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The Crown Estate signs “transformational” partnership with Lendlease

The Crown Estate, which manages property and land belonging to the British monarch, has formed a joint venture with Australian developer Lendlease on six major projects in the UK, including 60 acres above and around Euston Station in London. In a statement, The Crown Estate said its investment in the new 50/50 joint venture will support the...

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Skims to open first UK flagship store in London

Skims is set to enter the UK retail market. Commercial business firm The Crown Estate has confirmed the signing of a one-year lease with Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand for a site on Regent Street, London, set to open summer 2026. Little is currently known about what the store will entail over its 12,000 square feet span. The site will be the...

Retail

UK retailers ‘go purple’ in support of disabled customers

London - Retailers and shopping destinations including Marks and Spencer, Sainsbury’s and centres owned and managed by Intu and The Crown Estate are looking to improve the customer experience for disabled people by supporting Purple Tuesday, taking place today, November 12. The accessible shopping day is encouraging businesses to improve...

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Arc’teryx set for European expansion

Global high-performance outdoor sports apparel and equipment manufacturer and retailer, Arc’teryx Equipment, is pushing forward with its European expansion plans with the announcement it is to open a flagship store in London. The Canadian retailer has signed a lease for the final two retail units at The Crown Estate and The Healthcare of Ontario...