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Queens House in Hull, UK /// M Core

M Core Acquires Three Major Assets in the UK

M Core marks a strong start to 2026 with the acquisition of three significant assets, Queens House in Hull city centre, Newton Hall in Durham and Triangle Centre in Clevedon.

The O2 welcomes the first Maki & Ramen location in London, UK /// © The O2 London

Japanese Hospitality Concept opens in The O2 London

The O2, the world’s most popular live entertainment, leisure, and retail destination, has announced the opening of Japanese hospitality concept, Maki & Ramen. This marks the operator’s first London opening amidst a growing demand for Japanese cuisine in the capital.

The new Decathlon store is set to open in IKEA in Croydon, UK /// Ingka Group

IKEA’s pilot to host other retailers: Decathlon opening in UK store

Today, in the UK, Ingka Group announced plans for a Decathlon store to open within the IKEA store in Croydon – marking the first time the retailer will host another global brand in one of its ‘blue boxes’. The Decathlon store will be a standalone unit with a dedicated customer entrance, spanning 1,188 m² of retail space inside the 25,000 m² IKEA store. Customers will not have to wait long, with the doors set to open this spring.

© Søstrene Grene

Søstrene Grene opens first UK store in 2026

The Danish lifestyle brand, Søstrene Grene, celebrated its first UK opening of the year in Angel Central, North London’s main retail and leisure destination.

Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand /// © Chaiiwala

Victoria Centre welcomes Chaiiwala to F&B line-up

Victoria Centre is set to strengthen its food and beverage line-up with the arrival of Chaiiwala, the UK’s leading Indian street food and café brand, which will open its latest UK location in the first quarter of 2026.

CGI render of Graphite Square London, UK /// © Third.i Group

Third.i Group announces first commercial leasing at Graphite Square, London

Third.i Group, the British division of Australian developer Third.i, has announced that Sainsbury’s will join its flagship Graphite Square regeneration scheme, as the site’s first commercial tenant. Sainsbury’s – one of the UK’s largest and oldest retail brands – has agreed a prime ground floor unit with excellent street frontage with direct access from the public realm on a substantial lease term.

Andrea Barnes, Head of Business Rates at Form Property | © Form Property

“A slow bleed for hospitality and retail”

The UK government plans to introduce new measures to deal with business rates from April this year. Andrea Barnes, Head of Business Rates at Form Property, believes that retailers, pubs and restaurants are quietly heading towards a business rates reckoning – and some won’t survive it.

© Eurofund Group

Silverburn in Glasgow reports record Footfall

The major shopping destination, owned by Henderson Park and managed by Eurofund Group, has recorded its highest footfall to date, with approximately 16.5 million visits in 2025.

Facade of Meadowhall in Sheffield, UK /// © Meadowhall

MEADOWHALL WRAPS UP 300,000 SQ FT OF LEASING IN 2025

Meadowhall has announced the openings of MINISO and TK Maxx, as the destination concludes a strong year of leasing activity and retail performance. These additions follow several major openings in 2025, including Sephora, Superdrug, and Wingstop, which achieved its most successful launch of any location in the country.

Marks & Spencer store in Merry Hill shopping center in Brierley Hill, England /// © Merry Hill

M&S OPENS FLAGSHIP STORE CONCEPT AT MERRY HILL, UK

Merry Hill announced that M&S has opened its latest renewal store concept at the top 10 UK shopping destination, featuring a brand-new Coffee Shop, fresh market-style foodhall, and expanded fashion, home & beauty offer.

Carnaby Street lit by Christmas lights /// © CACI

CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ONS INSPIRE SPEND SURGE, REPORTS CACI

Festive celebrations are proving to be a powerful driver of retail performance, according to new analysis from CACI, the data specialists focused on people and place. The company’s latest insights reveal that Christmas light switch on events significantly boost consumer spending, increase dwell time, and attract shoppers from a wider catchment area.

Victoria Quarter in Leeds, England /// © Bevan Cockerill

APM MONACO TO OPEN FIRST STANDALONE STORE IN VICTORIA LEEDS, ENGLAND

The Victoria Leeds shopping center owned and operated by Redical has recently announced the planned arrival of APM Monaco, a fashion jewellery brand founded in 1982. APM Monaco has signed to open its first standalone boutique in the North of England, marking a key milestone in the brand’s expansion across the UK.

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Wingstop UK Lands in Silverburn

Silverburn, the leading prime retail and leisure asset located in Glasgow, owned by Henderson Park and managed by Eurofund Group, has further expanded its growing F&B offer with the recent signing of Wingstop UK.