Arndale saw 6 percent rise in footfall with 46 MILLION visitors last year

Manchester Arndale has announced the arrival of a high-end beauty retailer as other big names also commit their future to the shopping centre.

Space NK will move into a 3,313 sq ft unit on New Cannon Street, on a 10-year lease, the mall confirmed on Monday (March 4). It comes as the centre secured lease renewals with fellow leading brands Timberland and Jack & Jones, who have signed new five-year terms for their respective units.

And those deals come on the back of a successful 2023 for bosses, as the Arndale completed its post-pandemic bounceback, and inked new deals to take its occupancy rate past 95 percent. The new arrivals in 2023 included Nike, Moss, Manchester City, Dune, Clarks, Sunglass Hut, and French Connection.

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That helped footfall grow by 6.3 percent with more than 46 million people visiting Manchester Arndale and New Cathedral Street last year. But more arrivals are expected, said Steve Gray, from joint-asset managers Global Mutual.

He added: “Space NK is a great addition to Manchester Arndale and further enhances our beauty range, making us the go-to place in the North West for all the best cosmetic brands. It is also great to see both Timberland and Jack & Jones renew their commitment to Manchester Arndale as they are both great footfall drivers for the centre and strengthen our fashion offering.

“2023 was a great year for the centre, and with this latest news we look forward to an even better 2024 as we welcome further new occupiers over the next few months.”

The centre also features the Arndale Market, which is managed by Manchester City Council. It has several beauty options, plus clothing, wholesale food, and