Trafford Centre
This coverage explores the Trafford Centre’s significance within the UK retail landscape, with reporting on store openings and closures, leasing activity, redevelopment projects, consumer trends, and marketing strategies. Designed for professionals managing retail operations, property planning, and strategic decision-making in high-profile shopping destinations.
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Dec- 2023 -21 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Mango welcomes ‘record’ year as sales top €3bn
Mango has welcomed a “record” year of sales in 2023, with expectations that full-year turnover will hit €3bn (£2.6bn), surpassing its current sales record of €2.68bn (£2.3bn). The news comes as the Spanish fashion group expanded its online sales to 20 new countries in the last 12 months, exceeding 110…
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4 DecemberHealth & Beauty
Superdrug opens new store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre
Superdrug has opened a new 6,000 sq ft store in Brent Cross Shopping Centre today (4 December), creating 45 new jobs. The new store, which is one of the retailer’s largest within the M25, will offer customers access to the latest health and beauty products, everyday toiletries, beauty treatments and…
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4 DecemberElectrical
EE boss vows to take on Amazon and Currys
EE boss Marc Allera is planning to take on Amazon and Currys in a bid to become one of the UK’s biggest sellers of electrical goods, according to This is Money. According to the outlet, Allera stated that he wants customers to make purchases “every day and every week”. His…
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Nov- 2023 -7 NovemberNews
Watches of Switzerland Q2 revenues rise to £379m
Watches of Switzerland has reported that revenues increased to £379m in Q2 2023, up from £374m for the same period last year, due to robust demand for luxury watches. US revenue reached £165m, up 11% at constant currency. The group reported strong sales due to the opening of new mono-brand…
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Aug- 2023 -22 AugustNews
Lego to open new store at Trafford Centre
The Lego group has announced the opening of a new store at Trafford Centre, Greater Manchester. Fans of all ages will have endless opportunities to fully immerse themselves in the world of Lego building, with a series of new experiences such as Lego Pick a Brick Wall and Build a…
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10 AugustClothing & Shoes
M&S appoints all-women managers to run new M&S stores
M&S has appointed an all-women team of six managers to lead the openings of five brand-new M&S stores this year. Between them, the all-female team has more than 115 years of retail experience and will lead a combined team of over 1,000 colleagues. The appointments follow the launch of M&S…
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneNews
EE opens new visionary store in Westfield London
EE has unveiled the future face of retail at its visionary new flagship store, The EE Studio, located in Westfield London, White City. Designed to empower customers with the best connectivity and technology solutions for their whole connected life, the 4,230 sq ft showcase will also serve as a hub…
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Apr- 2023 -18 AprilHealth & Beauty
Superdrug to invest in 25 new stores
Health and beauty retailer, Superdrug, has announced plans to invest in 25 new stores this year, expanding its bricks-and-mortar retail footprint. It said the venture is expected to create over 570 jobs nationwide, creating a “seamless customer experience” and provide support for high streets and local communities. The investment is…
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Aug- 2022 -3 AugustHigh Street
JD Group to open flagship store in Trafford Centre
The JD Group has announced it has agreed a deal with Manchester’s Trafford Centre which will see it launch a new flagship store at the location. The new 42,412 sq ft flagship store will be the largest in its global portfolio. The news comes shortly after the announcement that Next…
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Mar- 2022 -9 MarchClothing & Shoes
Next to open new department style store at Old Trafford Centre
UK fashion and home retailer Next has signed a new 10-year lease with Trafford Centre to create a large, new department style store, expected to open in November 2022. The new store will “significantly” upsize the brand’s presence in the centre, bringing its fashion, beauty and home offering together in…
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