CACI, the experts in consumers and location planning, have analysed the changing relationship between people and place, highlighting how and why a national footfall reduction at retail environments is happening, but still leading to rising spend.
Read MoreThe O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, has revealed the emergence of a new type of consumer spending at the destination, one it believes will become a dominant behaviour. Working with CACI, the data specialists focused on people and places, The O2 has identified what it has termed ‘social spending’ as a key driver of the destination’s strong performance.
Read MoreShaftesbury 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.
Read MoreCACI, the data specialists focused on people and place, have revealed the growth potential within the travel sector this summer. Through its latest consumer survey, CACI found that 40% of the UK’s holidaymakers are aiming to spend more time on holiday compared to last year, a trend already being reflected across travel-oriented brands and major UK shopping destination performance.
Read MoreGrosvenor has announced that Pandora, the world’s largest jewellery brand, has opened a 2,000 sq ft Evoke 2.0 concept store at Liverpool ONE. A refurbishment of its existing unit on South John Street, the launch reemphasises Liverpool ONE’s standing as a go-to location for showcase store concepts, a position bolstered by the 15 brands that have invested in the destination since the beginning of 2024.
Read MoreLongmartin 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.
Read MoreShaftesbury Capital has announced that Carhartt WIP, the lifestyle and apparel brand that draws inspiration from workwear originals, has signed for a new flagship store in Soho. Opening on 33-35 Brewer Street, the signing signifies the leading landlord’s ability to deliver prime, flagship spaces for best-in-class brands.
Read MoreSovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Søstrene Grene, the popular homeware brand, has opened at Festival Place, Basingstoke. The Danish retailer has launched its debut Hampshire store at the top 25 UK retail and leisure destination, emphasising Festival Place’s continued appeal as a home for rapidly expanding, increasingly popular brands.
Read MoreOutlet 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.
Read MoreCBRE Investment Management has announced Mango, one of Europe’s leading fashion brands, has opened at Angel Central, the retail and leisure destination located in the heart of Islington, as the brand continues to roll out its ambitious expansion plans.
Read MoreQueensgate Peterborough has announced that ODEON Cinemas will be the new anchor of the scheme’s £60m leisure extension, opening an eight-screen cinema later this year. It marks a regional debut for the operator, as its first in Cambridgeshire, and reaffirms Queensgate’s position as a top UK shopping centre destination, focused on delivering a well-rounded day-to-night experience for its visitors.
Read MoreSovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that Primark has unveiled its new and upsized space at Metrocentre, the top 5 UK super regional mall and dominant destination in the North East.
Read MoreSovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that leading streetwear retailer, Footasylum, is upsizing at top five super regional mall, Metrocentre.
Read MoreCBRE Investment Management has announced Primark, the multinational fashion retailer, is set to join the Ashley Centre, Epsom’s premier shopping destination. This coincides with the centre undergoing its £7 million refurbishment, which is set to see significant upgrades to the scheme, including a refreshed interior and a new external entrance.
Read MoreSovereign Centros from CBRE has announced that GO Outdoors, the leading outdoor clothing and equipment retailer, has launched its 20,242 sq ft store at Metrocentre, the dominant retail and leisure destination in the North East.
Read MoreCBRE Investment Management has announced Oliver Bonas, the independent British lifestyle brand, has selected Angel Central to open its newest store in Islington.
Read MoreShaftesbury Capital has announced a new pop-up store in Soho for LABRUM, a British African menswear brand that hosted a successful show at London Fashion Week in February.
Read MorePeel Retail & Leisure has announced that Moss, the UK’s leading menswear destination, has selected Gloucester Quays for its next store, opening Saturday 4th May 2024. The signing follows a host of activity at the top 10 UK outlet as it celebrates its 15th anniversary, including the upcoming upsize of Skechers, the international lifestyle and athletic footwear brand.
Read MorePeel Retail & Leisure has announced another record period of sales and footfall performance at Gloucester Quays, up +11% and +7% respectively. The top 10 UK outlet is also celebrating its 15th Anniversary, going from an exciting new destination in the South West when it launched in 2009, to establishing itself as one of the best performing in the country, and the dominant retail and leisure hub in the historic City of Gloucester.
Read MoreSovereign Centros from CBRE has announced a trio of retail additions set to join Metrocentre’s Green Mall, leading with specialist kitchenware brand, ProCook. The destination is also seeing footwear retailer, Clarks, and lingerie brand, Victoria’s Secret, both relocating from the Lower Red Mall.
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