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Bershka opens Manchester flagship utilising AR technology

Fashion retailer Bershka, part of the Spanish retail group Inditex, has opened its first-ever store in Manchester, with a concept that aims to showcase the brand’s “full commercial potential”. Located in the Trafford Centre, the flagship store spans 12,917 square feet and is divided into three standalone zones, each dedicated to distinguishing...

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Gymshark to open Manchester store in July

Fitness and apparel brand Gymshark is set to open its first standalone store in the North of England at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on July 12. The Manchester store, located on Upper Peel Avenue in the shopping centre, will span 7,500 square feet and will mark Gymshark’s first store in the UK outside London. The store will house the brand’s...

Retail

Scamp & Dude continues UK expansion in Manchester

B Corp certified independent fashion brand Scamp & Dude is continuing its retail expansion across the UK with a new pop-up store in Manchester for the summer as it continues the search for a permanent home in the city. The 1,759-square-foot pop-up will be located at Manchester’s Trafford Centre on Upper Peel Avenue and will open for three months...

Retail

Schuh opens new standalone kids store in Manchester

Footwear retailer Schuh has opened its second standalone kid's concept store at the Trafford Centre in Manchester. The newly designed kids’ concept offers a custom ‘mini me’ experience of the main Schuh store design concept, with shoes presented in a gender-neutral layout, moving away from the traditional girl and boy categorisation, which Schuh...

Retail

Next to upsize store at Trafford Centre

UK fashion and home retailer Next is to “significantly” upsize its presence in the Trafford Centre, after signing a new 10-year lease to create a new store, expected to open in November. The move will see Next opening a 65,000 square foot store to house its fashion, beauty and home offering in one single store. Mike Barrow, area manager at Next,...

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Manchester’s Trafford Centre acquired by Canadian pension fund

Manchester’s Trafford Centre has been acquired by The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) following the collapse of the shopping’s previous owner Intu earlier this year. British property giant Intu fell into administration in June following failed crunch talks with its lenders, though its shopping centres have continued trading since...

Retail

Forever Unique to open debut store

Womenswear brand Forever Unique is to open its first standalone store in the Trafford Centre as England exits its latest Covid-19 lockdown this week. The online brand known for specialising in luxury occasionwear and ready-to-wear collections will open a 1,500 square foot store in the Trafford Centre, Manchester on December 2. Forever Unique was...

Fashion

Intu launches first nationwide TV campaign

Shopping centre operator Intu, which manages the Trafford Centre, Lakeside and the Manchester Andale centre, has launched its first fully integrated, through-the-line campaign, spearheaded by its first nationwide TV commercial. The festive TV ad will be aired across digital platforms and tailored for regional TV networks around the UK, as it...

Retail

Glamorous to open debut standalone store

Young women’s fashion brand Glamorous is set to open its debut standalone store in Intu Trafford Centre in Manchester. The fashion brand has a number of concessions, including in the Trafford Centre Topshop, but this 1,900 square foot store will mark its first standalone when it opens in August. Located on the upper mall, Glamorous will be...