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Celebrity-loved ‘facial fitness’ brand Facegym is opening in Manchester

Get your face ready for the workout of its life

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 2nd September 2026

Facegym, the ‘facial fitness’ brand loved by celebrities, will be opening a brand-new studio in Manchester this month.

Promising ‘facial workouts’, Facegym uses high-intensity hand massage, deep-tissue manipulation, and skin-tightening electronic muscle stimulation to tone and lift the skin.

Facegym’s signature workouts are designed to be energetic, combining massage and movement with techniques intended to stimulate circulation, sculpt the face and leave you with that post-facial glow.

The Signature Sculpt workout, for example, includes a cleanse and warm-up, high-energy movements, sculpting and contouring using gua sha and muscle stimulation, before finishing with skincare and lymphatic drainage.

Basically, it’s a workout, but for your face.

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Facegym will be opening its first ever standalone studio in Manchester on King Street this September.

It joins a raft of new openings on the street, including Reformation and American Vintage, with plenty more on the way soon.

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The brand has already made a name for itself across London and internationally, with studios in cities including New York, Los Angeles and Sydney, as well as a presence inside Selfridges in Manchester.

Now, Manchester is getting its very own standalone studio on one of the city’s most recognisable shopping streets.

The new King Street studio will be led by franchise partners Minesh and Hoosein, who bring more than two decades of experience across franchising, finance, retail, telecoms and food and drink.

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The pair say they were drawn to Facegym because of its innovative take on beauty and wellness, and see Manchester as the perfect city to introduce the concept to a new audience.

The new studio will officially open its doors on 9 September, bringing Facegym’s high-energy approach to facial fitness and wellness to the North West.

And if you want to get involved from day one, Facegym is currently offering a limited Founding Membership for its Manchester launch.

The first 99 members can get a membership for £62 per month, compared with the standard Manchester membership price of £77. The membership includes one workout each month, plus discounts on boosters, additional workouts, skincare and tools.

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Aldi on Market Street is officially open again, with a major upgrade

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Aldi on Market Street is officially open again, with a major upgrade

Good news for literally everyone in the city centre – Aldi on Market Street is BACK after a major upgrade.

The supermarket in the Manchester Arndale has been closed for what feels like an eternity (okay, three weeks) while it was given a refurbishment as part of Aldi’s Enhanced Project Fresh initiative.

The closure had left some shoppers less than impressed, with locals previously taking to social media to say it had ‘ruined my f***in day‘.

But after weeks of waiting, the Market Street branch is now back open, and Aldi says there are plenty of changes for shoppers to discover.

The revamped store has been given a new floor layout, upgraded refrigeration and repositioned departments, all designed to make navigating the shop a little easier.

Having popped in this morning, we can confirm that the aisles feel significantly less claustrophobic than they did previously.

One of the biggest additions is a brand-new in-store bakery, alongside expanded chillers and an enhanced fresh produce section.

Buzzball Biggies
Buzzball Biggies
The new Aldi bakery on Market Street
The new Aldi bakery on Market Street
And magnums of Aldi's own chicken wine
And magnums of Aldi’s own chicken wine
Loads of new self checkouts
Loads of new self checkouts
The aisles feel much wider and calmer in the new Aldi Market Street
The aisles feel much wider and calmer in the new Aldi Market Street

There’s also a larger food-to-go chiller, while the freezer section has been redesigned with easy-to-browse freezers.

And for anyone who has ever found themselves trapped in a city-centre supermarket queue, Aldi has also introduced an improved queuing system for its self-checkouts, with the changes intended to ease congestion during the busiest periods.

Store Manager Mark Strickland said: “We thank our customers for being patient during this period of closure and we hope the improvements we’ve made to the store create a noticeably better experience for our shoppers.

“The new floor, upgraded refrigeration, and repositioned departments now make shopping at Aldi Arndale easier and more comfortable than ever.

“We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces and new customers to showcase what we’ve achieved.”

The makeover forms part of Aldi’s wider investment programme across its stores, including the rollout of updated CO₂ refrigeration systems.

According to Aldi, the carbon reduction from the completed programme will be equivalent to the amount of energy used to heat more than 6,500 homes.

So, while Mancs might have had to survive without their Market Street Aldi for a little while, there’s now a shiny new reason to head back into the Arndale.

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Berghaus’ first North West standalone store arrives in Manchester Arndale

Lydia Mastrolonardo Lydia Mastrolonardo Berghaus’ first North West standalone store arrives in Manchester Arndale

Berghaus has chosen our very own Manchester Arndale to be the home of its first standalone brand store location in the North West.

This brand new 2,750 sq ft retail space has joined a wave of recent arrivals at the Arndale including Arc’teryx, Alo Yoga, Pro:Direct, GARAGE and Represent, further equipping you for all of your fashion, sportswear, and lifestyle retails needs.

This iconic British outdoor clothing and equipment brand was founded in 1966, by a pair of mountaineers, Peter Lockey and Gordon Davison, who have always led with the view that ‘the outdoors belongs to everyone.’

This belief is reflected through the design of pieces with practicality in mind, encouraging us all to spend a little less time glued to our screens and a little more outside in nature.

Berghaus is widely known for its trusty cutting edge technologies, making it popular with athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, with the clothing aiming to accommodate exploration of the world and all of the wonderful and wild weather conditions it offers.

With this said, in recent years Berghaus has also gained a cult following of young consumers, seeking fashionable items, in the light of the gorp-core and athleisure craze – it turns out you can explore and look good doing it.

As Franck Denglos, EMEA President, Pentland Brands, commented: “60 years after Berghaus was founded in the North of England, opening our first standalone in the North West feels like a natural homecoming.

The beautiful new Berghaus store in Manchester Arndale
The beautiful new Berghaus store in Manchester Arndale
Berghaus is the latest addition to Manchester Arndale
Berghaus is the latest addition to Manchester Arndale
You can pick up technical gear and gorp-core fashion
You can pick up technical gear and gorp-core fashion
The store has loads of amazing displays
The store has loads of amazing displays
Technical gear includes climbing kit
Technical gear includes climbing kit
There's even Berghaus for dogs
There’s even Berghaus for dogs

“As a bold, outdoor and British brand, we’re excited to put down roots in Manchester and connect with consumers in one of the UK’s most vibrant retail destinations. Manchester Arndale’s scale, energy and reach make it the perfect stage for the next chapter of the Berghaus story.”

Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, said: “Berghaus joining Manchester Arndale is a clear example of how leading retailers are responding to evolving consumer trends and investing in standout physical retail destinations.

“The brand is a fantastic addition to our lineup and further enhances the scheme’s appeal to Gen Z consumers who are driving the popularity of gorpcore and outdoor-inspired fashion.”

Moreover, Scott Linard, Portfolio Manager for M&G Real Estate, added: “Securing Berghaus for its first standalone store in the North West is another major endorsement of Manchester Arndale and the strength of our retail offer.

“The brand’s decision to open its first brand store UK location here reflects the confidence major retailers have in the destination and the continued demand we’re seeing for premium outdoor and sportswear brands.”

What a win for Manchester.

If you’ve been waiting for the right excuse to finally commit to that hike or camping trip this summer – here it is.

Get yourself kitted out and get outdoors – it’s time to touch some grass.

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