Covent Garden’s Market Building gets a new signature scent as INITIO Parfums Privés opens first standalone store
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 [...]
Sports Direct opens 31,000 sq ft store in Kingston Upon Thames as London expansion continues
The new Kingston upon Thames Sports Direct store marks continued expansion and progress against Frasers Group’s Elevation Strategy. The 31,000 sq ft, two floor store, brings together global [...]
Vagabond Wines brings largest flagship venue to Soho
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that self-pour wine bar, Vagabond Wines, is set to openits largest flagship venue to date, in the heart of Soho at 14 – 16 Ganton Street, also marking the brand’s West End debut. Vagabond, [...]
Play Padel to launch at Meadowhall
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 [...]
Edikted launches European debut on Carnaby Street as Subdued invests in upsized store
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 as Italian fashion brand Subdued commits to [...]
Redical welcomes two Yorkshire debuts to Victoria Leeds
Victoria Leeds, owned and operated by Redical, has announced the signing of premium blank clothing retailer, AS Colour, to the destination in what will be the brand’s Yorkshire debut. [...]
Primark anchor store opens in Ashley Centre
CBRE Investment Management has announced that Primark has opened at Ashley Centre, becoming the scheme’s new anchor and marking a significant milestone for the centre since completing [...]
Gloucester Quays unveils restaurant signings and new arrival
Peel Retail & Leisure has announced the signing of two restaurant concepts at Gloucester Quays, including South West-based concept Muse Brasserie and COSMO Restaurant Group’s buffet concept [...]
Crocs steps into Caledonia Park
Railpen, manager of the £34bn railways pension scheme in the UK, has announced that global footwear brand Crocs™ has signed for a new outlet store at Caledonia [...]
IKEA Plan and Order Point has opened in Kingsway West Retail Park
• IKEA has opened the doors to its new home in Kingsway West Retail Park • The store will offer bespoke planning services, Click and Collect, returns [...]
Cribbs continues to expand dining offering with Loungers letting
The South West’s leading retail and leisure destination Cribbs has announced that Loungers is set to arrive as the shopping centre continues to diversify its F&B line-up. [...]
Wingstop UKI expands in the Southwest with fourth site in Bristol
Wingstop UKI opens its fourth site in Bristol today. To celebrate the highly anticipated opening, the first 100 people through the door will receive free chicken wings. [...]
Dave’s Hot Chicken selects Eldon Square for North East debut
Eldon Square, Newcastle’s premier shopping and leisure destination, has announced that Dave’s Hot Chicken, the fast-growing US restaurant brand, will open a new location at the centre [...]
Queensgate announces opening of Seoul Plaza
Queensgate Peterborough has announced that Seoul Plaza, the Korean-inspired grocery retailer, has opened its first location in the city, further diversifying the centre’s vibrant tenant mix. The [...]
Sephora UK set to open two major stores in Scotland this summer
Global beauty leader will open its first Scottish “temples of beauty” in St James Quarter in Edinburgh and Silverburn Glasgow later this year. A host of brands [...]
The Sloane Stanley Estate to welcome 10,000 sq ft of pop-ups in the coming months
The Sloane Stanley Estate has announced a series of pop-ups across the neighbourhood over the next few months, spanning art, fashion, and lifestyle brands. Together, these brands [...]
Champion arrives in Manchester with the opening of its new concept store at Manchester Arndale
Champion will open a new concept store at Manchester Arndale this March, bringing its sportstyle heritage and a community-focused retail space to the heart of the city. [...]
Burro opens in Floral Court, bringing innovative new dining concept to Covent Garden
Shaftesbury Capital has announced that Burro, an original dining concept delivering high-quality Italian cuisine, has opened in Covent Garden, cementing the neighbourhood’s position as one of London’s most [...]
TFG London picks Northern Ireland location for first tri-brand outlet store
A Northern Irish outlet continues its streak of ‘first to market’ store concepts as it signs TFG London’s first ever tri-brand outlet store, combining Hobbs, Whistles and [...]
EE brings experiential store format to London’s Oxford Street
The EE store on London’s Oxford Street brings the latest in connected technology from the UK network to one of the nation’s busiest retail destinations Love Island star and [...]
March 2026 issue
2026 A1 Buyers Guide
