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Grosvenor hails in ‘new era’ for West End as development begins

Real estate company Grosvenor is beginning work on the 500 million pound development of London’s West End, where it says it plans to establish a mixed-use scheme to improve public realm. Spanning 370,000 square feet, the project is looking to deliver new office spaces, private and onsite housing, a five star hotel opportunity and new cafes,...

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Grosvenor names new director of Liverpool One

Property company Grosvenor have appointed Chris Jukes as the new director of Liverpool One, succeeding Alison Clegg, who is retiring after leading the retail destination for 15 years. Jukes joined Grosvenor in 2005 and has held various finance positions in Grosvenor Property UK and the broader Grosvenor business. Currently, he is responsible for...

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Property group Grosvenor publishes social impact strategy

Grosvenor Property UK has revealed its new social impact strategy, which it said covers extensive research into both the societal and local needs it plays a part in. Its focus will be on three strategic priorities, as outlined in a release, which cover improving the wellbeing of places the company manages, helping local economies thrive through...

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Grosvenor to curate iconic Mayfair townhouse into pop-up boutique

Property developers Grosvenor are behind London’s latest luxury popup, located in one of Mayfair's last remaining Georgian townhouses in Grosvenor Square. Called The Mayfair Maison, Grosvernor curated a designer concept store featuring British-based designers including Huishan Zhang, Jenny Packham, J&M Davidson, Malone Souliers, Roksanda and...

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Mayfair opens sustainable store of the future, where materials are borrowed, donated, repurposed, recycled and plastic-free

Mayfair is home to a new sustainable department store called The Good Store. Housed on the fashionable South Molton Street, the new 6,000 sq ft space features a range of products from clothing to health, beauty and homeware, while simultaneously promoting environmental and community projects. Unique to The Good Store is that it is plastic-free,...

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Stephen Webster wins first Grosvenor Sustainability Award

Contemporary fine jewellery designer Stephen Webster has been named the winner of Grosvenor Britain and Ireland’s first Sustainability Award. The award was established to celebrate and reward environmental and social leadership across Grosvenor Britain and Ireland’s Mayfair and Belgravia portfolio to reflect what it calls the “increasing...

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Grosvenor and NearSt pilot boosts in-store sales

Landlord Grosvenor has turned online shoppers into in-store customers through a pilot with Google-backed, NearSt, after investing in the retail tech start-up earlier this year. The pilot campaign saw Grosvenor and NearSt using Google Local Inventory Ads to target shoppers within five miles of London’s Elizabeth Street and Mount Street shopping...

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Grosvenor buys stake in British luxury label Roland Mouret

Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has snapped up a stake in luxury British label Roland Mouret, marking the landlord’s first equity investment in one of its occupiers. The investment has been made through Grosvenor’s Tenant Investment Fund which was established last year to help new and existing occupiers “with ideas and diversification strategies” to...

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Grosvernor submits plans for new retail destination in Mayfair

Property company Grosvenor Britain & Ireland has submitted a planning application to transform an area in North Mayfair into new employment, retail and dining spaces. The plans for the South Molton Triangle in London's West End include 67,500 square feet of stores, restaurants and cafes, 204,000 square feet of office space, and a 31-bed hotel....

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French Connection opens new London concept store

French Connection has opened a new concept store in London’s West End, featuring retail and studio space. The 4,000 square foot store named the ‘French Connection Studios’ is split across two floors and has been designed to be the new “home of French Connection” as part of its strategy to reinforce the brand as a contemporary fashion and...

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‘Premium yet affordable’ multi-brand concept store to open on Duke Street

Major London landlord Grosvenor is opening a new “premium yet affordable” multi-brand concept store on its London Estate at 55 Duke Street, in North Mayfair on the 22 November. The concept store, which is just a stone’s throw from Oxford Street, will offer menswear and womenswear as well as gifts and accessories by independent brands including...

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Grosvenor launches 'South Molton Triangle' consultation

Property company Grosvenor Britain and Ireland is looking to boost what it calls the ‘South Molton Triangle’, with new proposals including safe pedestrian routes and mixed use buildings. The consultation is inviting residents and local workers to review and offer feedback on its proposals for the area in Mayfair bounded by Davies Street, Brook...