The North Face, a well-known brand for outdoor and streetwear, is gearing up to establish a new store in the Arndale Centre in Manchester. A ten-year lease has been inked for a 3,630-square-foot space on New Cannon Street within the shopping hub. The brand already operates another standalone store in Greater Manchester, situated in the Trafford Centre.
Known for offering a range of products including outdoor clothing, footwear, and equipment for skiing, climbing, and other outdoor activities, The North Face is joining an array of international clothing retailers that have recently set up shop in the central city mall. These include brands such as Moss, Gilly Hicks, Hollister, Kurt Geiger, Carvela, and Tommy Jeans.
Other businesses that have opened their doors in the Arndale Centre since the beginning of the year encompass Nike, Manchester City, Blue Banana, Be More Geek, Oseyo, Black Sheep Coffee, and Sunglass Hut.
Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, joint asset managers of Manchester Arndale, said: “We are delighted that The North Face has become the latest big name brand to sign a long-term letting at Manchester Arndale. Our leasing activity since the pandemic has seen us welcome a truly diverse mix of international and local businesses, as well as a wide variety of retail, leisure, and F&B brands, to ensure there is something for everyone visiting Manchester Arndale.
“Through this approach, footfall has continued to strengthen and demand for well-placed units has remained, so high that we are approaching 100% occupancy, allowing us to avoid the struggles faced by other retail centres, and cement our position as the North West’s leading retail destination.”
