HighStreetPositives

In our first HighStreetPositives newsletter we shared loads of new UK stores opening, regen projects, requirements lists and lots of other information about what’s happening on the Uk Highstreet. ?? We also shared that UK residents overwhelmingly feel the media portrays the high street negatively—and this perception directly impacts whether they think its worth visiting! (From a survey of over 54k people!!). That's why we're are on a mission to spotlight the good news stories, investments, and work transforming our high streets. ?? Want to be involved and to hear more? Subscribe and see more positive stories, information and data! https://lnkd.in/evYGp52S #retail #retailnews #highstreet #physicalretail #community #placemaking #regen #highstreetpositives

?London bagel concept, B Bagel, has told Propel it is targeting a 20-strong estate by 2029. It comes as B Bagel is set to open its seventh outlet in the capital. The opening next month in The Strand will be followed by a launch in New Oxford Street this summer. ?? For the full version of this story and to read it first sign up to the Propel email newsletter for free: https://lnkd.in/eyy_THzR

The Brick and Click Chronicles hosted by Daniel Astarita is available on Spotify! Listen now to episode 1, where Daniel is joined by HighStreetPositives, AKA Laura Harris to discuss if the High Street is dead... Already listened to this one? Next episode pending?? ??Subscribe: https://ow.ly/jaEi50VfQCA #podcast #highstreet #retail #london #expertinsight

Pleased to open Tremolo Lounge in Gosforth yesterday. Thanks to Jim Bishop as always, along with Mike Birkett, who acted for us, and to Kristian (Kit) Sorensen who acted for the landlords. Gosforth has been a long-held target location for us, with this site identified a number of years ago. Loungers ltd remain highly acquisitive across the country, with new sites opening this year from Kent all the way up to Cumbria. Please feel free to send through any opportunities to Alex Kalebic, Jon Birtles, Alexandra Deere and I that meet our size requirements. #Loungers #Hospitality #NewOpening

Loaf MCR x L'Oréal x Superdrug! Definitely worth it! I don’t get to go to Loaf MCR as much as I’d like to, but I love what Aiden Ryan has done since it popped up on Oxford Street in Manchester. It was at university that I really fell in love with Manchester, and I always loved that, like London, we had an Oxford Street, even though lots of people think when we say Oxford Street we mean Oxford Road! When I was in Manchester over the weekend, I saw that that L'Oréal and Superdrug had taken over Loaf MCR for a brilliant 3 day pop up to promote the launch of L’Oréal’s new Lumi Liquid Blush! Pop-ups allow brands to strengthen the connection with their existing community and to grow their community by * Showing up in real life * Providing an opportunity for connection * Bringing something different and having some fun! Shoppertainment Management have introduced a number of pop-up into empty units for our clients and these are always well received, regardless of whether it’s a one-day exclusive brand takeover or a three month retail activation. If you are looking for a temporary unit for a pop-up in one of our exclusive venues or if you have empty units to fill please get in touch with the team at Shoppertainment Management. Other companies involved in the Loaf MCR x L'Oréal x Superdrug collaboration include Barbakan, Plinthy, Oatly and SEEN Group. Loaf MCR is Manchester’s first loaf cake company, supplying local businesses, restaurants, cafes, as well as personal orders for fellow Mancunians. Website in comments Frankie Dyer Aiden Ryan Stephanie Potter Lyndsey Rowlands Caitlin Berry Jimber Zoilo Maria Roque Rachel Prince Gemma H. Holly Hartley Eleanor James Cherylynn Clegg Alix Gilderthorp Guillermo Pike Martin-Luquero Jessica Booth Anna Wilson Olivia Mullin Lucy Cornwall-Pearson Clare Andrew

“Openings top 100 in just SEVEN days” Another of our ‘headlines you’ll only read here’ series. The detail…? 123 - that’s the number of new store, hub, showroom and venue openings and announcements in the ten stories we’ve highlighted for #HighStreetPositives this week. ??? Supporting the brilliant Laura Harris initiative to switch the media narrative from gloomster to upbeat, the stories we’ve shared include the following. ???? Do please add any we’ve missed… Sandwich Sandwich has unveiled plans to reach 25 stores across London within the next five years; 2 new store openings in 4 days! Last week was an exceptionally busy and exciting one for #laderach UK; Bath BID is delighted to welcome the brilliant news that Morleys are taking on the lease of Jollys after the closure of the House of Fraser store; LINK Scheme Ltd confirms 19 new banking hub locations; Farmer J #15 is opening today in Marylebone; Superdrug is set to open 25 new stores across the UK this year, expanding its footprint and creating 600 new jobs as part of its ongoing investment in physical retail; Miniso: “Exciting day! we're opening our newest and first-ever Scottish store in Edinburgh, Princes Street!”; Benitos is making a bold return to London – with plans to scale to 40 sites by 2029; Cornish Bakery eyes major expansion with the business set to open eight new sites in 2025; The Cotswold Company | B Corp? will be opening its first showroom in the North West, this summer, in the thriving Cheshire market town of Knutsford (our 13th UK showroom). ?? As we always emphasise it’s challenging on the #highstreet still, there’s much to do, and policy & regulation adjusts would certainly help, but there are positives. Lots of them…! #property and #placemaking friends are very welcome to add theirs…

?? #Benitos is making a bold return to London – with plans to scale to 40 sites by 2029 Its first new site in the capital opens off #Bishopsgate this Easter, part of a wider growth strategy blending company-owned and franchised stores. MD Michael Pearson tells #MCA the brand has learned from past lessons and is now focused on sustainable, high-speed, authentic Mexican QSR – with a central production kitchen to maintain food quality and kiosks to boost efficiency. Travel hubs, roadside sites, and shopping centres are next on the menu, along with a second London site for sister brand Slice + Dice. ? Read more of the interview ?? https://lnkd.in/e34X88pA #hospitality #QSR #Mexican #franchising #growth #restaurants

Welcome to your new Experience Store Cardiff! When we decided to acquire the 20,000 sq ft ?former Wilko store on Queen Street we couldn’t quite decide if we were brave or foolish - I think you can agree we certainly made the right decision! This is the largest Holland and Barrett Store to date and as well as stocking our full range of products we have Randox consultation rooms offering onsite blood tests and the first H&B Wellbeing Studio which will host yoga and pilates classes as well as other wellbeing events. A huge amount of work went into this across the whole Business from acquiring the unit, designing the initial concepts, bringing the vision to life and getting the store looking in perfect shape for our opening day.?Too many people to mention individually but a huge thanks to our Legal, Store Development, Format and Retail Implementation teams. Thanks also to Chris Wright?at Avison Young who acted on our behalf in acquiring the unit, Callum Mortimer at Four & Co who acted for the Landlord London and Regional and Martyn Furse at Bloc Building Consultancy who gave us expert pre-acquisition advice on the building.

We’re pleased to announce that The Cotswold Company | B Corp? will be opening its first showroom in the North West, this summer. Located in the thriving Cheshire market town of Knutsford, this will mark our 13th UK showroom. Situated in the Grade II-listed Union Bank building, which has been vacant and derelict for several years, we will be completely transforming the space, whilst gently renovating the building’s original features, ensuring its character is maintained to enhance the local high street and preserve Knutsford’s architectural heritage. The showroom will feature our handcrafted furniture and homewares designed for inspiration, along with a fully integrated Upholstery Hub for a complete shopping experience. This opening follows a period of record-breaking growth, and we’re looking forward to welcoming customers in Knutsford soon. You can read more about our new store opening here: https://lnkd.in/eSzrC4vu #TheCotswoldCompany #NewShowroom #Knutsford

A sweet end to the week with the opening of Hotel Chocolat in Silverburn today. After Zara’s new flagship opening yesterday it caps an amazing week of progress elevating Silverburn to the leading Destination in Scotland. Great work by the #team Eurofund Group Henderson Park Time Retail Partners Culverwell Workman LLP Brodies LLP