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🏆 Canary Wharf Group is officially the UK's top retail destination, according to Green Street. 🏆 🥇 More than 70 million guests visited the retail offering in 2024 - an increase of 7.5% on 2023 🥇 There were over 40 new retail, leisure and hospitality openings in 2024 alone - Hovarda London, Next, Trinny London, Watch House Cafe, Kricket Group and newbie to name just a few 🥇Latest lettings include Din Tai Fung, Diptyque Paris and Läderach 🥇65,000 sq ft leisure and hospitality venue Imbaba set to open at 12 Bank Street, overlooking the stunning new Eden Dock What a fantastic year for the Wharf; and lots more news coming in 2025. Contact Rupert Bentley-Smith, Charlotte Roberts or Dominic Tixerant to chat about opportunities, or our joint agents Colliers. #canarywharf #retail #hospitality #leasing

Two fabulous lettings to round off the year from Harry Elliott of our Brand Representation team. 💫 Brilliant to see these two great brands about:blank and Magnus Ronning launching their first retail studio/ standalone store in incredible London locations. The team are currently actively looking for locations for a varied selection of clients. To discuss opportunities - or how we can help identify the right location for your brand - get in touch with our hugely experienced Brand Representation team for a chat. Harry Elliott Jamie Orme Evie North #brandrepresentation #london #fashion #leasing #property

🥇 It's not every day that one of our lettings is awarded UK's Best Restaurant! 🍣 Huge congratulations to Kazutoshi Endo of Endo at the Rotunda in White City, which took the number 1 spot in Harden's Ltd Top 100 Best UK Restaurants list 2025. The Michelin starred, 10 seat flagship restaurant received the prestigious award based on 30,000 reports from a survey of 2,500 diners. We acted on behalf of our client Stanhope PLC to bring Endo at the Rotunda to White City. Discuss current opportunities with Tracey Pollard MRICS, Thea Rowe or William Penfold. #dining #finedining #bestrestaurant  

🍝 There's a new Lina Stores in town. 🍝 Lina Stores Shoreditch is now open in a stunning, Grade 11 listed former banking hall at 180-182 Shoreditch High Street. The incredible 5,625 sq. ft space incorporates an 87 cover restaurant on the ground floor and the glamorous Bar Lina aperitivo bar downstairs in what used to be the vault - the second Bar Lina to open following the successful launch on Brewer Street. Dominic Tixerant acted on behalf of our client The Office Group, while Charlie Catterall at ETCH. acted for Lina Stores. #dining #london #leasing #restaurantopening

Huge thanks to the Luxury Communications Council for a compelling panel event at the Rosewood London last Thursday.   👉 Key takeaways included valuable insights about how brands are adapting to changing perceptions of luxury, and the different challenges of engaging with a wider consumer while protecting brand DNA.   👉 Thank you to the inspirational speakers, including Chioma Nnadi from British Vogue, Kenya Hunt of ELLE UK LIMITED and Lydia Slater of Harper's Bazaar for the insights.   We’re very proud to sponsor and work with the Luxury Communications Council, the leading network of communication and marketing experts in the luxury sector. Harry Elliott Lucy Cope #luxury #speakersevent #lcc

Look what arrived in Canary Wharf Group today. Next has opened its new flagship in Jubilee Place and it is looking 👌 . The Next launch forms part of a wider strategy to enhance the mix in Canary Wharf with a varied range of retailers. Watch this space for more announcements - lots coming up in 2025. 👀 Rupert Bentley-Smith acted for Canary Wharf Group. Get in touch with Rupert to discuss current opportunities. Huge thanks to Leanne Catterall, as ever. Charlotte Roberts Colliers Stuart Fyfe #leasing #retail #canarywharf #fashion

🏢 What an incredible location for this mixed use development, right in the heart of bustling Great Portland Street. Get in touch with Dominic Tixerant to discuss Retail and F&B opportunities. Sasha Riddle Colliers FitzroviaCo

📣 It’s a red letter week at Paradise Birmingham! 📣   The #mixeduse development in the heart of the city has seen a varied range of openings over the past years, bringing some of the most recognisable F&B and leisure names to Birmingham. Albert's Schloss, Dishoom, Rosa's Thai and popular leisure concept F1® Arcade are among the incredible brands that have opened their doors, tempting a different customer demographic to the centre and maintaining strong footfall from morning to night.   🥁🥁🥁 ... And its about to get even better.   🍝 The much anticipated La Bellezza – Big Mamma Group’s newest restaurant and first UK outpost outside London – opens today. This opening represents a huge win for Paradise, which emerged as the Big Mamma powerhouse’s favourite spot to launch their brand nationally. Expect the failsafe Big Mamma formula of Instagrammable design and first class service alongside fabulous Italian dishes.   🥩 Then on Monday 2 December, Paradise will welcome its second delectable restaurant in a week. Cow & Sow | B Corp™, the amazing premium steakhouse, has chosen it as the location for its third site, following the success of its two Bristol restaurants. World class steak, delicious wines and cocktails and a Sunday roast to die for will be on the menu.    Victoria Broadhead MRICS Broadhead acted on behalf of our client Federated Hermes. Get in touch with Victoria to discuss the small number of remaining opportunities in this fast growing development. Ross Fittall Kevin Conibear   #leasing #fandb #birmingham #mixedusedevelopment #paradisebirmingham

🎄 Have you seen a more show stopping festive display anywhere else? 🎄 The Royal Exchange has certainly brought Christmas cheer to the heart of the #squaremile. What a great way to celebrate this iconic destination's position as the City of London’s leading luxury festive shopping and socialising hub. We are delighted to be part of the incredible team working on The Royal Exchange, working on leasing and asset management for our client The Ardent Companies. Get in touch with Lizzie Knights or Evie North to discuss #retail or #fandb opportunities, or our joint agents at Savills Global Retail and Leisure. David Bannister Peter Wood MRICS Richard Benson Charlotte Roberts #cityoflondon #dining #luxury #squaremile #christmas #realestate