HBD sells Warminster supermarket and retail units for £8.6m

5 March 26

The purpose-built 29,350 sq ft property is fully let and is located on a two-acre site on the edge of Warminster town centre. HBD completed the development in 2012.

Scotch Corner to join Aquis Stock Exchange amid £25.5m new capital raise

4 March 26

The company has appointed Oberon Capital and RetailBook to raise £25.5m of new capital from both retail and institutional investors.

Bershka to make North East debut at Metrocentre

3 March 26

The Spanish fashion retailer, part of the Inditex group, will open a 16,000 sq ft unit at the Gateshead shopping centre, joining Inditex brands Stradivarius and Zara.

Sephora to make West End debut on Carnaby Street

25 February 26

The retailer is set to join landlord Shaftesbury's line-up of beauty brands in the area this summer.

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Shaftesbury Capital seeks opportunities to expand after strong 2025 results

25 February 26

The London West End landlord reported rises in both rents and capital values, led by an 8.1% jump in rents and a 10.4% valuations uplift for its retail assets.

JV buyouts deliver strong year for Hammerson as new CEO targets further growth

25 February 26

Rob Wilkinson, who became chief executive at the start of 2025, said the company would "embark on our next phase of growth” after swinging from losses of £526m in 2024 to a £232m profit.

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UK lags behind Europe for in-store retail recovery, AEW reports

24 February 26

While European in-store sales are tipped to be 4% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2026, UK sales are not expected to recover to 2019 levels until 2030.