Saint + Sofia opens first store in Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Saint + Sofia, the digitally native, contemporary womenswear brand, has opened its debut bricks and mortar store in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawNovember 21, 2024Covent Garden, Seven Dials, Shaftesbury Capital, Retail, Opening, Fashion, Womenswear, West End, London

Waystone signs for new offices at Railpen's 125 Wood Street development in the city

Railpen, one of the largest pension managers in the UK, has announced that Waystone, a global leader in specialist asset management services, is relocating its London team to the prestigious 125 Wood Street office development, which is now fully let. Waystone has signed for 8,078 sq ft of premium Grade A offices on the

RailpenHarriet ShawNovember 14, 2024Rail, Office, London, Pension managers, Waystone, Asset Management, Grade A

Shelley Sandzer secures new whiskey concept Odyssey for Hoxton Square

Specialist leisure and F&B property agency, Shelley Sandzer, has secured whiskey-focused lounge bar and restaurant, Odyssey, for its debut space at 1 Hoxton Square. The signing reflects Shelley Sandzer’s expertise in matching exciting the F&B concepts to the right locations in London.

Shelley SandzerHarriet ShawNovember 1, 2024Assignment, Odyssey, Hoxton, London, Leasing, Shelley Sanzder, F&B

The O2 celebrates phenomenal growth in leisure, alongside debut UK signing of Activate

The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, has announced Activate, the immersive and interactive game concept, will make its highly anticipated UK debut at the destination this winter. This coincides with The O2 experiencing significant growth in its leisure offer in 2024, bolstered by record-breaking performance for the category and a number of new leisure openings, including Padel Social Club, and the upcoming arrival of Clip ‘n Climb next week.

The O2Harriet ShawOctober 9, 2024Activate, Leisure, UK Debut, Immersive, London, Padel Social Club, Clip 'n Climb, Results

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.

Tellon Capital appoints RED Construction Group to deliver £200m GDV Westminster office redevelopment

Tellon Capital, real estate investment and development business, has appointed RED Construction Group to deliver its redevelopment of 40 Broadway, creating a high-quality, wellbeing-led office building within the heart of Westminster.

RED Construction Group appointed to carry out £20.5m refurbishment of Aviva Investors' historic Curtain House, Shoreditch

RED Construction Group, has announced its appointment by Aviva Investors to carry out a major £20m office refurbishment to Grade II listed Victorian building, 134 – 146 Curtain House, Shoreditch.

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.

What's in store for Castore: Premium sports brand makes London outlet debut at The O2

Outlet Shopping at The O2, which is owned and operated by AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate, has welcomed premium sportswear brand, Castore, for the opening of their London outlet debut store, adding another dimension to the retail destination’s impressive sportswear line-up.

Alex Xu to kick-start fourth concept in Chinatown London, bringing Kung Fu Burger to Shaftesbury Avenue

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that new Chinese burger concept, Kung Fu Burger, is set to join Chinatown London’s Shaftesbury Avenue in what will be the destination’s fourth partnership with restaurateur, Alex Xu.

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.

The O2's Entertainment District celebrates full leasing completion, with arrival of Chopstix

The O2 has announced that its Entertainment District, which is owned and operated by Waterfront Limited Partnership, a joint venture between AEG Europe and Crosstree Real Estate Partners, is now fully leased, following a deal that will bring pan-Asian noodle bar, Chopstix, to the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination.

The O2Harriet ShawFebruary 21, 2024The O2, Entertainment District, London, Chopstix, Full leasing completion

Angel Central builds momentum after strong results in 2023

CBRE Investment Management has announced that Islington destination, Angel Central, finished 2023 on a high, reporting a sales increase of 16% compared with 2022. The destination also had an increase in footfall of 6.4% compared to the national average of 2.9%*, and transactions rose by 4%.

Axel Arigato to open in Covent Garden's Seven Dials, marking second flagship location within Shaftesbury Capital's portfolio

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Axel Arigato, the Swedish footwear brand, is set to open a new flagship store in Covent Garden in 2024. Located in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials, the entrance of the innovative lifestyle brand spotlights Covent Garden’s position as a destination for international, high quality, fashion retailers.

Shaftesbury Capital announces 25 new signings across Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has signed 25 new retail, hospitality and leisure brands across its Covent Garden estate in the last six months. The quality and diversity of operators reflects Shaftesbury Capital’s commitment to attracting the best global, British and independent brands, and demonstrates a strong vote of confidence in the long-term appeal and prospects of Covent Garden, and the West End more widely.

Covent GardenHarriet ShawOctober 16, 2023Covent Garden, Shaftesbury Capital, Retail, F&B, Leisure, Property, Signings, Openings, Fashion, Luxury, West End, London

The Breakfast Club to open on Neal Street, Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that The Breakfast Club, the award-winning all-day breakfast concept founded by Jonathan Arana-Morton, is to launch its latest location at 55 Neal Street in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials this autumn.

HOKA® announces new London flagship store in Covent Garden, the brand's first retail location in Europe

HOKA® (a division of Deckers Brands) has launched its first ever retail location in Europe at Shaftesbury Capital’s Covent Garden, located at 2-3 James Street. The 1750 sq. ft flagship store showcases the full line of footwear, apparel, and accessories under one roof for the first time.

Debut Mini-Miniso Concept Launches At Chinatown London

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that MINISO, the globally recognised lifestyle retailer, has launched its debut MINI MINISO concept at Chinatown London, its first in Central London.

Gramicci opens first global store in Covent Garden's Seven Dials

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Gramicci, the outdoor and lifestyle clothing brand that specialises in hard-wearing apparel, has opened in Covent Garden, marking its global debut retail space.

Seven DialsHarriet ShawJune 29, 2023Seven Dials, Covent Garden, Shaftesbury Capital, West End, London, Retail, Fashion, Opening

Crudo Cevicheria opens new location in Covent Garden

Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Crudo Cevicheria, London’s first build-your-own cevicheria, has opened its latest site in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials neighbourhood, at 36 Monmouth Street.