October 2026
A fresh batch of Gail’s comes to Banbury
Banbury Gateway is now fully let having undertaken lettings to Sketcher’s, Card Factory and Gail Bakery’s first out of town store. Mountain Warehouse also upsized on the scheme into the former River Island unit.
October 2026
Jollyes leaves its pawprint with continued UK expansion
Jollyes have continued its strong UK expansion programme in 2026, with 12 new stores already opened this calendar year.
The retailer started the year with openings in Blackpool, Ponders End, Hartlepool and Whitehaven, followed in the second quarter by Lincoln, Kidderminster and Yeovil. The growth continued throughout summer, with new store openings in Derby, Evesham, Great Yarmouth, Seaham and Sheffield, taking them to 127 stores nationwide. The expansion continues with Mansfield scheduled to open on 16th October, followed by a further opening in Dunfermline in November.
The continued rollout highlights Jollyes’ commitment to expanding and its ongoing demand for new stores across the UK.
September 2026
Colchester – Halfords renewal
Acting on behalf of owners, Orchard Street Investment Management, ESH have completed a lease extension with Halfords for 5 years at the passing rent with zero incentive which was a great result for our clients.
August 2026
Witney – Station Lane – sale to a foodstore
ESH acting for the site owner, Leda Properties, have successfully sold a premium 1.4-acre retail warehouse to Aldi unconditionally for a substantial sum.
May 2026
ESH represent client on the disposal of south west retail park
Edgerley Simpson Howe represented Clipstone Investment Management Limited on the disposal of Bradley Road Retail Park in Trowbridge for £7,800,000 to a private investor.
The property comprises 41,771 sq ft let to B&Q and Halfords at an average passing rent of £13.58 psf, with a WAULT of 7.7 years to expiry.
Get in touch with one of the investment team for more details.
May 2026
Bognor Regis – Brace of deals!
ESH, acting on behalf of our client and scheme owner Martin’s Properties, have completed a brace of attractive renewals with Dreams and KFC. Dreams re-geared for 5 years and we secured a stellar 36% rental uplift with KFC to renew for 15 years.