Foot Locker to open new regional flagship store at Manchester Arndale

By

Barbara Santamaria

Published
Sep 12, 2019

Global sportswear and footwear retailer Foot Locker has taken a 14,000 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale to open a new experience-led regional flagship store.

The brand, which already has a presence at the mall, will be relocating within Manchester Arndale following many years of strong sales. 

Due to open next year, the new split-level store will combine retail space with areas designed for events, demonstrations and customer 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,” said Colin Flinn, regional managing director at intu, commenting on behalf of the joint owners.

The new Foot Locker flagship store will be situated on the centre’s Halle Mall. 

Manchester Arndale is on the of the UK’s largest city centre shopping malls, welcoming over 40 million visitors per year.

Japan’s Uniqlo has recently opened a flagship store there, whilst AllSaints has committed to a ten-year lease on a new unit in the centre. Also joining the lineup recently was body cosmetics brand Rituals.