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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...

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Lone Design Club launches LDC X pop-up

London Design Club, the retail disrupter championing independent designers, has launched a new concept, LDC X. A pop-up designed to highlight a single brand for maximum impact. Launching on Great Portland Street in London, the LDC X concept is being supported by The Crown Estate and will consist of solo brand pop-ups stores, designed and curated...

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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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The Crown Estate names new chairman

London - The Crown Estate, which runs the British monarch’s land and property portfolio, has named Robin Budenberg as chairman, with immediate effect. Budenberg is a prominent figure from the UK finance sector and is currently London chairman of Centerview Partners and a non-executive director for Charity Bank Ltd and the Big Society Trust. He...

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La Martina opens first UK flagship

Argentinian polo lifestyle and clothing brand La Martina has opened its first UK flagship store at The Crown Estate and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan’s 100 million pound St James's Gateway redevelopment in London. The 2,960 square foot store houses La Martina’s full range of polo inspired menswear, womenswear and accessories, including its...