Some of Greater Manchester’s most iconic locations are set to be featured as part of a new “milestone” M&S campaign.
Mancs will soon be able to spot our city taking centre stage in a new TV advert.
This is because M&S has launched its brand-new autumn menswear campaign today, and well-known sites such as the iconic exterior of Salford Lads’ Club, the industrial arches of Castlefield, and plenty of other familiar haunts, form what is a pretty integral part of the marketing of it all.
Titled ‘Anything but Ordinary’, this is M&S’s first standalone menswear campaign since all the way back in 2015 – which is why the retailer is calling it a “significant milestone”.
As M&S puts it, the new campaign has been “captured against the vibrant city of Manchester”.
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Iconic Manchester locations take centre stage in new M&S fashion campaign / Credit: M&S
As well as the Greater Manchester streets featuring front and centre in all the new promotional material, including editorial imagery, influencer partnerships, coordinated website and social media channel takeovers, and more, the new video advert for the campaign is also soundtracked by one of the city’s most famous bands.
New Order’s 1981′ B-side track, ‘Ceremony’, can be heard blasting out as the models in the commercial make their way around Manchester.
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M&S says the new campaign has been launched as it continues on with its “style perception journey”, and the company hopes it will inspire customers with outfitting ideas and different ways to wear key pieces throughout the season.
According to the retailer, the new clothing collection apparently focuses on what are “easy-to-style” and “versatile” wardrobe staples, as well as “elevated” outerwear and “tonal dressing” too, that’s all underpinned by the “quality and innovation” that M&S is known and loved for.
M&S’s Clothing & Home Marketing Director, Anna Braithwaite, said the marketing team’s main goal with the campaign was to create something “visually arresting”, which is why Greater Manchester was chosen as the backdrop.
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Speaking as the campaign launched this week, Anna explained: To reach new, lapsed, and younger audiences, we knew we had to create something that would challenge the existing male perception of M&S and take it to where we know our audience is consuming content and most engaged.
“As a result, we have a campaign that’s bold, disruptive, and embodies the attitude and style of today’s menswear customer.”
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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 -
13th October 2023 
