Retail Property Deals

Wave of new signings brings Gloucester Quays to 95% occupancy

9th October 2025

Gloucester Quays has completed 8,000 sq ft of new signings, bringing the outlet shopping destination to 95% let or under offer. Menswear brand Ben Sherman has signed for a 1,381 sq ft store at the outlet, which will open towards the end of October. Joining 15 existing Ben Sherman locations across the UK, the store will offer the brand’s range of shirts, polos, and Harringtons. Meanwhile, long-standing tenant Crew Clothing has upsized at the scheme into a 2,107 sq ft store. The 53% larger space offers an extended range which includes coats, rugby and polo shirts, sweaters, loungewear and blazers, alongside clothing for men, women and children. Also joining Gloucester Quays’ line-up is Menkind, which has signed for a 2,110 sq ft unit and is set to open this October. The store will offer a mix of gifts, gadgets, and novelty products. Finally, Label Yard has will be opening a new 2,411 sq ft store at the outlet this month. Specialising in streetwear and contemporary fashion, this will be Label Yard’s second outlet location in the south west of England. Paul Carter, asset director at Peel Retail & Leisure, said: “Providing breadth of choice for our customers is central to […]

Cheltenham’s Regent Arcade sweetens offer with Mango signing

8th October 2025

Mango is continuing its UK expansion after signing for a new store at the Regent Arcade in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Opening next year, the store will feature the brand’s latest Mediterranean-inspired concept and exclusively offer Mango’s range of women’s clothing. This latest signing forms part of Mango’s strategic plan, which aims to reinforce the retailer’s value proposition with a strong store expansion drive and improve sales in its existing shops and its online channel. Mango’s signing follows recent work undertaken at the scheme to create purpose-designed spaces for new and existing occupiers. Scott Lahive, centre manager at Regent Arcade, said: “Alongside attracting new retailers, we’re committed to supporting our existing occupiers in creating stores that reflect their brand ambitions. The recent upsizings and refurbishments demonstrate how Regent Arcade is investing in a best-in-class, multi-channel shopping experience for the residents of Gloucestershire.” Earlier this year, Mango announced plans to open 20 new stores in 2025. Spencer Wilson, leasing agent at ARC Retail & Leisure, which acted for the landlord, added: “Mango has been strategically expanding across key UK locations, and their decision to open in Cheltenham reflects the strength of the town’s retail landscape. The new store at Regent Arcade adds to...

Oliver Bonas to open third Glasgow store at Silverburn

8th October 2025

Oliver Bonas is set to open its third store in Glasgow at Silverburn Shopping Centre. The independent fashion, jewellery, and homewares retailer will take a 5,759 sq ft unit for its sixth location in Scotland. The Silverburn store will join the brand’s existing Glasgow locations on Gordon Street and Byres Road. Founded in London in 1993 by Oliver Tress, Oliver Bonas has since grown into a national retailer with more than 90 stores nationwide. Alberto Esguevillas, CEO of UK Retail at Eurofund Group, manager of Silverburn, said, “Oliver Bonas brings a fresh and independent take on fashion, accessories and homewares retail and will be a complementary addition to our retail line-up alongside much-loved high street staples. This evolving offer, alongside the centre’s expanding F&B and leisure roster, is cementing its position as Glasgow’s leading destination.” Eurofund Group and Silverburn owner Henderson Park were represented by Culverwell and Time Retail Partners.

St David’s Cardiff to welcome flurry of new brands before Christmas

7th October 2025

St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff is set to welcome a flurry of new brands before Christmas. Beauty retailers Sephora and PURESEOUL, menswear specialist Charles Tyrwhitt, and sandwich shop Which Wich will all join the scheme in the coming months. Charles Tyrwhitt and Charles Tyrwhitt will both be making their Welsh debuts at the centre. St David’s will also be welcoming JD Sports and Hollywood Bowl’s family entertainment complex in 2026.   This follows a number of recent arrivals at the centre, including fashion retailers Mango and MOSS, sweet store Mr Simms, and toy giant LEGO. Helen Morgan, centre director at St David’s Cardiff, said: “We may be heading into the last few months of the year, but St David’s is ending 2025 with a bang. We’re welcoming incredible brands that shoppers have been asking for with even more to come in 2026.”

Mulberry fashions pop-up store at Gunwharf Quays

7th October 2025

Mulberry is set to open a pop-up store at Landsec’s Gunwharf Quays outlet shopping centre in Portsmouth. The British heritage brand’s new store will open later this month and span 1,466 sq ft, offering a range of leather goods. The signing follows a strong year of investment across Gunwharf Quays, with recent additions to The Avenues including the newly-opened Citizen and Oliver Bonas stores, alongside existing brands such as Penhaligon’s, AllSaints, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Coach. The signing comes after Landsec recorded strong performance across its outlets between April and June this year, with sales up by 11.2% year-on-year.  Pablo Sueiras, head of retail and hospitality leasing at Landsec, said: “We’re focused on elevating Gunwharf Quays as a destination for premium brands, and introducing Mulberry to The Avenues is a testament to its growing appeal. “With consistent high footfall and our ongoing investment programme enhancing the surroundings, we’re creating the ideal environment for brands to connect with guests. We are seeing continued rise in demand for elevated experiences, and this pop-up is perfectly placed to cater to that trend.”

Home Bargains signs for 20,000 sq ft store at Hempstead Valley

6th October 2025

Home Bargains is set to open a new store at Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre in Gillingham, Kent. The value retailer has signed a 15-year lease for a 20,000 sq ft ground floor unit, with the store opening in November. The unit, previously occupied by BHS, has been refurbished as part of a multimillion-pound investment programme by the landlord into Hempstead Valley. The South Mall entrance has also been enhanced, incorporating new signage featuring koi carp imagery – a homage to the centre’s original 1980s water feature. Phil Fishwick of letting agent GCW said: “Home Bargains’ arrival underpins our commitment to creating a vibrant destination for shoppers and tenant partners alike, further galvanising Hempstead Valley’s status within the regional retail hierarchy.” Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre comprises 425,000 sq ft of retail and hospitality space with 2,160 car parking spaces. Major retailers at the scheme include Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer, TK Maxx, JD Sports, New Look, Boots and Superdrug.

Shaftesbury Capital welcomes nine new signings to Soho

6th October 2025

Shaftesbury Capital has announced nine new signings, including two UK debuts, at its Soho estate in London. Three of these brands arrived in September, while the remaining six will all join the estate before Christmas. The new signings include four F&B lettings: Shaftesbury Capital has also completed five retail signings: William Oliver, director of retail and restaurant leasing at Shaftesbury Capital, said: “We continue to generate strong demand from experience-led brands looking to be part of Carnaby Street and Soho, with each of these additions bringing a unique concept that aligns with the area’s distinctive character. Having these brands up and running before Christmas means an exciting end to the year for our customers, as we continue to welcome an outstanding calibre of brands that recognise Carnaby Street and Soho’s exceptional reputation, and that have a desire to be part of this ever-evolving destination.”

Wingstop to open third Glasgow restaurant in Silverburn

1st October 2025

Wingstop is set to open its third restaurant in Glasgow at Silverburn. The fried chicken chain has agreed to take a 3,606 sq ft space, which will open this December. The signing forms part of an ongoing leisure expansion at Silverburn, with the scheme more than doubling its F&B and leisure space from 75,000 sq ft to 168,000 sq ft over the past three years. This has been led by the opening of flagship bowling concept King Pins in July. Earlier this year, Wingstop – which opened its first site in the UK in 2018 – was named the nation’s fastest-growing restaurant group for the third consecutive year by The Sunday Times 100. Alberto Esguevillas, CEO of UK retail at Eurofund Group, which manages Silverburn, said: “We have worked hard to reposition and reconfigure Silverburn as a diverse and compelling regional destination. Attracting high-growth brands such as Wingstop UK is vital to this continued evolution and further enhances our mix.” Silverburn owner Henderson Park and Eurofund Group were represented by Culverwell and Time Retail Partners.

British travel brand to open debut flagship on London’s Regent Street

1st October 2025

Antler is set to open its first flagship UK store next year at 100 Regent Street in Central London. The British travel retailer has reached an agreement to take a two-storey, 2,400 sq ft store, following the success of a one-year residency on New York’s Spring Street and a pop up store in Selfridges London last year. Offering a range of luggage, bags, and accessories, the store will be situated on the southern end of the street amongst other global British brands Burberry and Mulberry. The Regent Street signing signals the beginning of Antler’s wider retail investment strategy, as it looks to open at least three stores in the UK and internationally over the next three years. Laura Thursfield, retail leasing director at landlord The Crown Estate, said: “We are delighted to be welcoming Antler to open their UK flagship store on Regent Street. This iconic store will be in good company alongside other leading British brands including Burberry, Mulberry and Jo Malone. We are excited to support Antler on the next step of their journey in this globally renowned shopping destination. This new addition follows our recent acquisition of 100 Regent Street and will be integral to the delivery of our wider plans for […]

Finnish leisure concept to make UK debut at Braehead

1st October 2025

Indoor leisure and recreation concept SuperPark is set to make its UK debut at Braehead Shopping Centre in Glasgow. The operator will open a 30,000 sq ft space early next year, offering 40 attractions, including challenges, sporting games, and freestyle activities. Founded in Finland, SuperPark operates in 26 parks worldwide across Finland, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. This marks the first major signing at the scheme since the announcement of Braehead Ambition, an initiative which has brought together the asset management, leasing, operational and marketing of Braehead Shopping Centre, Braehead Arena and Xsite. Huw Kmiot, associate director of asset management at Pradera Lateral, said: “The arrival of SuperPark is a major milestone for Braehead, reflecting both its strong trading performance and the continued confidence brands have that they will out-perform here.  SuperPark’s debut at Braehead underlines the destination’s reputation as a place that delivers results and actively responds to growing consumer demand for immersive, experience-led leisure.” Braehead is asset managed by Pradera Lateral, and its leasing agents are LM (formerly Lunson Mitchenall) and Savills. SuperPark was represented by Savills.

Shaftesbury Capital secures trio of F&B signings at Covent Garden

29th September 2025

Shaftesbury Capital is set to welcome three new food and beverage operators to its Covent Garden estate in London. Making its UK debut is Copain, which will be opening a 460 sq ft café at 54 Neal Street. This will be the bakery’s first location outside of Paris and offer artisanal baked items and coffee. Meanwhile, Oliphant & Pomeroy will also be making its London debut, taking 600 sq ft within Covent Garden’s market building. The café will offer baked products such as croissants, cinnamon buns, and artisanal ice cream. Finally, Danish coffee bar Hagen will open a 300 sq ft café just off the Piazza on Russell Street, designed around its signature Room 606 concept. The new space will have a strong focus on speciality coffee and include a dedicated brew bar. These new additions will join established operators at Covent Garden including Café Kitsuné, EL&N Deli & Bakery, St John’s Bakery and Watchhouse Coffee. Emma Matus, head of restaurant leasing at Shaftesbury Capital, said: “At Shaftesbury Capital, we’re committed to creating a compelling line-up of food and drink brands that stand out to visitors. We are a trusted launchpad in London for UK debuts and new concepts, as […]

Søstrene Grene to open third Manchester store

29th September 2025

Søstrene Grene is set to open its third store in Manchester at Manchester Arndale shopping centre. The Danish lifestyle retailer will open a 4,952 sq ft store, offering a range of homeware, kitchen items, craft supplies, soft furnishings, toys, gift ideas, and seasonal décor. The new opening follows a series of recent lettings at Manchester Arndale, including Sephora, Alo Yoga, and PURESEOUL. Søstrene Grene’s new store will join its existing Manchester locations in Cross Street and Altrincham. Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Søstrene Grene to Manchester Arndale. Their unique offer and engaging store concept will add further variety to our retail mix, giving customers another reason to visit and stay longer. This letting is further proof of the demand we are seeing from leading brands from across different sectors keen to open flagship spaces in Manchester.” Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are Manchester Arndale’s retained letting agents.