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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‘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.
Featured Image – The Manc Store
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KFC have launched their own perfume – oh, and a new burger
Danny Jones
Fast food giants KFC have launched their very own perfume in one of the weirdest marketing stunts we’ve seen in a long while.
That being said, we definitely want a bottle.
KFC‘s fried chicken-themed fragrance launches next month and is fashionably named ‘No 11 Eau de BBQ’, a nod to their newest menu item, the Ultimate BBQ Burger, which we also want in our possession as soon as humanly possible.
The franchise’s new signature scent launches in just a week’s time and, yes, you can genuinely buy it along with the new burger for a limited time only.
Again, this is a real thing you can pay actual money for. (Credit: KFC UKI)
The UK-only release actually sold out when it came to pre-orders but Brits will be able to get their hands on another batch when the second lot drops on 7 May.
Promising a charcoal and smoky wood-scented aroma that immediately transports you to your mate’s back garden as he turns cheap burger patties into overly blackened dry pucks of meat that you definitely would’ve cooked better if you were in charge, the stunt is also helping raise money for non-profits.
Available in 100ml bottles and for just £11, 100% of the proceeds of every sale will go towards the KFC Foundation, which supports grassroots organisations empowering young people to unleash their potential and build a positive future in local communities across the country.
As for the burger that inspired it, the special edition menu item is a nod to BBQ season gradually approaching and they’ve even made a nod to our famously reliable British weather and its attempts to derail the art of outdoor grilling in a new advert.
KFC perfume and a new burger? Christmas has come well early this year.
The Ultimate BBQ Burger has already launched and will be on the menu until 9 June, priced at £6.49 or £9.99 for a box meal which comes with the burger, a regular mini fillet, regular fries, BBQ sauce and a drink.
And don’t worry, it’ll be available on delivery too — we know we’ve had problems with that when it comes to specials in the past.
As KFC’s No 11 Eau de BBQ perfume, you can wait in the online queue like everyone else HERE and let’s just say you’ll be fighting us and plenty of other Mancs for every last drop.
River Island reopens Manchester Arndale store – and it’s unrecognisable
Daisy Jackson
River Island in the Manchester Arndale shopping centre is ready to reopen after a major makeover, and it’s bigger than ever.
The stunning space now spans 13,947 square feet and comes with interactive fitting rooms where you can order extra sizes on an iPad, self-checkouts, and a limited-edition collection exclusive to the Arndale.
The huge shop’s refurb follows a similar move at their Trafford Centre store, where River Island moved into the former Topshop unit.
Now, the three-storey store in the heart of the Arndale has been given a lick of duck-egg blue, and transformed into a beachy paradise.
Officially throwing its doors open this morning, Thursday 25 April, with Lucy Mecklenburgh cutting the ribbon, the huge shop is already welcoming hordes of shoppers.
Over the weekend, you’ll spot plenty of activations to celebrate River Island’s relaunch.
There are people carrying gigantic shopping bags handing out scratch cards with different discounts on, a Spin the Wheel with prizes, free coffees, a pop-up flower cart and loads more.
And the first people to spend more than £55 on each day between 25 and 28 April will receive a limited-edition tote bag.
High-tech changing rooms at the new River Island in the Manchester ArndaleAccessories in River Island’s new Manchester Arndale storeThe kids’ clothing collection in River IslandAccessories in River Island’s new Manchester Arndale store
This new River Island store has a limited-edition collection of one-off, premium pieces featuring exclusive fabrics and luxury detailing.
The 19-piece, bohemian-inspired collection starts at £45 and will only be available in the Arndale store.
Inside you’ll find all the usual River Island goodies, including a huge amount of holiday shop items, plus denim, occasion-wear, shoes, handbags, and kids’ clothing.
The new River Island store will open on 25 April in The Arndale shopping centre in Manchester.