A moment in time: Longines selects Covent Garden for second London boutique

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Swiss watchmaker, Longines, has selected Covent Garden to be the location of its second London boutique.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawOctober 30, 2024Covent Garden, longines, Shaftesbury Capital

Strathberry reaffirms commitment to Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden with upsize and relocation

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.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawOctober 29, 2024Covent Garden, Retail destination

Peak Performance opens debut UK store in Covent Garden & one-of-a-kind ski rail jam pop-up

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian outdoor brand, has opened its debut UK store in Covent Garden. Located at 49 Long Acre, the opening of the international brand’s first-ever UK store exemplifies Covent Garden’s reputation as the nation’s de facto performance-wear hub, further reinforced by the one-of-a-kind activation hosted by the brand in honour of the store’s launch.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawSeptember 30, 2024Covent Garden, Retail news, snow, Sports

NN.07 opens first UK store as two more brands commit to Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that NN.07, the sustainable menswear brand, has opened its debut UK standalone store in Covent Garden. NN.07 is set to be joined by eco-conscious suitwear retailer, Batch London, and travel-inspired apparel brand, Gandys International.

Barbour opens new heritage store in Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Barbour, the British luxury lifestyle brand, has opened at 37 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. The historic retailer’s store is centred around its fresh design concept of New Heritage, which celebrates its dual identity as both historic in legacy and contemporary in design.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawAugust 23, 2024Covent Garden, Barbour, seven dials, retail, Neal Street

The Mercers' Company welcomes over 11,200 sq ft of leading retail brands to Covent Garden

The Mercers’ Company has announced a flurry of leasing activity in Covent Garden, with leading fashion and beauty brands, Nobody’s Child, SpaceNK, Whisltes, and Lipault, committing to over 11,200 sq ft of prime retail space on Long Acre and Neal Street.

The Mercers' CompanyHarriet ShawAugust 6, 2024The Mercers' Company, Covent Garden, Retail news

Brother Marcus to launch largest site to date in The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that modern Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, Brother Marcus, has selected The Yards, Covent Garden, to launch its largest location to date. The operator now has five sites in the capital.

The YardsHarriet ShawAugust 1, 2024The Yards, Covent Garden, F&B, Brother Marcus, St Martin's Courtyard

Axel Arigato opens flagship store in Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Axel Arigato, the global Swedish footwear brand, has opened its flagship store at 21-23 Earlham Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood.

Covent Garden's Seven Dials to welcome trio of British menswear brands & Vivo Barefoot's upsized flagship

Demonstrating a strong and continual interest in the global destination, Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood is welcoming a quartet of store openings, including a series of independent British menswear brands such as the first standalone UK store from NN.07, the West End debut for Form&Thread and the opening of Wax London’s third boutique, all of which are opening alongside a significantly upsized flagship for footwear brand, Vivobarefoot.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawJuly 22, 2024Seven Dials, Trio, Covent Garden, london, retail, Flagship

UKIYO debuts Japanese hand roll concept at The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that the Japanese temaki and sashimi concept, UKIYO 浮世 [u-key-yo], has launched its debut restaurant at The Yards, Covent Garden.

The YardsHarriet ShawJuly 9, 2024F&B, Covent Garden, The Yards, UKIYO, Debut

Shaftesbury Capital welcomes Elemis's first UK standalone store to Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that ELEMIS, the global beauty pioneer, has opened its first UK store at 23 Monmouth Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood. ELEMIS joins Covent Garden’s significant line-up of cosmetics and beauty brands.

Peak Performance to open first UK store in Shaftesbury Capital's Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Peak Performance, the renowned Scandinavian outdoor brand, has selected Covent Garden to be the home of its first-ever UK store, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion journey.

Shaftesbury Capital flexes appeal with signing of Alo Yoga in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials

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.

Ladurée opens expanded space in Covent Garden's historic Market Building

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Ladurée, the luxury French pâtisserie brand, has opened a brand-new space for tea and haute cuisine above its flagship store in Covent Garden. Situated on the corner of the historic Market Building, the expanded tearoom overlooks the West Piazza, increasing the brand’s footprint in the iconic heritage setting.

lululemon more than doubles its presence in The Yards, Covent Garden, with latest store opening

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that technical athletic apparel brand, lululemon, has officially launched its upsized store on Long Acre within The Yards, Covent Garden.

The YardsHarriet ShawJune 3, 2024The Yards, lululemon, Covent Garden, Longmartin Properties, Retail

L'ETO launches latest restaurant and café within The Yards, Covent Garden

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury Capital and the Mercers’ Company, has announced that international restaurant and café brand, L’ETO, has opened its latest location within The Yards, Covent Garden.

EL&N to launch debut deli concept in Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden amidst surge of F&B openings

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that The EL&N Deli & Bakery, a brand-new concept from the globally renowned café and lifestyle brand EL&N, is set to open in Covent Garden’s heritage-listed Market Building in July.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawMay 21, 2024Shaftesbury Capital, F&B, Covent Garden, london, Central London

Shaftesbury Capital's Covent Garden welcomes UK first for flagship restaurant and boutique hotel, ERGON House

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that ERGON House, the Greek boutique hotel brand known for their unique blend of hospitality and exceptional culinary experiences, is set to open in Covent Garden in a newly refurbished heritage listed building, anchoring King Street next year.

ELEMIS to open first London store in Seven Dials, joining Covent Garden's unrivalled cosmetics and wellness line-up

Shaftesbury Capital, a founding patron of the British Beauty Council, has announced that global beauty pioneer, ELEMIS, has selected Covent Garden’s Seven Dials for its first standalone store in London. Set to open at 23 Monmouth Street, ELEMIS will join the neighbourhood’s wide selection of wellness brands, following the resounding success of its Cleansing Lab Pop-Up in Covent Garden’s Piazza last year.

Shaftesbury Capital welcomes Arc'teryx for new Covent Garden flagship

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Arc’teryx, the high-performance outdoor apparel brand, has now opened its new flagship store within the newly refurbished listed building at 41-42 King Street in Covent Garden.