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SEVEN DIALS BOOSTS ITS ETHICAL APPEAL

WITH THE OPENING OF DAI

Shaftesbury has today announced that the sustainable
women’s performance wear brand, Dai, has opened its
debut permanent space on 35-37 Monmouth Street,
Seven Dials. in the Borough of Camden Alongside the
launch of two vintage activations, these recent openings
boost Seven Dials’ diverse community of ethically driven
retailers, solidifying it as London’s go-to destination for
the conscious consumer.
Founded initially as an online-only retailer which
has seen subsequent pop-up tenancies, former finance
executive, Joanna Dai, founded Dai to deliver comfort-
empowered performance wear for the modern
professional woman. Following its recent B Corp
Certification, Dai Seven Dials marks an important next
step in the brand’s UK expansion. Dai’s 1,400sq ft store
houses its full collection of elegantly tailored clothing
made from innovative, eco-friendly fabrics that combine
stylish silhouettes with properties of activewear –
stretch, breathability and wrinkle-resistance.

ROXY LEISURE HAS ANNOUNCED THAT ITS LATEST ROXY LANES SITE WILL BE IN BRISTOL. THE UNION STREET LOCATION WILL BOAST A CAPACITY OF 350, ALONGSIDE THEIR
BIGGEST RANGE OF ENTERTAINMENT. ACCOMPANIED BY EIGHT FULL SIZE BOWLING LANES, BATTING CAGES, SHUFFLE BOARDS, KARAOKE BOOTHS, FULL SIZE POOL TABLES,
BEER PONG, ARCADE GAMES AND ICE-FREE CURLING, UNION STREET WILL BE THE NEW ALL DAY & NIGHT DESTINATION IN BRISTOL. IT IS THE 11TH SITE FOR THE ROXY LEISURE
GROUP FURTHER TO SUCCESSFUL LAUNCHES IN MANCHESTER, BIRMINGHAM, NOTTINGHAM, LIVERPOOL AND LEEDS. THE NEW OPENING OF ROXY LANES WILL CREATE 45 JOBS.

DUO OF F&B BRANDS SIGN LABTECH SIGNS THE
AT THE YARDS IN LONDON LUCKY CLUB UP

Longmartin Properties Ltd, a joint venture between Shaftesbury and Leading London property investment company, LabTech, has
the Mercers’ Company, has announced a pair of firsts with its latest announced the signing of The Lucky Club. The cocktail and casual
F&B signings. Totalling almost 2,000sq ft, The Yards, Covent Garden, dining venue is set to open a roof terrace within The North Yard
will welcome a restaurant debut for UKIYO and a central London of the world-famous Camden Market, in May 2022.
first for Buns from Home. Following the brand’s debut site in Mayfair, the 5,600sq ft space,
Japanese temaki and sashimi concept, UKIYO has selected 8 which sits upon the historic Grade II listed horse hospital, will
Slingsby Place for its first-ever 1,636sq ft restaurant, debuting its be The Lucky Club’s flagship. Seating 130 covers, The Lucky Club
unique interpretation of the typical Japanese eatery this summer. Camden will feature a Mexican-inspired menu, specialising in
UKIYO, translates to ‘Living in the moment, detached from the Margaritas and Mezcal cocktails. They will be served alongside
bothers of life’, and describes the urban lifestyle of the Japanese contemporary takes on classic dishes, such as Lobster Tacos,
Edo-period. Pulled Lamb Birria Tacos, and Coconut Ceviche Tostadas.
Set to launch this month is independent bakery brand, Buns From It has been designed by award-winning interior design firm
Home, who is moving into 140 Long Acre for its first ever central Elliot James, incorporating a timeless style in-keeping with the
London site and fourth location. Set up by Founder Barney Goff in building’s history and heritage. The focus is on a neutral colour
lockdown, who baked pastries and delivered by bike, the first Buns palette and natural planting, with a retractable roof and state-of-
from Home bakery opened in Notting Hill. the-art gas heaters to allow for year-round alfresco dining.

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