The Crown Estate

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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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£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…

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