Man City opens interactive store at Manchester Arndale

Manchester Arndale has announced that Manchester City is set to open the club’s new store in the former Pink unit within the shopping centre.

Opening today (26 May), the interactive store offers merchandise ranging from the team kits, including the recently released 2023/24 home kit, and training apparel, as well as hats, scarfs, and memorabilia.

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

In addition to the trophy, customers at the store this weekend will also have access to giveaways and be able to experience 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 other 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. 

Manchester City’s arrival at the centre follows a string of new retail lettings at Manchester Arndale to 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, said: “Football is intrinsic to Manchester’s unique identity, and we are delighted to welcome the Premier League champions to the centre. The arrival of Manchester City demonstrates our commitment to delivering a vibrant retail destination that chimes with local shoppers as well as visitors from further afield who are looking to immerse themselves in the city’s culture. 

“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 and Licensing at Manchester City, said: “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.” 

She added: “The Manchester Arndale store launch is a proud development for the club, and I’d like to thank our retail partner Stichd and its staff for their support in opening this new store. I’d also like to thank them for their commitment to helping us continue to offer a best-in-class retail service for our fans and members.”

Manchester Arndale is one of the UK’s largest city centre shopping malls, welcoming over 42 million visitors in an average year. It features more than 200 shops and restaurants, including international, national, and local brands.