H&M is finally ready to reopen its huge Market Street store in Manchester city centre – nature is healing.
The massive two-storey shop has been undergoing a major refurbishment and now includes the hotly-anticipated H&M Home section.
The Manc had a sneak peek ahead of the shop’s official launch on 17 November, finding a bright new space that’s awash with white fixtures and lush plants.
H&M’s Manchester store has had its layout updated, creating space for an H&M Hub click and collect lockers, self check-outs, a large beauty space, and – of course – H&M Home.
The Swedish retailer branched out into homeware several years ago, adding everything from plant pots and bedding to its huge collections of clothing and fashion accessories.
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For a while it was only available to shop online, but when the Trafford Centre site relaunched they carved out a section dedicated to its Home range.
H&M closed most of its Market Street shop earlier this year to carry out the refit, creating a small temporary retail space in the front of the shop.
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But now the hoardings are down and the space is fully open in all its glowy, beautifully-designed glory for a luxury shopping experience.
Henrik Nordvall, UK CEO at H&M, said: “We are delighted to further enhance our H&M offering in Manchester at our newly refurbished Market Street store.
“Along with the latest womenswear, menswear and kidswear, H&M HOME will also be on offer in-store, with our Manchester customers now able to enjoy curated collections of contemporary décor and home accessories alongside our fashion collections and styles.”
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The new Manchester H&M includes an H&M HomeThe new Manchester H&M includes an H&M Home
H&M Manchester will reopen on Market Street from 10am on 17 November.
The first 100 customers in the queue will be offered a complimentary gift-with-purchase, and visitors can experience exclusive launch day in-store activations.
On 17 November only, H&M Members will get 20% off their purchase in-store.
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”.
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.