbury Arcade this summer, will showcase 1,884 sq ft of REISS’ modern womenswear, menswear, accessories, and childrenswear.

Peel L&P has announced that Gloucester Quays grew its sales across the last financial year by 6%, in another show of strength for the premier South West outlet and dining destination.

CBRE Investment Management (CBRE IM) are pleased to be welcoming artisanal bakery concept and café, GAIL’s, to the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination. Located on East Square, the 5,958 sq ft space is set to open in Summer 2023.

Grosvenor has announced Liverpool ONE’s partnership with Liverpool-based social enterprise and art organisation, dot-art, to deliver affordable, flexible art studios in the heart of the city. The new Liverpool ONE space provides a vital hub for local artists as it supports the vibrant and diverse community of creatives within the region.  

The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, has reported a stellar trading period throughout Q1 and Easter half term, with sales throughout the destination surpassing 2019 results. Strengthened by impressive leasing activity with an abundance of new openings across retail, leisure, and F&B, as well as a strong run of events at The O2 arena including Country to Country festival, two nights of Ed Sheeran and nine nights of Elton John, The O2’s ongoing positive trajectory for 2023 continues, with the destination on track to experience one of its most successful years to date.