GAP is making a long-awaited return to Manchester, and it’s opening up inside Next in the Trafford Centre this weekend.
In what is part of the popular fashion brand’s UK expansion, and all set to open to the public just in time for the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping over the festive period, the Gap-branded store will open its doors on the first floor of NEXT in the Trafford Centre this Saturday 26 November, and will cover over 2,200 square feet of retail space.
The all-new Trafford Centre store will have a modern and minimal design, with GAP saying it “embodies the brand’s reinvented approach to retail in the UK”.
Those making their way to the shopping centre over the next couple of weeks will get the chance to browse and shop from curated collections of everyday essentials – including denim, fleece, khakis, shirting, and of course, the iconic GAP logo-emblazoned products.
Not only that, but Gap.co.uk also offers a free next-day Click & Collect service, and a free returns option, to any GAP or NEXT store, including from the next Trafford Centre store, giving even more ways to shop.
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Customers can shop online, and then collect their orders in the new store.
A new GAP store is opening at the Trafford Centre this weekend / Credit: GAP UK
“We’re delighted to reintroduce the Gap brand back to The Trafford Centre,” explained Jon Jeffery, Managing Director at GAP.
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“Our opening is perfectly timed to offer amazing gifts for all the family this festive season.”
Zoe Inman – Centre Director at the Trafford Centre – added: “We’re excited to welcome Gap to the Centre this month, as they partner with leading retailer NEXT to offer everyday essentials across womenswear, menswear, kids, and baby.
“We look forward to being part of its retail expansion journey and seeing its growth in the Northwest and beyond”.
Featured Image – GAP UK
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Poundland relaunches its £1 engagement rings ahead of Valentine’s Day
Emily Sergeant
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and Poundland has hatched a plan to help those on a budget this year.
You can propose to your other half at any time of the year, but it’s fair to say that Valentine’s Day is a date much more popular than others – especially for those who want to surprise their partner with a gift they’ll never forget for the special occasion.
But with the cost of living crisis sadly still making its impact felt across the UK, a costly engagement ring is not something everyone is able to afford.
Luckily, for anyone keen to make the grand romantic gesture but while saving a few pennies at the same time, Poundland has decided to bring back its £1 engagement rings ahead of the season of love, so you’ll have plenty of time to get planning how you’ll pop that all-important question.
The budget retailer first launched its affordable engagement rings back in 2020, and they proved massively popular.
Poundland has brought back its £1 engagement rings ahead of Valentine’s Day / Credit: Poundland
At just £1 each, Poundland says these symbolic rings – which are available in more than 10 different designs – are a “thoughtful” way to showcase your love for Valentine’s Day and beyond, and can help make the occasion “unforgettable”, all without breaking the bank and keeping your budget intact.
From timeless solitaire designs, to romantic heart-shaped details, each ring in the 2025 range is “uniquely crafted to add a touch of charm and elegance to your Valentine’s Day proposal”, according to the retailer, so whether your partner adores classic simplicity or something with a playful edge, there’s supposedly a ring to match every style.
And the best part? Each £1 ring comes beautifully presented in a red velvet heart-shaped box, so your proposal can “feel as special as the love you’re celebrating”.
Poundland’s £1 engagement rings are now available both online and in stores nationwide, and you can view the full range here.
Featured Image – Poundland
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LEGO-loving little Mancs can now compete against the world to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’
Emily Sergeant
Little Mancs who love LEGO can now enter a worldwide competition and battle it out to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.
Is your child a LEGO super fan? Do they reckon they could build impressive LEGO creations in their sleep? Well, if they’re feeling brave enough and are ready to put their skills to the test, then you’ll want to take them down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester, as the hunt is one for a talented youngster to be crowned the UK’s newest ‘Mini Master Model Builder’.
Young LEGO fans will have the chance to let their imaginations run wild in a “bricktastic” competition, by building the most epic creation entirely out of LEGO bricks in an attempt to take home the coveted title.
Participants are invited to “demonstrate their imagination and creativity” by constructing something extraordinary that will leave the judges in awe – with the judges particularly interested in an array of building techniques and a strong creative flare, so entrants should “think outside the box” and let their personality and interests shine through.
Little Mancs who love LEGO can now compete to become a ‘Mini Master Model Builder’ / Credit: Supplied
Finalists will be chosen by the LEGOLAND Master Model Builders and Playmakers.
Each Discovery Centre in Manchester and Birmingham will then crown its own ‘Mini Master Model Builder’, and the winners will work with the local Master Model Builder to create their final models, which will then compete in the global final.
Winners will be given the unique opportunity of having their creation displayed at the iconic LEGO House in Denmark, plus a prize of £100 to spend in the LEGOLAND store, and a Local Annual Pass for them and their family too.
Up to the challenge then? All hopeful Mini Master Model Builders will need to get themselves down to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester at Trafford Palazzo – which is next to the Trafford Centre – any weekend up until the start of February.
Entry into the competition is included in the price of one standard admission ticket to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Manchester.
All entries must be made by those under the age of 18, and only one entry per person can be made.
Emily Sergeant -
24th November 2022 
