Ellandi

After 16 years of passionate advocacy in the retail industry, co founders Mark Robinson and Morgan Garfield are retiring the Ellandi brand as the business continues its integration with NewRiver REIT plc. While the name may change, our spirit and approach remain the same. Completely Retail Marketplace, especially now that it incorporates Revo - Retail. Property. Community., seems the perfect event to celebrate the positive contribution that our retail places make to communities across the UK. As such, it is appropriate that tomorrow, the UK’s leading investment manager, NewRiver, will have one stand, one team, one brand. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our partners, friends and colleagues who have contributed and supported Ellandi’s successes to date. Growing NewRiver’s capital partnerships and regeneration portfolio, is an exciting new chapter for Mark, Morgan and the team. The bigger platform provides access to more data, more insight and an investment grade balance sheet to deliver on our ambitions. There are too many highlights over the last 16 years to mention. The awards have been nice, especially recognising the talent and culture Ellandi has developed, something that will always be a focus for the future. Follow NewRiver REIT plc to stay updated! #capitalpartnerships #destinationshoppingcentres #realestate #investment

We are excited to be at Completely Retail Marketplace next week as part of the NewRiver REIT plc team, bringing our asset management mandates across Destination and Regeneration shopping centres to the NewRiver portfolio, helping deliver on NewRiver's strategy to grow its Capital Partnerships. The newly expanded NewRiver team will be at Completely Retail Marketplace and look forward to catching up. We’ll be jumping across to the NewRiver REIT plc website and social media channels from next month. You can get in touch with the team via info@nrr.co.uk This is an exciting new chapter for our combined team and portfolio across owned and managed assets. See you at Completely Retail Marketplace #retail #realestate #assetmanagement #destinationshoppingcentres

Sapphire Retail Limited (SRL), one of Pakistan's leading fashion brands, will be launching its first UK store at The Broadway, in Bradford this autumn. Renowned for its premium quality fabrics and on-trend designs, its mission is to redefine fashion with continuous innovation and deliver inspirational experiences in a responsible way, tailored to the modern customer's lifestyle. Christina Beggan, Asset Management Director, adds “Using a data-led approach, we got under the skin of the centre and Bradford itself to understand the needs and aspirations of the customer. We’ve curated an occupier mix that is truly diverse and inclusive and reflects the needs and wants of our customers and visitors.  Sapphire’s decision to open its first UK store ahead of other major cities demonstrates a real vote of confidence in The Broadway and in Bradford itself.” #destinationshoppingcentre #newstoreopening #shoppingexperiences

Incredible scenes in Bradford this morning as Primark opened its doors in The Broadway. Store opening ceremonies are always special events and this one was no exception. The newly invigorated space, once home to Debenhams, has been reimagined. We are delighted that Primark has taken a long lease showing its commitment to the centre and we wish them every success. This vibrant shopping centre continues to thrive, thanks to our team’s expertise in transforming it into a dynamic destination that is attracting new brands but also offering unforgettable experiences for visitors. The Broadway prides itself on its extensive collection of over eighty retail stores, more than twenty eateries, and a six-screen boutique cinema. Looking ahead to City of Culture 2025, The Broadway is the key destination in the city centre, aiming to attract visitors from a wide geographic area, providing a comprehensive and diverse offer of retail, leisure, entertainment, dining, services and experiences. #retail #destinationshopping #newopening #assetmanagement

Our destination shopping centres continue to thrive and engage with visitors, especially during the school summer holidays. As we transition into term time, we're taking a look back at some of the initiatives that boosted footfall and tenant success. Family-oriented activities attracted diverse audiences, enhancing dwell times and encouraging repeat visits. Engaging workshops, markets and live performances including sports themed events influenced by the #olympicgames, all enriched customer experiences and added an increased vibrancy to the centres. #assetmanagement #retailplus #summerexperiences #destinationshopping #vibrantspaces

Ham Yard Hotel is an excellent choice of venue for EG's ESG Summit. You'll be able to hear from Mark Robinson who will be exploring the value of inclusive urban spaces that stimulate growth, vibrancy and connectedness. Are the buildings and structures within retail, hospitality and residential sectors equipped to meet the demands of a net zero-focused world and mixed-use communities of tomorrow? Full agenda for 5th November: https://lnkd.in/eYvX_WVf #towncentres #esg #sustainability #realestate

Bootle - you absolutely rocked! Last weekend's Salt & Tar Music Weekender was a resounding success, drawing in crowds and boosting the local economy in Bootle Canalside. This packed programme of events not only entertained the masses but also had a significant impact on the future regeneration of the area. With a capacity of 12,000, this four-day live music event brought together the community in Bootle and surrounding areas of North Liverpool. This year's line-up included performances from music legends like Tom Jones, Status Quo, and local favourites Red Rum Club. Working with Sefton Council on The Strand regeneration project, our goal is to transform town and shopping centre spaces into vibrant hubs that offer a unique retail experience and increase community engagement. Events like these bring people together and revitalise neighbourhoods and we were delighted to be a supporting partner. #regeneration #developmentmanagement #liverpool #bootle

Works have commenced on a £15 million healthy living centre at The Pentagon Shopping Centre in Chatham. Strategic asset and development manager, Ellandi is working with Medway Council to reinvigorate the shopping centre as part of the council’s wider regeneration plan. In repurposing the redundant retail space in the centre, Ellandi’s analysis showed, that not only were more civic uses needed to address health inequality and crime, but they would also bring an extra million visitors to the centre each year. The shift to civic occupiers would create a more robust mix of occupiers with strong covenants and keep local public sector spending within the borough. Ellandi used evidenced-backed business cases to approach public sector occupiers and show the positive impact a central location would have on their operations: interest began as smaller units grew to much larger anchor space. In 2019 Medway Council acquired their local shopping centre as a pivotal piece in their wider regeneration plan. Three years on The Pentagon is midway into a multi-use civic hub that delivers value for both its community and the council. The regeneration that has taken place will lead to better health and social outcomes for Chatham and will create a stable source of income to fund wider regeneration. Plans include redeveloping the council-acquired office building that sits above the centre to residential accommodation, improving parking and creating ‘pocket parks’ throughout the public realm. . Brooke Tahau, Director of Development, Ellandi, said: “The development of the James Williams Healthy Living Centre is a great testament to our dedication to enhancing Retail Plus Health. There is a growing imperative to bring healthcare back to the community, and this centre embodies our commitment to providing accessible, comprehensive care in the heart of centres. By working together with the NHS and Medway Council, we are excited to create a space that not only meets the immediate needs of residents but also adapts to future healthcare demands.” Medway Council has appointed Ellandi as development manager to lead the team; contractor partner Bauvill; architecture firm LSI Architects; and Structural and MEP consultants Ingleton Wood and Black Cat Building Consultancy as project managers. More details: https://lnkd.in/eYYdtjhC Imagery: LSI Architects #regeneration #community #health #towncentres

We are delighted to be a supporting partner once again for Salt & Tar Music Weekender on 15th August. A packed programme of events like these have a huge impact on the regeneration of Bootle Canalside and are boosting its local economy through tourism and business promotion, creating temporary jobs, community cohesion and cultural exchange. The four-day live music event, with a capacity of 12,000, is fantastic news for the local community in Bootle and the surrounding areas of North Liverpool. This year, it will feature performances from Tom Jones, Status Quo, and Red Rum Club. Working with Sefton Council on the regeneration of The Strand, our vision is to reimagine and repurpose town and shopping centre spaces to create places that attract local residents with a compelling retail-led experience and the amenities that making them thriving centres of community. Find out more about Salt & Tar Music Weekender here: https://lnkd.in/eaefBwPD #regeneration #community #places #towncentres

Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester welcomes a number of new brands this summer. Renowned worldwide for its expansive range of premium and designer eyewear, Sunglass Hut has just opened, occupying 776 sq. ft. British premium sportswear manufacturer, Castore, is set to open imminently and will occupy 1250 sq ft of retail space. Danny Grimshaw, head of retail at Castore said: “We are thrilled to open our latest store in Highcross, extending our ‘Better Never Stops’ philosophy with our first location in the county of Leicestershire. We look forward to bringing our precision sportswear brand to the centre at an exciting time for the brand” Sweet treat bakery and occasion cake makers, Butterwick Bakery, will also be opening at the centre later this summer, occupying 970 sq ft, and bringing extravagant flavours and artisan bakes to Leicester. Its opening is part of the centre’s wider commitment to bringing a broader offering of food and beverage operators to Highcross, which already includes Starbucks, Krispy Kreme, Auntie Anne’s Bakery and a recently expanded Greggs. Completing the line-up is greetings cards and gifts retailer, Card Factory, occupying a 1570 sq ft store which opened just weeks ago. The arrival of the retailers signals a period of positive development for the centre. Since the beginning of Ellandi’s strategic asset management mandate for Highcross, the team has been busy reinvigorating the destination shopping centre as well as embarking on its physical transformation. These improvements as well as a flurry of further new lettings in the pipeline will make the customer experience more memorable as well as resonate with customers from the local community and draw in visitors from further afield. Christina Beggan, director of asset management at Ellandi, said: “The demand for space at Highcross has been very strong, reflecting the centre’s appeal and the confidence that leading brands have in our city centre location. Highcross continues to evolve with a diverse range of retail, dining and leisure options, including well-known and much-loved brands such as John Lewis & Partners, Apple and Zara, and we’re confident that these new additions will all be just as well-received by our shoppers. We’re committed to listening to our shoppers’ needs, with the aim of delivering new brands that our shoppers know and love.” #destinationshoppingcentres #deliveringretailplus #shopperexperience