A viral lost parcels ‘treasure hunt’ is heading to Manchester next week, giving you the chance to potentially snap up a right bargain.
King Colis is a concept that’s been triggering huge queues across Europe, selling on mystery undelivered parcels.
When it lands in Manchester, you’ll be able to dig through 10 tonnes worth of parcels, which have failed to reach their end destination whether it’s through incorrect address or a failed delivery attempt.
Every year, thousands of these parcels end up in landfill but now, thanks to King Colis, you have the chance to intercept them.
These parcels are now being given a second life, helping to reduce waste while creating a completely new kind of retail experience.
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The catch is, you don’t know what’s inside the parcel you buy – imagine Christmas morning as a kid where you’re shaking your present praying for a Barbie, but this time you’re praying that the anonymous parcel has a designer item or gadget inside.
Each visitor is given 10 minutes to rummage around for their parcels, which are sold by weight at £2.50 per 100g.
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Queues are expected when King Colis lands in ManchesterShoppers can buy ‘lost’ mystery parcelsShoppers won’t know what they’ve bought until they open the box later
And it’s only once you’ve made your purchase that you can actually open your box or bag to see what’s inside.
Past shoppers have uncovered everything from designer fashion and high-tech gadgets to rare collectibles, with some items worth thousands. In previous pop-ups, finds have included a Pokémon card valued at over £2,000, and even gold.
King Colis will be at the Manchester Arndale for one week only, selling on lost mystery parcels.
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The concept has already visited cities including Paris, Rome, Berlin, Dublin, and Newcastle, has drawn significant crowds.
Speaking on the Manchester launch, King Colis co-founder Killian Denis said: “We’re really excited to be bringing King Colis to Manchester. Every city has had an incredible response so far, and it’s always amazing to see the queues build from day one.
You never know what you’re going to find. That’s what makes it so exciting. I’d definitely recommend getting there early as stock is limited.”
King Colis will be at Manchester Arndale’s Exchange Court (next to Next and River Island) between Monday 4 and Sunday 10 May, with free entry. Fast passes will be available for £15 each HERE.
Manchester United home kit for 2026/27 ‘leaked’ online in unboxing video
Danny Jones
Manchester United’s new home kit for the 2026/27 campaign has reportedly been leaked online in a YouTuber’s unboxing video ahead of next season.
We know fake shirts and dupes can be pretty accurate these days, but it looks very much like this could be the real deal.
Shared by dedicated football kit reviewer, ‘Retro Man‘, who has seemingly revealed the latest Man United jersey, this unveiling lines up with the previously rumoured designs circulated on social media.
A Red Devil himself, the creator has teased previous releases that turned out to be true in the past, so we’ll leave it up to all of you to decide how bona fide you think this supposed home strip is. Ever-reliable footy fashion peers, Footy Headlines, have also shared these images:
Uploaded to the channel on 25 April, Retro Man did a full overview of the United 26/27 home shirt, highlighting key features such as a red-forward collar with black and white accents.
That same trim is repeated on the ends of the sleeves – reminiscent of the 2011/12 iteration, only differing in the more crew neck style – and the back of the neck now simply reads “UNITED”.
It is worth noting that this is specifically the replica shirt that most fans will purchase.
Should it prove to be the genuine article, this will be the 11th Manchester United kit by adidas since they returned as manufacturers over a decade ago, a.k.a. the start of the Louis van Gaal era.
Retro Man has since posted another video showing off what he claims to be the ‘authentic’ version, too; you can check it out in more detail down below.
Looks pretty legit…
As you can see, the official player edition that will be worn on the pitch by actual United squad members (though they are still available to purchase by the public) appears to hold some key distinctions.
Besides some differences around the panelling and stitching, there is also a noticeable textured section along large sections of the interwoven fabric as part of the brand’s breathable and trademark ‘Climacool’ technology.
Elsewhere, the badge itself also looks to have a more embossed/raised finish. If this is the real deal, what do you make of it?
This isn’t the only United kit that’s caught some attention of late, either:
Featured Images — Retro Man (screenshots via YouTube)
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Claire’s is closing down stores in the UK and Ireland with more than 1,300 jobs set to be lost
Danny Jones
In another hit to domestic shoppers, Claire’s Accessories is closing down en masse across the UK and Ireland after entering into administration once again.
Falling into an unfortunate financial status for the second time in less than a year, Claire’s will be shutting down all of their standalone stores across Britain, along with their IE branches.
A total of 154 stores will soon disappear, with more than a thousand people set to be put out of work.
Once a mainstay of British high streets up and down the country, the accessory shop known for all things jewellery, piercings and more has ceased trading effective immediately.
Announced at the start of the week and the end of the first full month of Q2, it was confirmed that Claire’s closed their final locations on Monday, 27 April.
With administrators, Kroll, appointed to wrap up business proceedings, an estimated 1,300 English, Irish, Scottish and Welsh workers have now lost their jobs.
Founded way back in 1961 over in the United States, Claire’s has operated across the Atlantic for more than three decades.
However, with various other contemporaries and cheaper online options having appeared over the years, they’ve struggled not just to remain profitable but to compete full stop.
They most recently filed for bankruptcy in the US this past August (2025), with their Belgian, Spanish, and Dutch divisions having already called it quits.
Manchester location(s) have changed a lot over time, but now they’re on the way out (Credit: Arndale)
For many, the outcome isn’t all that surprising, but it will nevertheless be a sad loss for many who have seen multiple generations visit these venues over the years.
Daisy Jackson -
29th April 2026 
