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Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation to open in Manchester city centre

It's the brand's first UK store outside London.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 10th August 2026

Cult US sustainable clothing brand Reformation is set to open its doors in Manchester very soon.

Since it was first founded in Los Angeles all the way back in 2009, Reformation has gone on to become one of the largest sustainable womenswear brands on the planet, and is now known and loved for making beautiful, timeless apparel and accessories that aim to ‘inspire confidence’ across life stages and occasions.

Operating on a business model that pairs a smart approach to merchandising with a responsive supply chain, Reformation now operates more than 70 retail stores across the US, UK, Canada, and France.

At the heart of the Reformation story is a genuine commitment to ‘doing things differently’.

Since day one, sustainability has been woven into everything the brand makes – from the eco-certified fabrics and responsible factories, to its famously transparent sustainability reports.

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Currently, Reformation has five UK stores to its name – but, it may come as no surprise to fans of the brand that they’re all in London.

That’s why the news of this new Manchester opening is such a big deal.

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Set to be the label’s first UK store outside of the capital, Reformation has secured a prime spot on King Street in the heart of the city centre, and although there’s no confirmed opening date as of yet, if the shop windows saying ‘Summer 2026’ are anything to go by, we can only imagine it’ll be very soon.

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“For Manchester, it’s a landmark moment, and for King Street, it’s the latest signal that this is one of the UK’s most exciting retail destinations,” a spokesperson for King Street said in a statement.

Stay tuned for details on opening dates to be announced in due course.

Featured Image – The Manc Group

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Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis

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A series of ‘everyday fixes’ to help combat the rising cost of living crisis are soon to be rolled out nationwide.

Kicking off with two measures today, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that he plans to ban retailers from making ‘misleading’ claims to customers about discounts. 

The Government says shoppers have ‘increasingly complained’ about outlets artificially inflating prices to give a false sense of value, such as increasing prices only to then immediately advertise ‘discounts’ to make savings look larger than they really are, which goes on to create an uneven playing field for honest competitors.

The Prime Minister also wants to see an end to so-called ‘subscription traps’, where people find it hard to cancel their subscriptions, and contracts are automatically renewed at a higher cost.

Set to come into force in January 2027 and saving people an average of £14 a month for every unwanted subscription, the changes will mean businesses will need to provide clearer up-front information, regular reminders. and a ‘much easier’ exit to contracts.

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Andy Burnham to begin rolling out new ‘everyday fixes’ for Brits amid cost of living crisis / Credit: gov.uk | Piotr Cichosz (via Unsplash)

A new 14-day cooling-off period will also be introduced to let consumers cancel after a trial or long-term contract renews.

Certain charitable memberships, like the ones for cultural and heritage organisations for example, will be excluded from the new subscription rules due to the fact they have a unique role in preserving the nation’s history, landscapes, and cultural collections.

The Prime Minister says he is ‘determined’ to use every chance he gets to restore fairness and take pressure off people.

“I know people are sick and tired of rip-off discounts and subscription traps,” Andy Burnham said. “Westminster has got used to telling people that everyday hassles like this are just part of life, but I don’t think that’s right, especially when the cost of living continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives.”

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He concluded: “These are just two of the everyday fixes we’re going to be rolling out.

“We want to put more money in people’s pockets and give people hope that politics really can work for them and their everyday lives.”

Featured Image – Piotr Cichosz (via Unsplash)

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Family-run Greater Manchester business calls out customers for punching cakes

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A well-known independent Greater Manchester business has taken to social media to call out customers who were caught on CCTV punching their cakes.

Known for everything from cakes and pastries to hot baked goods and custom chocolate designs, Slattery’s in Whitefield has been serving up their gorgeous cake and chocolate creations for over 50 years, all while keeping the business family-run.

Unfortunately, the reason they’re receiving lots of attention at the minute is due to two customers resorting to violence on their pre-packaged sweet-treat products.

The social media account for this Greater Manchester chocolatier has uploaded two images which show the outcome of the fatal blows which struck two of their Victoria Sponge cakes.

Although this punch may have cost them the price of two of their delicious traybakes, later on in the post, Slattery’s issues a big thanks to “All the wonderful families who’ve visited so far this summer.”

“We know cake can be exciting, but a gentle reminder that little bakers should remain under adult supervision at all times – Thank you.”

This third-generation family-run “chocolate wonderland” has brought a smile to many locals’ and tourists’ faces alike with their wide variety of unique-shaped chocolate bars, lollies, grab bags and more.

All throughout 2021, Slattery’s were serving up their moreish Slattery’s Chocolate Lockdown Platters consisting of shortbread, brownies, fudge, pretzels, marshmallows and Oreos, helping Mancs continue to get our sugary fix even during one of the country’s toughest times.

Just look at them – they do the lord’s work:

Slattery's in Whitefield, is a family-run chocolate and bakery business in Greater Manchester
Slattery's in Whitefield, is a family-run chocolate and bakery business in Greater Manchester
Slattery’s chocolate shop and bakery has called out customers on social media for punching their pre-packaged cakes / Credit: The Manc Group

As well as attracting visitors with its grand three-storey bakery and chocolate shop, Slattery’s also has its very own restaurant, Mason’s Dining Room, where people flock to attempt the ‘Chocolate Challenge’.

To win, two chocoholics must team up to finish an American-style chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of fresh cream and two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce – oh and two delicious hot chocolate drinks too. 

Any sweet tooth successor will bag themselves one of Slattery’s chocolate medals and a box of handmade chocolates too – in case you needed chocolate anymore. 

Lastly, anyone after supporting this Greater Manchester sweet-treat provider can find the chocolatier and cake makers on 197 Bury New Road in Whitefield or via Slattery’s official website HERE.

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Featured Images – The Manc Group/Slattery’s (via Instagram)

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