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BEAUTY BRAND SPACE NK HAS OPENED ITS KNIGHT FRANK APPOINTED RETAIL
REGIONAL FLAGSHIP AT HAMMERSON’S BULLRING LEASING AGENTS AT 8 EATON LANE Spanish retailer expands

The Metrocentre Partnership has announced that
The new site is its largest store outside of London, spanning Knight Frank’s Retail Leasing Team has Spanish fashion retailer Stradivarius has opened
over 4,356sq ft within the city centre destination. been appointed as the exclusive retail/res - at Metrocentre, which marks its first location
Located on Bullring’s Upper-Level East, adjacent to All- taurant leasing agents of one of London in the North East. The newly opened store
Saints, Coach, Dr Martens and Selfridges, the new Space NK most prestigious residential develop - comprises 10,000sq ft in lower Red Mall, joining
features a dedicated consultation area for makeup and skin- ments; 8 Eaton Lane in Belgravia. a strong line-up of international fashion including
care, complete with interactive ‘play tables’ for customers to The Grade II listed building was orig- Reiss, Mango and Zara.
test products. Stocking a wide selection of premium beauty inally designed by Thomas Cundy III to
brands, Space NK Bullring also has many makeup names provide serviced residential apartments.
previously only available at its London Oxford Circus flag- Post restoration/redevelopment the build- Lovisa unveils new store
ship. Designed with copper accents, light wood finishes and ing will be home to new residents, retail Queensgate Peterborough has announced
soft furnishings, the store offers a calm, modern and inviting and restaurant occupiers. that Lovisa has made its regional debut at the
atmosphere to customers. The development is being brought centre, reflecting growing consumer demand
Beauty has remained one of Bullring’s top-performing meticulously back to life by CIT, in a joint for jewellery brands at the destination, which is
categories, with sustained demand attracting leading global venture with Bain Capital, to provide a col - ranked by CACI’s Retail Footprint as one of the
brands to the destination. Space NK joins other major names, lection of 42 residences and a collection of top 50 locations in the UK. The brand has opened
including a flagship Sephora, their largest facade in Europe, curated retail and restaurant spaces - all a 1,630sq ft store on Queensgate’s Lower Mall.
PURESEOUL, which earlier this year launched its Midlands set to reinforce the area’s position as a
debut at the destination, alongside established operators leading residential, restaurant, office and
KIKO Milano and MAC. tourist location. NewRiver adds to line-up
NewRiver has strengthened an already impressive
line-up of retailers at Midsummer Place in Milton
Following the success of its Cardiff launch, EE OPENS NEW EXPERIENCE Keynes with two lettings. Complementing the
Lone Design Club returns with a bold new existing Midsummer Place line up, Søstrene Grene
chapter, this time debuting CACHE, an inno- STORE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS will open its first Milton Keynes site in August
vative retail concept opening in Cabot Circus, 2026. Meanwhile, existing tenant Hollister has
Bristol, in partnership with leading landlord opened its new concept store at Midsummer Place.
Hammerson. More than just a name, CACHE EE has opened a new Experience store in Game, Work, Learn and Home - along with Wingstop grows in Leeds
UK NEWS CACHE is where future-facing design, fashion stores to open in the West Midlands in the mented: “Our mission for our Experi - Wingstop UK, the ultimate experience for iconic
is a statement. In tech, a cache stores vital
a Tech Home area showcasing the future
Dudley’s Merry Hill shopping centre, the
second of the cutting-edge experiential
of connected living.
data for speed and performance. In culture,
Asif Aziz, Retail Director at EE com-
and creativity are kept curated, considered,
past year. The new space gives the local
wing flavours to enjoy with family and friends,
cult and ultimately commercial.
has opened its fifth site in Leeds, bringing a
ence stores is to create immersive and
community a place to test out the latest
Running until 4 February 2026, CACHE
total flavour takeover of the city. Located at The
welcoming spaces where shoppers can
devices, games and connected tech in a
Springs retail and leisure centre, the new 3,014sq
state-of-the-art space.
explore, play and feel connected with
offers a future-facing format that is becom-
ing increasingly essential. It provides an
Merry Hill is EE’s third Experience store
entry point for emerging DTC brands to test
of our EE Guides.”
local community.
He continued by saying: “As the new
tingham in May and Sheffield last month.
physical retail in prime locations with mini- launch of 2025, following openings in Not - technology, all with the expert support ft site hosts 77 covers and brings 50 jobs to the
mal risk. CACHE is a cost-effective, turnkey All three are part of EE’s £3M investment school year approaches, we know millions
solution that removes the traditional barri- into brick-and-mortar retail this year as it of families across the UK will be having POP MART to add new unit
ers to entry. continues to bring experiential retail to the conversations around device use, which is Landsec has announced that Liverpool ONE is
British high street. why we are also rolling out in-store online set to welcome international toy retailer, POP
The new store has been designed to safety appointments across over 400 MART, to the leading retail and entertainment
PRO:DIRECT SOCCER CHARLES TYRWHITT help customers get hands-on with the stores throughout the country, including destination, marking the brand’s biggest UK store
to date and Liverpool debut. The new store will
best smart tech, while also providing
Merry Hill. I would encourage anyone,
span 6,200sq ft and be situated close to fellow
expert support from EE’s in-store Guides
whether they’re looking for help managing
CHOOSES MANCHESTER EXPANDS ITS UK FOOTPRINT for those who would like additional help their child’s device use, or keen to make the design-led lifestyle brands, KENJI and MINISO.
with their devices. It features Experience
most of their own connected tech, to drop
Zones themed around four key areas – by and speak to our excellent team.”
Early in the new year, PRO:DIRECT Soccer, the globally recognised British menswear brand Charles Tyrwhitt has opened the doors
premium online retailer, will open PD:FC, its new global flagship to its latest UK store in Solihull on Mill Lane in Mell Square,
Football Performance & Culture store - the first of its kind any- marking the next step in the brand’s future focused retail strat Merry Hill, the top 10 super regional centre,
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where in the world. egy. With its mix of historic market town charm and a vibrant has welcomed new F&B operator Burger &
Manchester has been selected due to its deep chemistry and retail scene, Solihull has long been a stronghold for the brand’s Sauce. The restaurant marks the final addi -
heritage in football, music and fashion making it a natural desti- online customers. tion to Merry Hill’s award-winning leisure
nation to debut this exciting new concept. The store offers these loyal shoppers the opportunity to expe- quarter, following a recent influx of vibrant
Located in Manchester Arndale, the PD:FC store will set a rience Charles Tyrwhitt’s products in person, while also introduc leisure and dining brands.
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new benchmark retail experience for the people of Manchester, ing the brand to new audiences in the area. Spanning 2,100sq ft, The 2,106sq ft restaurant for the West
uniquely showcasing how football innovation, performance and the new location offers 1,500sq ft of trading space for customers Midlands burger chain bolsters Merry
culture collide. to explore the full customer-first shopping experience. Hill’s roster of quick service operators,
It exists to elevate the service proposition and choice of per- The new store debuts a new Charles Tyrwhitt’s mobile POS famed for its freshly made burgers,
formance product – ensuring every player finds the right fit, feel system, enabling team members to serve customers anywhere wings and loaded fries, it has space for
and edge to allow them to ‘Play Better’. It curates the evolving in the store - from style consultations at the shirt wall to swift 54 seated diners.
world of football culture, harnessing the energy of the streets, the “Tap to Pay” checkouts for those on a busy lunch break. The tech The opening follows the arrival of popu-
glory of stadiums and the influences within the game and beyond. also gives customers instant access to the full product range via lar sweet treat provider Heavenly Desserts
PD:FC is set to become a new hub for the Greater Manchester iPad, enhancing both convenience and connection. and completes the impressive line-up of
football community - uniting players, coaches, fans, culture-in- Launched in 1986, Charles Tyrwhitt makes menswear that’s the Leisure Quarter, which includes Toledo
spired creatives and young talent in and around the game into built to last, using only the finest materials. Their ultimate mission Lounge, Hollywood Bowl, ASK Italian,
one shared ecosystem. is to ‘help men look and feel good - effortlessly’. wagamama, Wingstop and Bon Pan Asia.
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