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NEWBIE ANNOUNCES NEW STORE TFG LONDON OPENS

OPENING IN THE ROYAL BOROUGH OF WINDSOR BIGGEST-EVER MULTI-BRAND FLAGSHIP Alo Yoga To Grow Presence

Alo Yoga, the premium fashion and lifestyle
Newbie, the sustainable lifestyle brand within the Swedish Landsec has announced that fashion brand renowned for its luxury activewear and
fashion group Kappahl Group, has opened a brand-new store in retail group, TFG London, has opened commitment to mind-body wellness, is set to
Windsor, UK. With timeless design and a nostalgic style, Newbie its 12,000sq ft multi-brand flagship at open its first UK sanctuary outside London at
Manchester’s New Cathedral Street. The fast-
offers carefully crafted clothing for babies, children and women, Liverpool ONE. Home to Hobbs, Phase growing brand has signed a 10-year lease to
made with love and care. Eight, Whistles and Inside Story, the occupy a 7,018sq ft unit.
This expansion is part of the company’s long-term growth strategy, store is TFG London’s biggest yet, adding
where the focus is on a three-pillar strategy of establishing a presence in another showcase space to South John
key markets, meeting increased demand and creating inspiring in-store Street’s line-up in a key gateway location. Skechers To Open New Site
experiences. Newbie’s success is built on creating an inspiring shopping The store is the latest in Liverpool Affinity Sterling Mills, the leading outlet shopping
environment and on its firm focus on sustainability, characterised by ONE’s series of flagship units on course to centre in Tillicoultry, has announced that Skechers
quality, timeless design and a nostalgic style. This follows successful open this year. The space features a luxury is to open a new store, bringing its signature
lifestyle and performance footwear to the centre.
store openings in Canary Wharf, Brent Cross and Guildford in 2024. styling suite for event shoppers and has The opening of the new 4,256sq ft Skechers store
The Newbie store in the Royal Borough of Windsor is 131sq m been fitted out in signature TFG London will help the centre’s current offering to scale new
in size and offers a complete wardrobe for children aged 0 months style; creating a brightly lit, classic heights and offer guests something different.
to 8 years, featuring hand-drawn patterns and a soft colour palette backdrop to allow the distinct characters
inspired by nature with a clear focus on sustainability. of each brand to stand-out.
Goldsmiths Reopens A Unit
Goldsmiths, one of the UK’s leading luxury watch
Leading Build to Rent (BTR) developer and operator, IMMERSIVE GAMING PIONEER and jewellery retailers and part of the Watches
PLATFORM_, is proud to announce two significant of Switzerland Group, has unveiled its refurbished
retail lettings at its developments in Glasgow and ANNOUNCES ARCADE ARENA showroom in Kingston. Located on the ground floor
Leeds. A Sainsbury’s Local will open at PLATFORM_ of the Bentall Shopping Centre, the showroom
boasts dedicated branded areas for watchmakers
and Northwood Investors’ flagship 498-apartment Little Lion Entertainment, the UK’s CEO of Little Lion Entertainment, TAG Heuer, Longines and Tissot.
UK NEWS 1,351-apartment Sweetfields development in Leeds’ has announced a major leap forward in the attractions industry and joining the Liverpool Home To Sephora
development at Anderston Quay in Glasgow, while
an Asda Express will form part of the upcoming
premier immersive attractions company,
commented: “Arcade Arena is redefining
South Bank. The Sainsbury’s Local is expected to open
gaps between live experiences and video
its real-world gaming expansion with
Sephora has launched at Liverpool ONE, which
in June 2025, while the Asda Express is scheduled
games. The success of this venue in both
the reveal of a flagship Arcade Arena in
marks its eighth UK store. Spanning 6,727sq ft,
to open alongside completion of the first BTR homes
London, set to open in early 2026.
Manchester and Dubai proves that the
the new showcase space stocks the brand’s far-
being developed at Sweetfields with Housing Growth
reaching collection of beauty and self-care products
This landmark project follows
human need for in-person interactivity
Partnership in early 2027. These new openings add to
a growing roster of major grocery operators across the
Makeup by Mario, GXVE by Gwen Stefani, Haus
PLATFORM_ portfolio, including Co-op in Cardiff, which
cultures. This new venue will be the first
KARTS and the PAC-MAN LIVE
Labs by Lady Gaga and viral brand Topicals
has been serving residents for over nine months. the runaway success of CHAOS and connectivity transcends borders and that include exclusive beauty retailers such as
EXPERIENCE, both of which have
of many new location announcements
redefined the boundaries of interactive over the coming months, both within
entertainment to visitors. the UK and abroad as we embark on our Rudy’s To Launch In Bristol
SUPERDRUG LAUNCHES NEW HOUSE OF CAVANI LANDS AT the premiere of the top-secret third ambitious growth plans. Our London Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana has confirmed that it will
The new London site will also host
bring its relaxed dining experience and renowned
Arcade Arena will be our boldest, most
MEADOWHALL INVESTMENT NORWICH’S CASTLE QUARTER game to be launched as part of the electrifying venue yet, bringing both of Neapolitan pizzas to Bristol this summer, bringing
35 new jobs to the local area. The upcoming venue
our existing games to as prominent a
Arcade Arena concept, promising to
be Little Lion Entertainment’s most location as you can get in London and will be spread across 3,000sq ft and will offer 120
indoor covers, plans will also include an outdoor
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has unveiled a brand- Castle Quarter - Norwich’s leading social, leisure and electrifying creation to date. just wait until you see the third game seating area.
new store in Meadowhall, creating ten new permanent roles lifestyle destination - has strengthened its retail offer with Tom Lionetti-Maguire, Founder and we have in store!”
in the 10,199sq ft space. The store is one of Superdrug’s the arrival of men’s formalwear specialist House Of Cavani.
largest locations in the UK and forms part of the brand’s The Italian-inspired fashion retailer has taken unit
plans to expand its brick-and-mortar retail footprint with 39 at Castle Quarter on a new seven-year lease. The
25 new stores set to open in 2025. store will be House of Cavani’s 16th in England and its
The store will offer an expansive range of health and third in the East Anglia region, alongside locations in
beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments Cambridge and King’s Lynn.
and luxury fragrances including Superdrug’s own-brand The opening of House of Cavani further boosts the
ranges such as B. Skin, Me+, Vitamin E and Optimum. A occupier line-up at Castle Quarter, which has retained its
nurse-clinic service will also be available, offering a range traditional retail strength while repositioning towards
of services like travel health advice, vaccinations and blood social, leisure and lifestyle operators.
tests to meet the varying needs of Superdrug customers. This new arrival joins major retail brands at the site
In addition to its extensive product range, the store including TK Maxx, Boots, Flying Tiger, Trespass
features a dedicated Beauty Studio area, where shoppers can and The Entertainer, alongside competitive socialising
access professional treatments such as eyebrow shaping, nail operators including Boom Battle Bar, Putt Putt Social
treatments and acrylics. and Escape Hunt.
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