Capco lines up more retailers to open shops in Covent Garden

Covent Garden landlord Capco has revealed a number of new lettings in a rare bit of good news for the troubled retail sector.

Capital & Counties Properties said four more brands will open on its estate in December in time for Christmas day. Commitment to invest in new shops comes despite a horrible year for retail, with footfall hurt by lockdowns, and firms having to spend money on making sites ‘Covid-secure’.

The companies that have inked deals include trainers retailer Kick Game, Belgian chocolatier Neuhaus and coat maker Mackintosh. 

Vegan cookie firm Floozie Cookie will have a three-month pop up.

Capco added that there are openings from jewellery brand Vashi and restaurant business The Big Mamma Group on the estate in 2021.