Any skincare enthusiast knows that nowhere makes products quite K-Beauty brands – and now Pureseoul is set to open its first Manchester store.
The viral favourite is set to move into the Manchester Arndale later this month, with shelves packed with Korean skincare and beauty products.
When Pureseoul opened stores elsewhere in the UK, hundreds of fans queued up to get inside from as early as 5am.
That’s partly because of their incredible opening day goodie bags, with the first 200 in the queue in Manchester set to receive more than £300 worth of the store’s most-loved products.
Korean beauty and skincare has been a favourite among beauty gurus for years, but we usually have to buy these cult products online. Now shoppers will be able to browse in person.
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Pureseoul is the UK’s leading K-Beauty retailer with shops already open in London, Birmingham, Brighton and Oxford.
Their Manchester store will be their first foray up north, promising to fill the 1,500 sq ft Arndale unit with more than 1,000 iconic Korean beauty and skincare products, plus the latest K-Beauty trends and must-haves.
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There’ll be Pureseoul-exclusive brands like Torriden, Rom&nd, Beplain, and AOU just to name a few, in addition to innovative beauty tools.
Shoppers can also enjoy in-store demonstrations and personalised product recommendations from staff.
Gracie Tullio, co-founder and creative director, said: “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our largest store so far, located in the heart of Manchester!
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“After working closely with the Arndale team for over a year to find the perfect location, we are excited to welcome more than 2,000 fans on our opening day to join in the celebrations.
“Our Manchester customers have shown incredible support on our social media, making it the most requested city for our next store. We are honoured to create this new space for a community that truly loves Korean Beauty.”
Felicity Loftus, marketing team lead, added: “We’re thrilled to finally bring the IRL K-Beauty experience to the North!
“After the major success of our recent openings, we’re excited to bring back our viral K-Beauty goodie bag for the first 200 in line alongside over 5000 additional goodies for everyone attending on opening day. We can’t wait to welcome and celebrate with our Northern community!”
Pureseoul will open on the first floor of the Manchester Arndale, near River Island and Next, on Wednesday 27 November at 11am.
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Goodie bags worth more than £300 will be given out to the first 200 people in the queue.
Family-run Greater Manchester business calls out customers for punching cakes
Thomas Melia
A well-known independent Greater Manchester business has taken to social media to call out customers who were caught on CCTV punching their cakes.
Known for everything from cakes and pastries to hot baked goods and custom chocolate designs, Slattery’s in Whitefield has been serving up their gorgeous cake and chocolate creations for over 50 years, all while keeping the business family-run.
Unfortunately, the reason they’re receiving lots of attention at the minute is due to two customers resorting to violence on their pre-packaged sweet-treat products.
The social media account for this Greater Manchester chocolatier has uploaded two images which show the outcome of the fatal blows which struck two of their Victoria Sponge cakes.
Although this punch may have cost them the price of two of their delicious traybakes, later on in the post, Slattery’s issues a big thanks to “All the wonderful families who’ve visited so far this summer.”
“We know cake can be exciting, but a gentle reminder that little bakers should remain under adult supervision at all times – Thank you.”
This third-generation family-run “chocolate wonderland” has brought a smile to many locals’ and tourists’ faces alike with their wide variety of unique-shaped chocolate bars, lollies, grab bags and more.
All throughout 2021, Slattery’s were serving up their moreish Slattery’s Chocolate Lockdown Platters consisting of shortbread, brownies, fudge, pretzels, marshmallows and Oreos, helping Mancs continue to get our sugary fix even during one of the country’s toughest times.
Just look at them – they do the lord’s work:
Slattery’s chocolate shop and bakery has called out customers on social media for punching their pre-packaged cakes / Credit: The Manc Group
As well as attracting visitors with its grand three-storey bakery and chocolate shop, Slattery’s also has its very own restaurant, Mason’s Dining Room, where people flock to attempt the ‘Chocolate Challenge’.
To win, two chocoholics must team up to finish an American-style chocolate fudge cake with chocolate ice cream, a portion of fresh cream and two chocolate pots filled with liquid chocolate sauce – oh and two delicious hot chocolate drinks too.
Any sweet tooth successor will bag themselves one of Slattery’s chocolate medals and a box of handmade chocolates too – in case you needed chocolate anymore.
Lastly, anyone after supporting this Greater Manchester sweet-treat provider can find the chocolatier and cake makers on 197 Bury New Road in Whitefield or via Slattery’s official website HERE.
Featured Images – The Manc Group/Slattery’s (via Instagram)
Shopping
The old cotton mill in Stockport that’s home to the largest vintage lifestyle centre in the North West
Lydia Mastrolonardo
Who would’ve known the largest vintage lifestyle centre in the North West, is tucked away here in Stockport?
Nestled inside a former Edwardian red-brick cotton spinning mill is where you can find The Vintage Emporium, supplying a unique shopping experience that is sure to fulfil all of your antique desires.
Pear New Mill is a Grade II listed building, set on the northern bank of the River Goyt in Bredbury, which is now home to a range of different businesses from an Adidas outlet store, to a climbing wall and of course The Vintage Emporium.
The Vintage Emporium hosts a maze of over 65 independent traders, selling everything from vintage clothes, furniture, jewellery, kitchenware, retro vinyl, and antiques, mostly from the 19th and 20th centuries.
Every section has something different to quench all of your vintage needs, with lots of quirky items including a huge Flake 99 statue, Japanese parasols and taxidermy – perfect interior decor for your new home if you ask me.
Not to mention it has the sweetest on-site tea room equipped with antique furniture, ornate teacups and crockery, serving up some delicious toasties and sweet treats to pair with your brew. Name a better way to spend your Saturday? I’ll wait.
Pear Mill is located just off of the M60, with free parking and it is in relatively close proximity to Stockport Train station making it easily accessible from across Greater Manchester and a great addition to your next trip to Stockport.
Vintage finds at Pear Mill, StockportVinyls are for sale here tooAnother corner at The Vintage Emporium at Pear Mill, StockportVintage teddy bearsA corner of vintage fashionJust one of many corners filled with treasuresLeather jackets and other fashion piecesThe Vintage Tea RoomPear Mill in Stockport is home to The Vintage EmporiumThe Vintage Emporium at Pear Mill in StockportAn adorable find
It’s open seven days a week, with the cafe open until 3pm everyday except Wednesdays. Oh, and nobody has to miss out as four-legged friends are welcome to have a browse too.
Go on grab your mates and enjoy a wholesome morning soaking up all of the history or take your nan for a little trip down memory lane.
Daisy Jackson -
13th November 2024 
