Shopping Centres
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Jul- 2025 -28 July
Hotel Chocolat opens flagship store at Manchester Arndale
Hotel Chocolat has opened one of its largest stores at Manchester Arndale, signing a 10-year lease to occupy the 7,288 sq ft unit. The new flagship store includes a café space whilst also selling its range of ethically sourced chocolate bars, hot drinks and gifts. Since being founded in…
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18 July
Cotswolds designer outlet officially opens to public
Cotswolds Designer Outlet has opened to the public, offering a mix of fashion, lifestyle and food brands alongside family-friendly facilities. The new outlet, developed by Robert Hitchins and managed by Multi-Realm, is located just off Junction 9 of the M5, on the edge of Tewkesbury. More than 50 national and…
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11 July
NCA arrests four over cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods
Four people have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency (NCA) investigation into cyber attacks on Marks and Spencer, Co-op and Harrods. Two men aged 19, a 17-year-old boy, and a 20-year-old woman were detained at home addresses in the West Midlands and London on 10 July. They…
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Jun- 2025 -20 June
Retail sales see sharpest monthly fall since December 2023
Retail sales volumes fell by 2.7% in May, according to the latest retail sales figures from the ONS, marking the sharpest monthly decline since December 2023. The fall followed a revised 1.3% rise in April and was driven largely by reduced spending in food stores and weaker sales of clothing…
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11 June
Calvin Klein to double store size at Livingston Designer Outlet
Calvin Klein is set to more than double the size of its store at Livingston Designer Outlet as part of a major expansion and refit announced by the shopping centre. The expansion is the latest in a series of upsized lettings at the centre, including new deals with The North…
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May- 2025 -12 May
Disney to launch Westfield White City pop-up in June
Disney Store is set to launch a new pop-up at Westfield White City, opening June 2025. The limited-time store will offer UK shoppers a further physical opportunity to purchase products from Disney’s parks, stories and characters. Guests visiting the store can expect the signature touches such as daily opening ceremonies,…
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Apr- 2025 -4 April
Nearly half of all retail staff worked while unwell last year
Nearly half (46%) of retail staff worked while unwell at the end of last year, which is 5% higher than the end of 2023, as fears around job cuts following the autumn Budget’s tax rises took hold. According to the new Retail People Index, published by the Retail Trust and…
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Mar- 2025 -21 March
Westfield London to launch new health and wellness zone
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the launch of a health and wellness zone at The Village at Westfield London, featuring a range of health and wellness brands and services. The new wellness zone, situated on Level 1 of The Village, offers over 50,000 sq. ft. of premium space, catering to meet…
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Feb- 2025 -6 February
Metrocentre sees 9.2% footfall increase in 2024
Metrocentre has announced a “record-breaking” year as it saw a 9.2% year-on-year footfall increase in 2024. During the year, the destination welcomed 15.8 million visitors, a 10% increase on 2023. Sales performance also surpassed the previous year by 5.3%, with F&B, sports fashion, and health and beauty experiencing the biggest…
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Jan- 2025 -31 January
Gloucester Quays sees 7.4% sales uptick in FY24
Gloucester Quays has announced a “record” Christmas trading with sales a 7.4% sales increase in FY24, 6.7% ahead of the national average. With Black Friday falling on November payday in 2024, and some retailer offers in advance of that date, the Christmas period proved successful for Gloucester Quays’ tenants. Across…
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