Coverdale Barclay appointed on the launch of Fenwick Colchester
Fenwick has appointed Coverdale Barclay on the strategy and planning for the £35million refurbishment, extension and rebrand of the William & Griffin department store in Colchester, opening September 2016. The major 2-year project means 66,000 sq ft of new retail space, increasing the store by a third, and brings 70 new brands to the store. Working closely with the in-house team, Coverdale Barclay is be responsible for […]
The Portman Summer Street Party proves a hit
New Quebec Street & Seymour Place brought summer into full swing on Thursday 14th July with a tropical celebration at The Portman Summer Street Party. Organsied by Coverdale Barclay on behalf of client The Portman Estate, Marylebone locals and guests from all over London arrived to enjoy the delights on offer, with late night shopping, […]
The Portman Summer Street Party returns to Marylebone for its sixth year
Tropical treats will flood the streets of Marylebone on Thursday 14th July, with the return of The Portman Summer Street Party. Organised by Coverdale Barclay on the behalf of client The Portman Estate, from 5pm until 10pm, Seymour Place and New Quebec Street will be brimming with tropical music and entertainment, as well as food, drinks […]
UK’s first Hard Rock Hotel Opening at Marble Arch, Marylebone
London’s largest hotel owner-operator, glh Hotels, is rebranding its 1,000 room The Cumberland Hotel off Oxford Street to become the UK’s first Hard Rock Hotel. Due to open in Summer 2018, the rebrand will coincide with a refurbishment, a reconfiguration and major upgrade. There are currently 23 hotels in the Hard Rock portfolio including Bali, […]
TCN secures pre-lets to Soho House Group, among others, as part of £3 million refurbishment of Piano House
Creative workspace developer TCN announces several pre-lettings for Piano House in Brixton, including Soho House Group, adventure travel company, Intrepid Group, architectural practice, Martha Schwartz Partners, and technology company, Beauhurst, as part of the £3 million refurbishment of their 40,000 sq. ft. Victorian warehouse in Brixton, London. Rental values for Piano House have reached a […]
Virtual reality showcases The Lexicon Bracknell at successful open day
Virtual reality and 3D technology captured the imaginations of almost fifty retail brand representatives at an open day held to showcase The Lexicon Bracknell, and the impressive progress that has been made on the development. Highlights of the day included a detailed construction site tour around areas of the 1 million sq. ft. site, allowing […]
Coverdale Barclay Appoints Hilary Ip As Senior Account Executive
Coverdale Barclay is delighted to announce the appointment of Hilary Ip, as Senior Account Executive, specialising in consumer PR for destinations, lifestyle PR and fashion brands. Prior to this, Hilary was Event Manager at Bread & Beast restaurant in Hong Kong. Hilary’s experience includes creating innovative PR and marketing campaigns, UK and International press relations and […]
Coverdale Barclay Appoints Michael Murphy as non- executive Chairman
Coverdale Barclay announces the appointment of Michael Murphy as non-executive Chairman. Michael has had a long career in public relations. This has included developing his own public relations businesses in the UK and working for major publicly-owned groups including positions with Weber Shandwick – based in Hong Kong and then London – and latterly at […]
Legal & General announces £18.5 million refurbishment of The Grafton, Cambridge
On Wednesday 4th May, Legal & General Property (“LGP”) announced, on behalf of its UK Property Income Fund II, that it is investing approximately £18.5 million in the refurbishment of The Grafton Centre in Cambridge. Starting in May 2016, The Grafton Centre will undergo a substantial refurbishment programme, including the reconfiguration of retail space to […]
Bloomsbury is returning to its roots as a residential neighbourhood
The Bedford Estates and Store Street have been featured in a property feature on Bloomsbury, written by David Spittles for London Evening Standard. The transformation of once-seedy King’s Cross and St Pancras on Bloomsbury’s northern edge is the regeneration story of the decade. The Bedford Estates backed by a local business partnership, Camden Council and English Heritage, […]