There’s currently a limited-time sale going on over at The Manc Store online to celebrate Black Friday.
If you’re looking to get a head start on stocking up on some Christmas presents for your loved ones, need a last-minute Secret Santa gift for your work colleague, or you just fancy treating yourself to some Manchester-themed accessories, then you might as well bag yourself a bargain while you’re at it.
The Manc Store – the dedicated merch platform of The Manc Group – is filled with all things Manchester, with a range of specially-designed jumpers, t-shirts, hoodies, mugs, canvas prints, and more to get your hands on.
But, to properly mark the national shopping holiday that is Black Friday, there’s some mega discounts to make the most of.
How does 20% off on everything site-wide sound?
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‘Sausage Roll Christmas’ and ‘Gallagher Christmas Mug’ / Credit: The Manc Store‘Merry Christmas to suiiii’ / Credit: The Manc Store
Originally a US tradition that has made its way over to the UK, Black Friday takes place annually on the Friday after Thanksgiving, and this means that for the next three days, shoppers can head on over to The Manc Store to get 20% off on all the items listed on site.
Coronation Street lovers can grab jumpers and mugs with the iconic ‘Tis the season to get absolutely Roy Croppered’ and ‘Tis the season to get Gail Platted’ designs on the front, while Manchester United fans can grab a jumper or t-shirt printed with the new design ‘Merry Christmas to Suiiiiiiiiiiiii’ that pays homage to Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic goal celebration.
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Festive foodie fans can shop designs such as ‘I’m only here for the pigs in blankets’, and ‘I love you more than sausage rolls’, as well as the return of the other popular sausage roll-themed design ‘All I want for Christmas is you’.
‘Tis the season to get Gail Platted’ and ‘Brewdolph’ / Credit: The Manc Store‘I’m just here for the pigs in blankets’ / Credit: The Manc Store
The fan-favourite ‘Naughty, nice, nobhead’ design has also made a return this year, and there’s also the chance to grab 20% off on the best selling ‘Rainy City’ and ‘Worker Bee’ ranges, as well as a number of other themed designs for proud Mancs.
A hand-picked selection of some of the most popular ‘Manc Dictionary’ definitions have even been added to mugs, t-shirts, and canvas prints too.
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So that’s your Christmas shopping sorted.
‘Angin’ and ‘Athlete’ Manc Dictionary designs / Credit: The Manc Store
The 20% off Black Friday offer is available on The Manc Store until Sunday, and you can shop all the items online here.
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M&S launches massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available
Emily Sergeant
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Greater Manchester.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit more than 300 new colleagues to support its store teams across Greater Manchester this festive season.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Greater Manchester – including Altrincham, Bolton Middlebrook, Bury The Rock, Manchester Market Street, Prestwich, Sale, Stockport, Stretford, Trafford Centre, and Walkden.
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available / Credit: M&S Manchester | Supplied
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
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Trafford Centre begins months-long refurb of its iconic The Orient foodhall
Emily Sergeant
A new era for The Orient is on the horizon, as the Trafford Centre has begun its months-long refresh of its iconic foodhall.
Forming part of its ongoing commitment to ‘enhancing the visitor experience’, the Trafford Centre is investing in a major refresh of seating and customer facilities within The Orient – creating a more vibrant and welcoming environment for guests to eat, meet and relax.
Works are now underway and will be delivered in phases over the coming months.
Improvements are being carried out in phases to minimise disruption to shoppers, while creating a more comfortable and contemporary dining environment at the same time.
The refreshed area will increase seating capacity by more than 60%, introducing a range of new seating styles in the process – including banquettes, family-friendly tables, accessible seating for guests with mobility requirements, and dedicated areas equipped with phone and laptop charging facilities.
The Trafford Centre begins months-long refurb of its iconic The Orient foodhall / Credit: The Manc Group
Inspired by The Orient’s longstanding maritime heritage, the design takes cues from a contemporary cruise liner, and the space will also feature upgraded furniture and enhanced lighting, alongside flexible areas designed to encourage visitors to spend more time in there.
There’ll also be modern furnishings and a ‘refreshed’ colour palette to create a brighter and welcoming environment.
“The Orient is one of the most popular destinations within Trafford Centre, welcoming millions of visitors each year,” a Trafford Centre spokesperson said on the refurb.
“This investment reflects our commitment to continually improving the experience for our guests, creating a more modern, comfortable and social environment where visitors can meet, dine and spend time together.
“The improvements will not only significantly increase seating capacity but also deliver a much more flexible and accessible space for all visitors to enjoy.”
Emily Sergeant -
25th November 2021 
