Posts from July 2025

Barclays banks on new branch at Chatham Maritime

1st July 2025

Barclays Bank is set to open a full-service branch at Dockside at Chatham Maritime, designed to serve the Medway region in Kent. The new branch will offer a range of services, including personal and business banking, financial advice, and modern digital banking solutions. Barclays will be situated on the scheme’s frontage, joining brands such as McDonald’s, Loungers, Zizzi, Wagamama, and M&S. The move follows the relocation of Clarks and Choice at Dockside to newly-fitted out stores situated next to The Range’s anchor store. The wider Chatham Maritime development sits on a 300-acre waterfront regeneration zone and features dockyards, an independent distillery, and a marina. The Dockside centre is currently shifting from a predominantly outlet-focused offering into a mixed-use destination for retail, dining, entertainment, and business and community services. It sits opposite St Mary’s Island, a new 5,000-home residential community. Peter Everest, managing director of WD, which owns Chatham Maritime, said: “Barclays’ arrival here at the heart of Chatham Maritime reinforces our vision of an all-day waterfront destination combining brilliant brands and everyday convenience to cater for the needs of the Chatham and wider Medway region. Barclays will play a key role in supporting the local economy and enhancing convenience for our...

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Q&A: What’s new at Cribbs Mall?

1st July 2025

One of the country’s largest shopping centres, it’s been a busy few months at The Mall at Cribbs Causeway in Bristol. The scheme has recently welcomed new tenants, investment from existing retailers, and has played a part in the development of the wider area. Centre owner M&G Real Estate also recently extended its ownership. Sovereign Centros by CBRE’s Iain Minto, senior director of asset management, and Katie Searle, director of asset management, spoke to Completely Retail News about what’s new at Cribbs Mall. Iain Minto and Katie Searle What new retailers has Cribbs Mall welcomed in recent months? Iain Minto: “Leading international brands continue to flock to Cribbs as we welcomed both LEGO and Austen & Blake in recent months. This continued the strong leasing momentum at Cribbs following the arrivals of Castore, Sweaty Betty, Yankee Candle, and KIKO Milano in the past year. “Meanwhile, several of our leading brands including Hugo Boss, Next, Pret, Ribble, Claire’s, Accessorize, Yo Sushi, Frankie & Benny’s, and Clarks renewed their commitment to Cribbs with new leases. “This evolving tenant mix is proving popular with our shoppers; footfall rose by 9% and sales grew by 6% over the past 12 months, outstripping industry benchmarks....

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KFC has appetite for over 50 new UK stores in 2025

1st July 2025

KFC is looking to secure over 50 new UK stores this year, as part of the restaurant chain’s plans to invest almost £1.5bn into its estate over the next five years. Earlier this year, the fried chicken specialist – which operates over 1,000 restaurants in the UK – said it will spend £466m on expanding its estate, with plans to open 500 more sites in the UK and Ireland over the next decade. The chain also said it would invest in upgrading over 200 of its existing restaurants. KFC has now released its acquisition requirements, with the chain considering freehold and leasehold units located at retail and leisure parks, development sites, high street retail units, travel hubs, shopping centres, and food courts. The operator is focusing on drive-through sites spanning 0.3 to 1.5 acres, as well as in-line units ranging in size between 1,200 sq ft and 2,500 sq ft. KFC is seeking sites across the entire UK and Ireland, and is also offering agents a finder’s fee of £20,000 for any suitable locations.

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Saucony makes strides with pioneering store at Covent Garden

1st July 2025

Saucony has opened its debut full-price UK store at 4 James Street in London’s Covent Garden. The performance running and lifestyle brand’s new location spans 3,695 sq ft across two floors, offering a range of footwear. It features dedicated spaces for community events, an in-store coffee station, a community wall, and 100 lockers for runners to store belongings. Saucony joins a number of high-calibre brands on James Street, such as Swatch, HOKA, and Charlotte Tilbury, which recently upsized its upsized store. The wider Covent Garden estate is also home to a host of other activewear brands, including Alo Yoga, Arc’teryx, and Peak Performance. William Oliver, director of retail and restaurant leasing at landlord Shaftesbury Capital, said: “Saucony’s opening is an exciting step for James Street, cementing its position as a world-class retail hotspot. The opening reflects Covent Garden’s position as the go-to for global brands to showcase their flagship stores in an iconic setting, adding even more diverse, innovative options that align perfectly with our leading retail offer. Saucony joins the ranks of Covent Garden’s leading sportswear brands, including Alo Yoga, HOKA, Peak Performance and Arc’teryx.” Cameron Black, vice president and general manager at Saucony EMEA, added: “Choosing Covent...

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