Manchester Arndale is excited to announce that French Connection has selected the centre as its central Manchester store, after agreeing to take a 2,189sq ft unit on a five-year lease.
French Connection is renowned for its diverse range of stylish and high-quality pieces, including womenswear, menswear, accessories, and footwear. The brand seamlessly blends trendy design with timeless classics, ensuring it remains the go-to destination for those seeking modern, sophisticated, and effortlessly cool wardrobe staples.
This new arrival follows a series of lettings to fashion brands including Dune, The North Face, Oseyo, Nike, Moss and Sunglasses Hut as well as additions to the food and beverage offer including Tortilla. Manchester Arndale also recently announced a recent upsize from River Island, as well as lease renewals from The Watch Lab, Thomas Sabo, and Claire’s. These recent additions indicate Manchester Arndale’s continued ability to attract a varied mix of top-tier operators.
Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, said: “We’re delighted to welcome French Connection to Manchester Arndale as we continue to attract top-tier brands that cater to Manchester’s stylish clientele. With the centre now over 95 per cent let and brands like River Island and Thomas Sabo committing their future to the centre, we are confident in our ability to consistently deliver a premier retail experience.”
