Global youth fashion brand to open in Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale has announced that luxury fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger will move into a 3,313 square foot space in the center this month.

As one of the world’s most recognized lifestyle brands, Tommy Hilfiger is a favorite with consumers around the world. The new store will feature the brand’s fall 2021 range of clothing, shoes and accessories for men and women inspired by nature exploration.

The design of the new store will reflect the brand’s playful ‘Tommy on the Move’ concept, with stacked cardboard ‘moving boxes’, logo stripes and neon signs on a clean white background with red color accents. , white and blue.

The store will offer a click and collect service, allowing consumers to order products from tommy.com and then pick them up at the store.

The new retailer will offer additional services including in-store e-commerce returns, in-store purchases with door-to-door delivery, as well as an in-store search function, allowing consumers to identify the nearest store, check stock levels and geolocation. any product.

Tommy Hilfiger’s arrival follows news that British fashion brands Kurt Geiger and sister company Carvela have taken up a combined 4,642 square foot space in the center.

Colin Flinn, non-executive director and spokesperson for Manchester Arndale, said: “Our aim is to ensure that Manchester Arndale continues to maintain its status as a home of leading fashion brands so that it remains an exciting and progressive place for all. our customers to visit.

“The arrival of Tommy Hilfiger helps strengthen our position as the premier shopping destination in the Northwest, particularly through recent rentals to a number of other popular high-end retail brands. “

He added: “As we continue to emerge from the pandemic, we are delighted to see buyers return to Manchester Arndale. We look forward to sharing more exciting news on other new occupants in the coming months as we continue to expand our occupant base, bringing together a diverse set of retailers alongside leisure and style operators. life, supported by a wide range of food and drink. “

Manchester Arndale is one of the largest city center shopping centers in the UK, welcoming over 42 million visitors a year on average. It offers an impressive range of over 200 stores and restaurants, including international, national and local brands.

Time Retail Partners and Metis Real Estate are the leasing agent retained by Manchester Arndale.