One of Manchester’s biggest vintage shops to close after a decade

One of the biggest and best vintage shops in Manchester has announced its imminent closure.

Thrift Shop, which is part of the legendary Cow Vintage family, has said that the landlord of its store has ‘chosen not to renew our lease’.

The beloved vintage shop has been in its spot just off Piccadilly Gardens for a decade, with colourful rails stuffed with pre-loved denim, coats, dresses, accessories, and more.

Ahead of its closure this week, Thrift Shop has announced details of a major closing down sale, aiming to get rid of all its stock.

Initially touted as two for £10 on all thrift items, they’ve now slashed prices even further and are offering three items for £10.

That does exclude their ‘premium’ items, where you can snap up big labels like Carhartt and Levi’s.

Sharing the sad news of its closure online, Thrift Shop Manchester wrote: “We are gutted to announce the closure of beloved Manchester store.

“Last week we found out our landlord chose not to renew our lease after over ten years in this unit.

“To bid our farewell, we’re doing a MASSIVE closing down sale to get rid of all stock !!!! All Thrift items will be 2 for £10 until our last trading day on 30th May!!

“We’ve absolutely loved serving you for all these years, so long, farewell and, as always, get thrifty.”

In the comments, fellow independent retailer Thunder Egg – which just had to move out of its Oldham Street store (but is still in Afflecks) – commented: “So sorry to hear this, retail landlords in Manchester are absolutely in their sh*tbag era right now.”

Thrift Shop Manchester will close for good on Saturday 30 May.

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