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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Inside H&M’s Market Street store in Manchester after its refurbH&M Market Street has new self checkoutsThe changing rooms at H&M Market Street in ManchesterH&M Market Street is virtually unrecognisable
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.
Brand new market to ‘bring a new lease of life to Chinatown’ in Manchester
Daisy Jackson
A brand new market is set to launch in Manchester this weekend, promising to inject life into the city centre’s Chinatown district.
The Market’s Dragon Market will be taking over the Faulkner Street car park with a range of street food traders, plus loads of local artists and makers.
The market has been created in partnership with Manchester City Council to ‘bring a new lease of life to Chinatown‘.
The mastermind behind Dragon Market is April Kennedy, founder of Vanoffee (and creator of those viral coffee-filled doughnuts), who says it will remind people that ‘Chinatown isn’t to be forgotten about’.
It’s hoped that the project will rejuvenate the area and increase footfall, with an attractive line-up of food and drink stalls as well as other local businesses.
Already lined up for the launch event this weekend will be Birchwood Pizza, Vanoffee, Sunrise Patisserie (with mountains of pastel de natas), The Vakery vegan bakes, and a street food stall specialising in Thai food.
There’ll also be local brands like Wreaths by Florals by Ayla, Erica Pham Art, Double T’s Rum, MellowApricotStudio, and loads more.
There’ll even be a mobile barbershop on site thanks to JiGGi.
A new market is launching in Chinatown in Manchester this weekA new market is launching in Chinatown in Manchester this week. Credit: Supplied
And the Dragon Market will be fully licensed, with boozy hot chocolates and mulled wines aplenty.
Announcing the news, they wrote: “We’re bringing a new lease of life to Chinatown with the Dragon Market! Get ready for exclusive traders serving up delicious food ranging from wood-fired pizzas to Thai, with plenty more to get your taste buds going.
“The Dragon Market also features local artists, candlemakers, brewers, distillers, barbers and baristas!
“Set up by April Kennedy, founder of Vanoffee and Manchester City Council, this market is here to remind you Chinatown isn’t to be forgotten about.”
Tesco has slashed the price of one-litre bottles of Baileys by more than 50%
Emily Sergeant
Tesco has slashed the price of one-litre bottles of Baileys by more than 50%, and they’re now available to get your hands on for a limited time only.
With December officially here, and the festive season nearing closer by the day, most UK supermarkets are rolling out deals left, right, and centre to help shoppers save a few pennies during ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ as the cost of living crisis continues – and it seems like Tesco is absolutely no different.
That’s because the retailer has decided to knock a whopping £12 off the regular price of one-litre bottles of one of the best-loved Christmas tipples.
Fans of the classic Irish cream liqueur drink will probably want to run not walk to their nearest Tesco to stock up on Baileys ready for the big day to arrive, as big bottles of the festive favourite have been reduced from £22 right down to just £10, and are now available to fill your basket with.
Tesco has slashed the price of one-litre bottles of Baileys by more than 50% / Credit: The Manc Group
But… there’s a bit of a catch (isn’t there always?)
Not only is the over half-price offer only available for a very limited time, and due to expire at the end of next week, but shoppers will only be able to buy the one-litre bottles at the impressive £10 price if they’re Tesco Clubcard customers.
You were probably expecting that’d be the case, right? The supermarket – which is well-known for the savings it offers via is loyalty card scheme all year round – is giving Clubcard users up until Monday 11 December to nip to their nearest branch or head online to the Tesco website and buy as many bottles of Bailey’s as they fancy.
Fans of the classic Irish cream liqueur drink can stock up now / Credit: Tesco PLC
As part of the supermarket’s commitment to “keep prices low” until the end of the year, stuffing, roast potatoes, cranberry sauce, and even tin foil have all seen their prices slashed as the retailer aims to help those struggling to cover costs.
Daisy Jackson -
17th November 2023 
