The doors to Greater Manchester’s massive pop-up charity ‘department store’ are closing this week, and it’s launched an UNMISSABLE sale to celebrate.
In case you missed it, Charity Super.Mkt opened inside The Lowry Outlet shopping centre down at Quayside MediaCity back in November of last year, and during its extended 12-week run, it’s proved to be a huge success – having sold more than 8,000 items to the value of more than £64,000 over the last couple of months.
Over two tonnes of clothing has also been saved from landfill since the pop-up opened in Salford, as has more than 20,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions – which is apparently equivalent to travelling over 79,000 miles by car, 3.2 times around the world, or saving enough water to fill an Olympic-sized swimming pool.
And so, in a bid to celebrate its success and to suitably “go out with a bang”, everything in the shop has been reduced for the final week of opening.
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This means that, from now up until this Sunday (28 January), savvy shoppers have one last chance to bag themselves the bargain of the month, as the prices of all items have been slashed to just £3 each.
Some of the top picks you can get your hands on for only £3 this week include band tees, forgotten football tops, and all sorts of denim, as well a range of sports gear and players shirts recently-donated by Super League rugby club, Salford Red Devils.
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Greater Manchester’s massive pop-up charity shop is closing its doors this week / Credit: Supplied
All proceeds from sales made this week will be donated to the charities involved with Charity Super.Mkt – including St Vincent de Paul, Traid, and All Aboard.
“The success of Charity Super.Mkt has shown that there has been a real shift in consumer shopping habits,” commented Wayne Hemingway MBE, who is the co-founder of Charity Super.Mkt, as the £3 sale was announced.
“People making a concerted effort to shop more sustainably and with purpose, and Charity Super.Mkt facilitates that and more, allowing people to shop at reasonable prices while helping a good cause too.”
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The prices of all items have been slashed to £3 each for the final week / Credit: Supplied
Mr Hemingway has insisted this “isn’t the end” of Charity Super.Mkt at MediaCity.
He continued: “We’re looking forward to returning this summer during We Invented the Weekend festival, and continuing to foster the sense of community support and charity that the North of England does so well.
“We’ve really showcased that fashion can be fun, affordable and fair to all.”
Fancy a £3 bargain then? Charity Super.Mkt is open until this Sunday (28 January), before returning to Quayside MediaCity for the We Invented the Weekend festival on the 15 and 16 June.
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M&S launches massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available
Emily Sergeant
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive across Greater Manchester.
With the festive season fast approaching, and most British stores having already unveiled their Christmas ranges for 2026, one of the country’s largest brands has launched a massive UK-wide seasonal recruitment drives to gear up for what is always one of the busiest times of the year for the retail industry.
M&S has announced it will recruit more than 300 new colleagues to support its store teams across Greater Manchester this festive season.
As mentioned Christmas is one of the busiest moments of the year for M&S, and seasonal colleagues play a ‘vital’ part in delivering that.
New recruits will be tasked with helping M&S deliver a ‘brilliant’ service for customers.
Stores with vacancies span the whole of Greater Manchester – including Altrincham, Bolton Middlebrook, Bury The Rock, Manchester Market Street, Prestwich, Sale, Stockport, Stretford, Trafford Centre, and Walkden.
M&S has launched a massive recruitment drive in Greater Manchester with hundreds of jobs available / Credit: M&S Manchester | Supplied
M&S says the roles are ‘fast-moving and hands-on’, with colleagues required to work together to make sure customers still get the very best of M&S, even at its busiest.
The roles will pay £13.41 per hour, with successful applicants receiving the training, tools and support needed to get up to speed quickly.
“We can’t wait to welcome over 300 new colleagues to our store teams here in Greater Manchester,” commented Zeba Khan, who is the Regional Manager at M&S.
“As we get ready for our busiest time of year, it’s a great opportunity to join us and help bring a magical M&S Christmas to our customers.
“We have a range of opportunities available, whether joining our city centre flagship or our fresh market-style foodhalls. We’re looking for colleagues who are passionate about delivering great customer service and being part of a team.”
Fancy it then? Applications are now open, and you can find out more and apply on the M&S Christmas careers page here.
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Trafford Centre begins months-long refurb of its iconic The Orient foodhall
Emily Sergeant
A new era for The Orient is on the horizon, as the Trafford Centre has begun its months-long refresh of its iconic foodhall.
Forming part of its ongoing commitment to ‘enhancing the visitor experience’, the Trafford Centre is investing in a major refresh of seating and customer facilities within The Orient – creating a more vibrant and welcoming environment for guests to eat, meet and relax.
Works are now underway and will be delivered in phases over the coming months.
Improvements are being carried out in phases to minimise disruption to shoppers, while creating a more comfortable and contemporary dining environment at the same time.
The refreshed area will increase seating capacity by more than 60%, introducing a range of new seating styles in the process – including banquettes, family-friendly tables, accessible seating for guests with mobility requirements, and dedicated areas equipped with phone and laptop charging facilities.
The Trafford Centre begins months-long refurb of its iconic The Orient foodhall / Credit: The Manc Group
Inspired by The Orient’s longstanding maritime heritage, the design takes cues from a contemporary cruise liner, and the space will also feature upgraded furniture and enhanced lighting, alongside flexible areas designed to encourage visitors to spend more time in there.
There’ll also be modern furnishings and a ‘refreshed’ colour palette to create a brighter and welcoming environment.
“The Orient is one of the most popular destinations within Trafford Centre, welcoming millions of visitors each year,” a Trafford Centre spokesperson said on the refurb.
“This investment reflects our commitment to continually improving the experience for our guests, creating a more modern, comfortable and social environment where visitors can meet, dine and spend time together.
“The improvements will not only significantly increase seating capacity but also deliver a much more flexible and accessible space for all visitors to enjoy.”
Emily Sergeant -
22nd January 2024 
