Manchester Arndale welcomes Premier League Champions Manchester City as latest store

Manchester Arndale has announced that Premier League champions Manchester City will be moving into the former Pink unit.

The club’s new store, due to open today (Friday May 26), will cater for its army of fans across the city offering merchandise ranging from the team kits, including the recently released 2023/24 home kit, and training apparel, to hats, scarfs, and memorabilia.

To further celebrate the opening and recent league title win, the Premier League trophy will be proudly on display in the store from 9am on Friday until 6pm on Sunday, allowing fans to have their photo taken with the iconic silverware after last weekend’s victory.

In addition to the trophy, customers at the store this weekend will also have access to giveaways and be some of the first fans to experience the new digital activities within the store, including the ‘Meet the Players’ interactive video wall.

Manchester City’s new club shop will sit alongside Manchester Arndale’s popular sports and leisure stores such as Footlocker and JD Sports, as well as Sports Direct’s newly opened flagship store in the former BHS unit.

Set to be a major driver of footfall for the centre, Manchester City’s arrival follows a string of new retail lettings at Manchester Arndale to popular brands such as MINISO, Gilly Hicks, Clarks, and Flying Tiger. The centre has also welcomed new F&B arrivals Slim Chickens, Kokoro and Jamaica Blue.

Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, commented: “Football is intrinsic to Manchester’s unique identity, and we are delighted to welcome the Premier League champions to the centre.

“With such a significant name joining the centre it’s clear there is continued demand for well-placed retail units, and we are delighted to see confidence in Manchester Arndale’s long-term performance.”

Serena Gosling, director of integrated fan experience and retail & licensing at Manchester City, added: “It is hugely exciting for us to launch our brand new City Store in Manchester Arndale - another important development in what has been an incredible year of retail sales for the club, and continues to strengthen.”

“Our fans are at the heart of everything we do and we are delighted to offer more opportunities for fans to interact with the club beyond the Etihad Campus, including some engaging fan activities available in the new store.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily

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