The high street retailer, Foot Locker is currently set to open a new regional flagship store in Manchester. The global and sportswear brand will lease approximately 14,000 sq ft on Halle Mall after years of currently trading at the Market Street store.
The new split-level store is currently due to open next year and the store will combine traditional retail space with designated events spaces as well as demonstations and customer-led and customer-focused experiences.
“Foot Locker’s commitment to Manchester Arndale, doubling its store footprint with a new and innovative experience-led store, is testament to the centre’s continued popularity and reputation amongst retailers. Foot Locker’s expansion reinforces Manchester Arndale as one of the north’s leading fashion hubs. In recent months, we have seen a number of leading brands join our lineup, creating an impressive mix of clothing and footwear options to suit all tastes.” – Colin Flinn, regional managing director at Manchester Arndale co-owner Intu
Manchester Arndale has attracted retailers due to the fact that it is one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping centres and welcomes 40 million visitors annually.
Uniqlo opened its flagship store for the north at Manchester Arndale in April. AllSaints also recently committed to a 10-year lease on a new unit in the centre, following years of strong trading on Market Street.
