The Crown Estate
This coverage focuses on The Crown Estate’s role in shaping the UK retail landscape through its extensive property portfolio. Reporting includes developments in prime retail destinations such as Regent Street and St James’s in London, as well as regional assets like Fosse Park and Rushden Lakes. Topics encompass store openings and closures, redevelopment projects, leasing activities, and strategic partnerships — providing retail professionals with insights into property management, urban regeneration, and commercial strategy within key retail environments.
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Jul- 2025 -24 JulyClothing & Shoes
River Island at risk of collapse without creditor support
River Island is reportedly at risk of collapse within weeks unless landlords and creditors approve a major rescue plan, according to the Telegraph. The retailer has proposed a restructuring strategy that includes closing 33 stores, reducing rents on 71 more, and writing off debts to avoid a cash crisis. If…
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May- 2025 -12 MayNews-In-Brief
Today’s news in brief-12/5/25
Boots chairman Stefano Pessina is set to increase his stake in Walgreens Boots Alliance to nearly 50% following the company’s $10bn takeover by private equity firm Sycamore. While Pessina, who previously held a 17% stake, will invest more to expand his share, Sycamore will take majority ownership. The deal, valued…
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12 MayClothing & Shoes
Skims to debut first UK store in summer 2026
Kim Kardashian’s lingerie brand, Skims, has signed a 10-year lease for its first standalone UK store, which will span 12,000 sq ft at 245-247 Regent Street and is due to open in summer 2026. The brand, which has been credited for creating technically constructed collections that prioritise comfort, fit and…
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May- 2024 -21 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-21/5/24
Zuber Issa is poised to acquire the UK arm of EG Group, a move indicating the Issa brothers’ business paths are diverging. This acquisition excludes Cooplands bakery, certain Starbucks outlets, and EG’s electric vehicle charging business, Evpoint, with the deal expected to conclude by late June. Additionally, Zuber Issa is…
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21 MayNews
Frasers Group eyes 50% stake in Crown Estate
Frasers Group is reportedly the frontrunner for the acquisition of a stake in Exeter’s Princesshay Estate and shopping centre, The Times has revealed. The Mike Ashley-owned group is reportedly considering taking a 50% stake in the Crown Estate from investment firm Nuveen. Nuveen, which bought its share from Landsec in…
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Sep- 2023 -28 SeptemberLuxury Goods
Paul and Shark flagship among Regent Street openings
The Crown Estate has leased its 2,500 sq ft retail space at 233 Regent Street to Paul and Shark. This comes after Spanish womenswear brand Bimba Y Lola opened a new 4,000 sq ft store at 211-213 Regent Street earlier this month on 9 September, carrying a curated edit of…
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Jun- 2021 -17 JuneHigh Street
Oxford Circus to be transformed into ‘pedestrian piazzas’
Oxford Circus will be transformed into two, “pedestrian-friendly piazzas” as part of plans unveiled by Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate to revive Oxford Street and the wider district. The organisations said that work will begin on the area later this year, with the reconstruction set to provide “significant…
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Aug- 2018 -14 AugustHigh Street
Asda, Argos, Sainsbury’s and M&S sign up for ‘Purple Tuesday’
‘Purple Tuesday’, the UK’s first day dedicated to ‘accessible’ shopping, will take place on 13 November and will see retailers such as Asda, Argos and Sainsbury’s introduce new measures to make the shopping experience more inclusive for disabled customers. The initiative is being coordinated by the disability organisation Purple and…
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Jun- 2018 -28 JuneEconomy
London retail properties boost Crown Estate to £329m
The Crown Estate, the Queen’s main source of income, has announced a increase in return to the Treasury of £329.4m, boosted by its central london retail property. On a like-for-like basis income was up 4% when compared with the £316.7m returned in 2016/17. The Crown Estate said that business “continued…
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Nov- 2017 -14 NovemberNews
£100m Regent Street redevelopment confirmed
The Crown Estate, which owns the freehold on the majority of London’s Regent Street, has announced a £100m redevelopment plan for Morley House. The redevelopment forms part of the organisation’s ongoing £1bn regeneration of Regent Street and will be taken forward in collaboration with main contractor, Kier Construction, and development…
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