Primark to Open First New London Store in Nearly a Decade at Wimbledon Quarter Jan 8, 2026 Primark has announced plans to open a new store at Wimbledon Quarter, marking its first new London location in almost a decade. The retailer will take over part of the former Debenhams unit on the ground floor of Wimbledon Quarter, with the new store expected to span approximately 24,000 square feet. The opening represents a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Frasers Group Acquires Swindon Designer Outlet Dec 10, 2025 Frasers Group, the retail conglomerate behind brands including Sports Direct and House of Fraser, has acquired the 250,000 sq ft Swindon Designer Outlet in the UK. The centre, which opened in 1997 on the site of a former railworks in Swindon, attracts over 3 million visitors annually, placing it among the UK’s top five outlet […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
GAIL’S Bakery Announces Major Expansion Across England with 40 New Stores Dec 3, 2025 GAIL’S Bakery is launching an ambitious expansion plan to open 40 new stores across England over the next year, with the programme scheduled to complete by around February 2026. The initiative marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to grow well beyond its London heartland, targeting towns and cities where strong demand and attractive […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Landsec Secures Planning Approval to Transform Glasgow’s Buchanan Galleries in £85m Retail Upgrade Dec 2, 2025 Landsec has received planning permission from Glasgow City Council to transform the retail offer at Buchanan Galleries through targeted refurbishment. Glasgow is the UK’s leading city for shopping outside of London and the approved plans will further strengthen its position as a premier retail destination. The proposals will enhance the existing shopping centre whilst creating […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Marks & Spencer Opens New 100,000 sq ft Flagship Store at Merry Hill Nov 27, 2025 Marks & Spencer has unveiled a new 100,000 sq ft flagship “renewal” store at Merry Hill, consolidating and expanding its previous space to create one of the centre’s key anchor destinations. The new store brings together M&S’s offer into a single, upsized unit, replacing and extending its former footprint. It features the latest renewal format, […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Supermarket Income REIT and Blue Owl Capital Complete £196 Million Acquisition of 10 Asda Supermarkets in New UK Joint Venture Nov 20, 2025 Supermarket Income REIT (SUPR) and Blue Owl Capital have completed a joint venture to acquire a portfolio of 10 Asda supermarkets in the United Kingdom for £196 million. The transaction is structured as a sale-and-leaseback, with 25-year leases on the properties and annual CPI-linked rent reviews capped at 4% and floored at 1%. The average […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
ICG Real Estate to Acquire €203.5 Million Pan-European Grocery Store Portfolio from Lidl Nov 20, 2025 ICG Real Estate (ICGRE) has agreed to acquire a portfolio of 24 newly developed grocery stores from Lidl in a sale-and-leaseback transaction valued at €203.5 million, approximately £180 million. The acquisition, made through ICGRE’s Strategic Real Estate II Fund, spans 17 properties in the UK, four in Ireland, and three in Spain, totalling around 50,000 […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Morrisons Announces Major Expansion with 250 New “Morrisons Daily” Franchise Stores Across England Oct 28, 2025 Morrisons has announced plans to expand its convenience store network by partnering with independent corner shop owners across England. Up to 250 local stores will be converted into branded “Morrisons Daily” outlets, with a focus on the South of England and the Midlands, regions where Morrisons currently has fewer stores. The rollout is expected to […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Definition Capital Secures £122 Million Development Loan from Maslow Capital for Major Abbey Wood Regeneration Project Oct 21, 2025 Definition Capital has secured a £122 million development finance loan from Maslow Capital to fund a transformative mixed-use regeneration project in Abbey Wood, South-East London. The ambitious scheme will deliver 487 co-living units, a 110-key hotel, shared lounges and workspaces, and a new PDSA Pet Hospital across four blocks ranging from three to 17 storeys. […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Cohort Capital, King Street Capital Management, and Apollo Complete £348 Million Refinancing of The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge Oct 16, 2025 Cohort Capital, King Street Capital Management, and funds managed by Apollo have completed a £348 million refinancing of The Park Tower Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. The loan facility supports the refinancing of existing debt initially provided by Cale Street Partners and demonstrates continued investor confidence in London’s prime hospitality market. The Park Tower is a […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
