Online sensation fashion brand Sisters and Seekers is opening a pop-up shop right here in Manchester city centre.
The self-proclaimed ‘cool girl’ label, famed for its sporty athleisure and everyday pieces, usually in soft neutral tones, will be inviting shoppers to browse the collections in person this weekend.
The exclusive pop-up shop is set to open in the Manchester Arndale for one weekend only.
When the Sisters and Seekers brand hosted a similar pop-up in Liverpool earlier this year, the queues stretched into the thousands.
Basically, it’s a very popular brand.
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Inside the Sisters and Seekers Manchester shop, you’ll find the online retailer’s core collections, including their signature women’s and men’s sweat sets.
On sale will be special pieces only available at the pop-up shop, plus other treats, and a chance to win exclusive prizes.
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The pop-up comes in collaboration with their menswear brand Brother & Kin.
Viral ‘cool girl’ fashion brand Sisters and Seekers to open exclusive pop-up shop in Manchester
Sisters and Seekers said: “We’re so excited to bring our Seekers Store experience to Manchester. This pop-up celebrates our brand and community, and we can’t wait to connect with everyone!
“Join us for a weekend filled with fun, creativity, and fantastic shopping opportunities. Don’t miss out!”
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The brand was founded by sisters Alice and Maisie Jones in 2017 in North Wales, and has rocketed in popularity online.
Sisters & Seekers is associated with many popular influencers and celebrities alike and is also available in select TOPSHOP stores across the UK, with the e-commerce site serving the sisterhood worldwide. The company has huge plans and ambition for growth which is driven by the ever-growing support and hunger for Sisters & Seekers from you, our customer. Watch this space.
The Sisters and Seekers Manchester pop-up shop will be open from 10am to 7pm on Saturday 19 October, and from 11.30am to 5.30pm on Sunday 20 October.
You’ll find it next to the Apple Store in Manchester Arndale.
Early bird tickets which guarantee entry are £5 and the price is redeemable against any in-store purchase.
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There’s also a general admission queue with free entry, which will be operated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Admission is not guaranteed without an Early Bird ticket.
Inside the Sisters and Seekers Manchester pop-up store
Jellycat launches new Manchester store, with exclusive characters
Daisy Jackson
Jellycat has launched a shiny new store, this time in Manchester city centre – and they brought exclusive new characters with them.
The beloved soft toy brand has unveiled its newest location within Selfridges on Exchange Square, filled with all the adorable plushie animals and objects you already know and love, plus some new friends that are exclusive to Manchester.
Making their debut in our city are Salty Steve and Vinny Vinegar, two adorable smiling condiment bottles, plus Clemont Lemon, a sunny yellow soft toy, and Charlie Chip in his flat cap.
As part of the iconic Fish & Chips range, Mancs will also be able to take home Lily Fish, Cosy Chips, and Dot and Peggy Mushy Peas.
The Jellycat Fish & Chips van became a social media sensation after launching in London.
Inside the adorable space are larger-than-life oversized Jellycat favourites including Amuseables Cosy Chips, and Chip Seagull, perfect for a photo opportunity.
Vinny VinegarClemont LemonCharlie ChipLily FishInside the new Jellycat storeEggetha Egg & Lance Soldier
Jane Sharrocks, Store Director at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square said: “We’re thrilled to welcome the Jellycat General Store to Selfridges Exchange Square.
“We know our customers are huge Jellycat fans so we can’t wait to bring this iconic destination to our store.
“This launch means that our customers can purchase the characters from the exclusive Fish & Chips collection for the first time outside of Selfridges London which is so exciting.
“With so many Jellycat favourites, it’s going to be hard to choose which ones to take home!”
The new Jellycat store is open today – Monday 17 February – at Selfridges Manchester Exchange Square.
Sephora’s arrival in Manchester last year triggered huge queues of shoppers eager to browse the retailer’s collection of exclusive, viral and classic beauty products.
This will be the 10th UK store for the brand, with more to come in Sheffield and Liverpool in 2025.
Inside Sephora, shoppers are able to browse in-person for brands that are often hard to come by in the UK, including exclusive-to-Sephora brands like Makeup by Mario, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, and Topicals, plus Glossier and Selena Gomez’s Rare beauty.
The store is also famed for its huge selection of ‘minis’, allowing beauty enthusiasts to try out the hottest products on the market for less.
Sephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc GroupSephora has announced a second store in the Manchester Arndale. Credit: The Manc Group
There’ll be a Beauty Hub in store, offering full glam, facials, hair styling, and brows by Benefit Cosmetics.
Sarah Boyd, Managing Director, Sephora UK, said: “Manchester showed us phenomenal support when we opened our first store in the region, which blew away all our expectations.
“We are thrilled bringing a second beauty playground to our customers in this vibrant and culturally rich city, allowing us to reach even more shoppers with a city centre location at Arndale.
“We already know there is strong appetite from beauty enthusiasts in Manchester as we saw over 2000 eager customers queue on our opening day last year, and we look forward to recreating the same energy at Arndale and to continue providing an unparalleled beauty experience like no other.”
Daisy Jackson -
18th October 2024 
