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A new little IKEA has just opened inside a Greater Manchester shopping centre

The Swedish furniture giant says the new store is all part of its "ongoing transformation to become more accessible and sustainable" for shoppers in the North West.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 21st March 2023

A brand new little IKEA has just opened its doors inside a popular Greater Manchester shopping centre this week.

Of course, the Swedish furniture giant has a home in our region already, with a popular site in Ashton-under-Lyne in Tameside, as well as another in neighbouring Warrington just over the border into Cheshire – but this new Greater Manchester hub is on a much smaller scale than the IKEA superstores we’re used to.

This is what the retailer is calling a ‘Plan & Order Point’.

Having opened doors in the Merseyway Shopping Centre in Stockport, the new IKEA Plan & Order Point is a smaller store dedicated to kitchen and bedroom planning, where customers can pop in for home furnishing advice and expertise to help design their ideal space at an affordable price.

IKEA says the new Stockport hub is all part of its “ongoing transformation to become more accessible and sustainable” for shoppers in the North West.

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A new little IKEA has just opened inside a Greater Manchester shopping centre / Credit: Jon Super (via IKEA)

Inside the 71 sqm / 764 sqft store, you’ll find a selection of different kitchens to browse, from a complete room with a combination of different units and appliances, including oven and hob, all for under £1,200, to a kitchen with fronts featuring a foil made of recycled bottles.

On top of this, all kitchen fronts, worktops, and a variety of appliances from the wider range will also be showcased inside the store.

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When it comes to bedroom planning and design, there’s also a space dedicated to the PAX wardrobe system inside the store – with doors, interior organisers, and knobs and handles to help customers build their dream storage solution.

You can book an appointment, free of charge, inside the new Stockport store to start your design journey with one of IKEA’s planning specialists, or use the in-store self-service tools to design your own solution.

Staff will also be on hand to help customers order products from the full IKEA range – which can be delivered direct to your door, or to the nearest collection point.

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It’s the Swedish furniture giant’s newest ‘Plan & Order Point’ / Credit: Jon Super (via IKEA)

“Our investment in the North West is part of our long-term plan to transform our retail business, continuing to make it easier for people to enjoy what IKEA offers using a variety of convenient ways,” explained Michael Parker, Area Manager at IKEA UK.

“The North West is a key region for us, being home to over seven million people, and also being the place that IKEA first opened a UK store, 35 years ago in Warrington.

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“This new Plan and Order Point will allow customers to get inspiration and expert advice in convenient locations closer to where they live.

“Together with our existing stores in Ashton-under-Lyne and Warrington, remote planning and different delivery and collection services, we’re enabling an IKEA that’s there for our customers, however they want to meet us.”

Featured Image – Credit: Jon Super (via IKEA)

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HIP – New shop swoops in to former Oi Polloi site in the Northern Quarter

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A new retailer has already taken over the old Oi Polloi unit in the Northern Quarter, after the beloved streetwear shop closed after more than 20 years.

In its place now is HIP, a lifestyle store founded in Leeds back in 1987.

Brands stocked by HIP include Carhartt WIP, Fred Perry, Adidas Originals, Converse and The North Face.

The shop has opened its doors this week on Thomas Street in the heart of the Northern Quarter – good news for everyone who called for a high-quality retail offering to stay in this part of town.

This is HIP’s first shop outside of Leeds and promises a roster of sought-after and exclusive products, ranging from clothing and footwear to accessories.

Inside HIP in the Northern Quarter. Credit: Supplied
Inside HIP in the Northern Quarter. Credit: Supplied
Inside HIP in the Northern Quarter. Credit: Supplied
Inside HIP in the Northern Quarter. Credit: Supplied

It spans 1405sq ft, in the beautiful brick corner unit that was home to Oi Polloi for more than two decades.

HIP promises to cater to discerning shoppers who appreciate good design and high quality.

As well as the items up for sale, HIP will also offer in-store experiences and in-depth product knowledge from specialists in the streetwear industry.

And customers will be able to order from their extensive stock and collect in store for just £1.

HIP officially opened its doors in the Northern Quarter on Friday 2 June.

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You can get half-price fish and chips for just £3.49 at all Morrisons cafes today

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Morrisons is giving hungry customers the chance to tuck into a hearty helping of fish and chips at half the price for just one day only today.

And it’s all to suitably celebrate National Fish and Chip Day.

A popular annual event in the British foodie calendar, National Fish and Chip Day falls on Friday 2 June this year, and to mark the special occasion, Morrisons has slashed the price of its usual chippy offering at hundreds of its in-store cafes nationwide.

The major supermarket has more than 400 cafes inside stores right across the UK, and the half-price food offer is believed to be available at all of them.

You can get half-price fish and chips for just £3.49 at all Morrisons cafes today / Credit: Morrisons

Adults can enjoy Fish, Chips and Peas for just £3.49, while the children‘s Mini Fish, Chips and Peas meal has also been reduced to £2.74.

Not a bad bargain at all, right?

The only catch is though, you’ll need to be signed-up to the supermarket‘s loyalty scheme and scan your Morrisons More card at the cafe checkout if you want to claim the half price offer.

There’s more than 400 in-store cafes at Morrisons stores across the UK / Credit: Ian Stratton (via Morrisons)

Morrisons’ half-price fish and chips offer also comes after it relaunched its popular ‘Ask for Henry’ initiative towards the end of April after a successful run when it was first introduced amid the rising cost of living crisis in 2022.

‘Ask for Henry’ saw the retailer team up with Heinz for scheme that’s aimed at helping those struggling with their finances get themselves a free hot meal.

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Morrisons’ kids meal deal is also running at all cafes this May half term too.

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