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Investment and asset management platform launches with £250m portfolio target
7th November 2025A retail and logistics real estate specialist has launched an investment and asset management platform with an initial target to create a £250m portfolio. Stuart Mitchell has founded Real Harbour Capital, which offers services across investment management, asset management, and real estate advisory. Mitchell is looking to leverage his 20 years’ experience within the retail and logistics sectors across all facets of the business. Between 2023 and 2025, he was part of the managing committee and managing director of group property at The Jockey Club, where he was responsible for overseeing the group’s real estate strategy to drive income and capital receipts from non-core land, to reinvest back into the horse racing business. Prior to this, Mitchell joined NewRiver REIT in 2010 where he went on to become a member of the executive committee, head of third-party asset management, and responsible for the NewRiver REIT Southern Portfolio. During his time at NewRiver, he gained experience working in the shopping centre, retail park, and town centre regeneration sectors. He began his career at logistics specialist Fuller Peiser, before it was acquired by BNP Paribas Real Estate, where he went on to specialise in agency and capital markets. Real Harbour’s initial target […]
Deals
Finisterre to make Northern debut at Victoria Leeds
6th November 2025Sustainable outdoor brand Finisterre is set to make its debut in the north of England at Victoria Leeds. The Cornwall-founded retailer has signed for a 2,464 sq ft store within Victoria Quarter, which will showcase the brand’s full lifestyle collection alongside its surfwear and outerwear ranges. Opening this winter, the new Finisterre store will be designed with the brand’s signature aesthetic, using reclaimed and repurposed materials, and will offer in-store services such as repairs and product recycling. Rachel Bradburn, head of leasing at Redical, said: “Finisterre is a British brand with a loyal following and a powerful purpose, and an exceptional addition to our line-up. Their northern debut with us at Victoria Leeds builds on the destination’s growing appeal to distinctive, values-led retailers. Following hot on the heels of OMNES and Dinny Hall signings, these lettings reinforce Victoria Leeds as the home of northern firsts and a leading platform for premium, design-driven brands.” Will Sheane, CEO at Finisterre, said: “Victoria Leeds is the perfect home for us. It’s right in the heart of a vibrant city with a strong sense of community and a growing appetite for sustainable, high-quality outdoor apparel.” This comes after a number of high-profile lettings at […]
Requirements
Toolstation appoints agents as it gears up for London expansion
23rd October 2025Toolstation has appointed GCW as it aims to open more stores within London. The trade supplies retailer is looking for high street units in prominent and visible roadside locations, ranging between 3,500 sq ft and 5,000 sq ft in size. Suitable units will have access to parking and loading. Toolstation also has an immediate requirement for smaller format stores within high street units inside London’s north and south circular roads, ranging between 2000 sq ft and 3000 sq ft and ready to open in early 2026. Target locations include:
Insights
F&B operators have biggest appetite for space in London
5th November 2025Food and beverage operators have led demand for space in London over the last seven quarters, according to new research from Colliers. In Q3 alone, F&B brands accounted for 137 of the 330 total retail space requirements tracked by Colliers. Fashion and accessories followed with 57 requirements, while leisure operators registered 52. Compared to the same period in 2024, demand from fashion & accessories brands has risen by 61%, and leisure by 48%. Across the first three quarters of 2025, Colliers tracked 937 retail space requirements, an increase from 666 during the same period last year. Flora Young, director and head of F&B in Colliers’ London retail team, said: “The data reflects a clear and growing appetite from F&B operators to secure a presence in Central London. We have seen leading F&B groups such as MAD restaurants, JKS or White Rabbit Fund actively expand their presence in the capital already this year, alongside exciting new additions from smaller brands such as Public House, Bubala or Gold. “Whether it is bigger international groups or new independent concepts, the sector is showing resilience and a forward momentum that’s encouraging for landlords and investors alike.” Paul Souber, Head of One London at Colliers, […]
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Space NK arrives at Touchwood Solihull
7th November 2025Space NK has continued its UK expansion with the opening of a new store at Touchwood Solihull. The beauty retailer has taken a 10-year lease for a 3,648 sq ft unit located in a central position within the scheme’s Crescent Arcade. Space NK joins existing brands at Touchwood Solihull including Apple, which recently tripled its presence at the scheme, as well as John Lewis, Zara, Mango, Miele, and Oliver Bonas. Andrew Hilston, managing director at scheme owner Ardent, said: “The arrival of Space NK is a fantastic addition to the luxury offer at Touchwood, and represents the quality of occupier we are constantly seeking to bring to the scheme. The varied and high-quality line-up of stores, brands and operators available at Touchwood highlights its position as the West Midlands’ leading destination, reflected with increasing footfall and customer support that places it among the UK’s best-performing retail assets.” Sovereign Centros from CBRE is the asset manager of Touchwood, with Cushman & Wakefield and Knight Frank retained as leasing agents.
