Marylebone’s key hotels take a tour of the area with The Portman Estate

The Portman Estate hosted a familiarisation tour of Marylebone for concierge staff of some of the area’s best hotels, including Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill, Z Hotel at Gloucester Place, The Arch, Chiltern Firehouse and London Marriott Marble Arch. Following breakfast at The Grazing Goat, concierge staff were taken on a tour on Chiltern Street, […]

First restaurant signed for new dining quarter at The Grafton Cambridge

Independently owned Amélie is the first name to sign for Food Social, the new dining quarter at the Grafton Cambridge. It will be the UK’s only restaurant specialising in flammeküeche, an authentic light dish made of thin bread dough, spread with crème fraîche and fresh topping combinations that dates back to the 14th century and […]

Revised plans for Oxford Street’s transformation will be revealed in the Autumn

Changes to Oxford Street will keep moving forward, Westminster City Council confirmed, following their decision to stop plans to pedestrianise it. Barbara Brownlee, Westminster City Council’s Executive Director for growth, planning and housing said, “We are committed to change, but we got a strong message both from our residents and other groups. We know we […]

Coverdale Barclay hosts inspirational breakfast with global retail advisor Andrew Jennings

Coverdale Barclay was delighted to host an inspirational breakfast Q&A this month with clients, colleagues and global retail advisor Andrew Jennings, CB client and author of ‘Almost Is Not Good Enough’. Andrew shared his key learnings from his high-profile career as well as discussing future trends, retail insights and the importance of partnerships between landlords and […]

The rise and rise of outlet shopping

Outlet shopping in Europe is booming according to FSP’s annual European Outlet Shopping Report. At a presentation attended by Coverdale Barclay, outlet shopping was heralded as one of the most successful retail channels, especially in the UK which is the 2nd largest market. Sector revenues have grow by 45 per cent since 2013. Across a […]

UBS appoints Coverdale Barclay to deliver communications to support Springfields Outlet

UBS has appointed Coverdale Barclay to deliver communications to support Springfields Outlet, part of its Triton Property Fund. UBS has invested £1.2m in a significant expansion of the leisure offer at Springfields, and the new attractions will complement the outlet retail offer and create a more appealing destination, attracting higher spending visitors and further premium […]

Coverdale Barclay appointed on Birmingham’s tallest office building

Coverdale Barclay has been appointed to handle the communications of a major urban regeneration scheme, known as Beorma Quarter, in Birmingham city centre. Developed by Salhia Real Estate Company KSC, which is headquartered in Kuwait City, the overall mixed-use development will provide offices, residential, retail, restaurants, hotel plus a new landscaped piazza. With an estimated […]