Posts from November 2025

Kenji and Starbucks open doors at the Telford Centre

4th November 2025

Kenji and Starbucks at Telford Centre Kenji has opened the doors to a new store at the Telford Centre, as Starbucks also joins the Shropshire shopping centre. The East Asian-inspired lifestyle retailer has taken a 6,200 sq ft unit on a five-year lease, offering a range of homeware, stationery, toys, and snacks. As the brand’s first location in Shropshire, the opening forms part of its ongoing UK expansion which has seen it rapidly grow its presence in major shopping destinations. Poppy Radford, associate director at asset manager Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “Kenji brings something fresh and creative to Telford Centre, and we’re delighted to welcome them to the line-up. Their innovative retail concept and distinctive aesthetic add real energy to the mall and perfectly complement our growing mix of global and independent brands. “Securing Kenji on a five-year lease for a substantial 6,200 sq ft unit highlights the ongoing confidence major retailers have in Telford Centre and the strength of its regional catchment.” Meanwhile, Starbucks has opened a 2,600 sq ft café opposite Next. The coffee shop operator has taken a 15-year lease for the unit, which opened at the end of October. Glynn Morrow, centre manager at Telford...

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Vegetarian street food vendor bolsters Manchester Arndale’s F&B line-up

4th November 2025

Vegetarian Indian street food vendor Shree Krishna Vada Pav (SKVP) is set to open a new restaurant at Manchester Arndale. The operator has signed a 15-year lease for a 2,105 sq ft unit, its first location in the North West. SKVP will add to the growing food and beverage offer at Manchester Arndale, which so far this year has welcomed Popeyes, Hotel Chocolat, and Caffe Nero to its line-up. Founded in 2010, SKVP offers a quick-service restaurant experience with a menu that features Mumbai street food, such as vada pav, pav bhaji, and curries. Graeme Jones, executive director for asset management at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “SKVP’s arrival reinforces Manchester Arndale’s position as the North West’s premier destination for shopping, leisure and dining. This latest addition enhances the already impressive line-up of tenants we have welcomed this year, including Hotel Chocolat, Popeyes UK, Champion, Søstrene Grene, Sephora, Alo Yoga and ProDirect.” Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, added: “We are delighted that SKVP has chosen Manchester Arndale for its first location in the North West. The arrival of the vegetarian street food restaurant further enhances the diversity of our food and beverage offer. “Manchester Arndale continues to...

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Dockside at Chatham Maritime expands F&B offer with two signings

4th November 2025

Dockside at Chatham Maritime has welcomed food and beverage operators Bakers + Baristas and YouMeSushi after both agreed long-term leases at the Kent waterside destination. The operators have each signed 10-year leases at the mixed-use scheme, adding to a food and drink offering that includes Zizzi, Wagamama, and recent arrivals McDonald’s and Sotto Lounge. A specialist in coffee, cakes, and pastries, Bakers + Baristas has opened a 1,750 sq ft unit within Dockside. Since forming in 1981, the operator has now expanded to open over 60 stores across the UK and Ireland. Meanwhile, YouMeSushi has taken a 721 sq ft unit as the growing chain looks to continue its UK expansion, offering a variety of sushi dishes to Medway diners. Located just over 30 miles from Central London in the Medway region of Kent, Dockside at Chatham Maritime forms part of a 300-acre waterfront regeneration zone, featuring historic dockyards, an independent distillery, and a marina. It also sits opposite St Mary’s Island, a new 5,000-home residential community. Peter Everest, managing director of Chatham Maritime owner WD Ltd., said: “The arrivals of Bakers + Baristas and YouMeSushi alongside the recent openings of McDonalds and Sotto Lounge continues our vision of being a...

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LM promotes head of agency

4th November 2025

Independent retail and leisure advisor LM (formerly Lunson Mitchenall) has promoted Nick Hartwell to head of agency. Hartwell has previously played a role in leasing major UK retail destinations, including Lakeside in Essex, Gateshead’s Metrocentre, and Westquay Southampton. LM said the promotion strengthens its market-leading team, which over the past 18 months has welcomed eight new recruits. Nick Hartwell said: “It’s an incredibly exciting time for both LM and the retail and leisure property sector. The market’s evolving fast, and I’m proud to be part of a business that truly values agility, collaboration, and forward-thinking strategy to create opportunities for our clients. “Our focus is on introducing new and international brands to destinations across the UK, while helping landlords bring retail and leisure together with other community uses – from health and wellness to workspace. I’m looking forward to building on our strong relationships, driving innovation, and working with clients who share our ambition to shape what comes next.” In the last 12 months, LM has completed over 700 leasing transactions and advised on investments exceeding £100m. The team works with brands such as Garmin and Lucy & Yak, and advises landlords including Pradera Lateral, AEG, Hammerson, Aberdeen Investments, Redical,...

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Trailberg picks Manchester’s Trafford Centre for second store

4th November 2025

Outdoor performance wear brand Trailberg has chosen Manchester’s Trafford Centre for its second-ever store. Situated within the scheme’s central area on Upper Peel Avenue, the store will for the first time feature the brand’s womenswear and technical apparel lines. It will also look to complement the brand’s existing wholesale partnerships with Footasylum and JD Sports, both of which have stores at the Trafford Centre. This comes after Trailberg opened its debut store at Manchester Arndale in 2024. The signing marks the beginning of an expansion programme for Trailberg, with the Manchester-born brand appointing Metis Real Estate to acquire new sites across the UK. Jack Spellacy, co-founder of Trailberg, said: “Trailberg is in huge demand among consumers, so, following our launch last year in Manchester city centre, the time is right to expand our store presence in more of the UK’s leading retail destinations. Top of the list was Trafford Centre, which is the first-choice location for a significant, loyal and engaged catchment that significantly expands our reach in the North West. This is the beginning of something very exciting for Trailberg.” Kate Pearson, director of portfolio leasing at Pradera Lateral, Trafford Centre’s asset manager, said: “We’re excited for Trailberg to come to Trafford Centre with...

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