LOOKFANTASTIC is opening a new pop-up shop at the Trafford Centre this week, and shoppers can get up to 25% off their favourite brands.
For just three days only, the online beauty retailer – which was founded in 1996, and offers over 850 premium brands – is bringing its Summer Beauty Destination pop-up to the UK’s third largest shopping centre.
The pop-up shop will give shoppers the chance sample some of it best-selling summer products through a custom-made and built-in conveyer belt that’s set to be bursting with haircare, skincare, body care, sun care, and makeup.
Shoppers will be able to try out a range of top brands such as Drunk Elephant, Tan-Luxe, ICONIC London, Sol de Janeiro, La Roche-Posay, Beauty Works, Grow Gorgeous, Color Wow, Redken, Olaplex, Moroccanoil, NARS, Anastasia Beverly Hills, and so many more.
There’ll also be the chance to shop products from luxury Parisienne haircare brand, Christophe Robin, that you won’t be able to find anywhere else.
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Online beauty retailer LOOKFANTASTIC is opening a new pop-up shop at the Trafford Centre this week / Credit: LOOKFANTASTIC
“As the ultimate online beauty destination, we’re bringing the LOOKFANTASTIC experience to life at Trafford Centre,” said Keely Gough – General Manager at LOOKFANTASTIC.
“Being global players in the online beauty space for over 26 years and partnering with the world’s best beauty brands to serve millions of returning customers, providing an immersive shopping event is a fantastic opportunity for us to bring the LOOKFANTASTIC experience to life on the high street.
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“Our pop-up shop will provide a fun and engaging space for customers to experience and purchase a range of best-selling brands… [and there’s also be] special guests in attendance, as well as the hottest in-store discounts and product samples.”
Shoppers will be even be able to take home beauty freebies, and visit the selfie station for the chance to win a year’s supply of beauty products too.
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Shoppers can get exclusive offers and up to 25% off some of their favourite brands / Credit: Trafford Centre
The LOOKFANTASTIC in-house Pharmacist and beauty experts will be at the space to share expert advice, give out some product recommendations, tips, and tricks, and there’ll even live DJ entertainment from Hannah Lynch, Chaise Simon, and Shenice to put people in the holiday mode while they shop for summer essentials.
That’s not all either, as the first 100 customers to make a purchase at the LOOKFANTASTIC pop-up shop will also receive an exclusive LOOKFANTASTIC tote bag filled with a beauty box and branded merchandise – including summer holiday essentials such as a beach ball, fan, and a water bottle.
“We are excited to welcome LOOKFANTASTIC to Trafford Centre,” said Bruce Gardner – Director of Brand Experience at Trafford Centre.
“Featuring a unique blend of specialist face to face beauty advice, as well as an exciting conveyor belt display of products and instant win prizes, this activation is innovative and engaging for our customers.”
LOOKFANTASTIC’s Summer Beauty Destination will be at the Trafford Centre from Friday 15 – Sunday 17 July, and will be open from 11am – 8pm every day, except on Sunday when it closes at 5pm.
Smirnoff teams up with Co-op Live for new Summer Series
Danny Jones
Smirnoff, the world’s number-one vodka brand not to mention a leading force in wider music culture, has officially partnered with Co-op Live to mark the opening of the new state-of-the-art venue and its debut calendar.
The partnership will see the new ‘Co-op Live Summer Series presented by Smirnoff‘ run until 13 September 2024. As part of the collaboration, the vodka brand will surprise and delight guests visiting the venue with great-tasting drinks and the ultimate night out, with VIP packages and more.
Co-op Live has curated a stacked lineup of popular bands, singers and entertainers, including some of the biggest names in music, who are set to perform at Europe’s largest indoor entertainment venue.
Starting the Summer Series off with a bang presented by Smirnoff celebrations, the brand is offering friends a chance to win tickets to see their favourite stars perform live, hosted by celebrities including TV favourite Callum Jones, as well as social media and makeup virtuoso Mitchell Halliday.
Alongside their hosts, winners will enjoy access to the exclusive Decibel Club and enjoy the concert from a private suite hosted by Smirnoff, fully immersing themselves in the ultimate venue experience. Competition details (18+ only) can be found on Smirnoff’s Instagram page.
Attendees at the 23,500 capacity Co-op Live arena will have the opportunity to choose from a range of Smirnoff favourites, including Smirnoff Raspberry Crush, Smirnoff Mango and Passionfruit Twist, Smirnoff No.21 and more.
These drinks will be available to guests over 18 at bars and grab-and-go stations throughout the venue, including the Smirnoff Founders Bar. Guests can also try the newest addition to the range, Smirnoff Spicy Tamarind, at the bar located on the concourse – fingers crossed there’ll be plenty of sun too.
There is a unique must-try experience for all gig attendees: a 360-photo booth on Level 3, where guests can use fun props to snap the best and most high-end selfies they’ve ever taken, and have a chance to get their tickets upgraded that evening.
Operated by holding group Diaego, the aim of Smirnoff’s Co-op Live Summer Series is to reflect the vodka brand’s ongoing commitment to making music more accessible to everyone.
Smirnoff recently rolled out its ‘WE DO US’ campaign, activated through a series of initiatives that aim to reignite social connections and lower barriers to socialising.
Tyler Monk, Smirnoff Brand Manager at Diageo Great Britain, said: “Smirnoff is on a mission to make music more accessible and create unforgettable experiences that bring people together through live music. We’re proud to partner with Co-op Live and be part of Manchester’s vibrant music scene, offering great-tasting Smirnoff drinks, music, and unique experiences to a wider audience.”
Check the website for the full schedule of events at Co-op Live HERE.
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Printworks adds running track, Sir Mo Farah waxwork and more for Summer of Sport
Daisy Jackson
Manchester’s legendary entertainment complex, Printworks, has unveiled a packed programme of events to celebrate a Summer of Sport.
The popular city centre destination, which recently completed a staggering transformation including installing the biggest digital ceiling in Europe, has created a series of events celebrating the return of the Olympics.
Sir Mo Farah’s lifelike wax figure will be on display from Madame Tussauds in Blackpool, inviting visitors to do the Mobot and snap a selfie with the sporting great.
You’ll also be able to watch the Olympics opening ceremony live at Printworks, underneath that incredible ceiling and from the terraces of Tank & Paddle and Chiquito.
You can even play multi-player games on the big screen inside, hosted by a BBC Radio Manchester presenter.
It all kicks off this week with the Opening Ceremony Party on Friday, with free candy floss and Team GB face painting for the first 250 visitors.
Any children with Team GB face paint on will be able to get a free hot fudge sundae from Hard Rock Cafe with the purchase of a kids’ meal.
Other free events will include weekly gaming sessions, a basketball tournament, a kids’ archery class, and appearances from famous faces.
Printworks will even have a running track lined up all summer.
The digital ceiling will join in on the sporting action, dazzling visitors with animations of synchronised swimmers, athletes, cyclists and divers.
Throughout August, BBC Radio Manchester’s Remmel Dawodu will return to host free weekly interactive gaming sessions on the 1, 8 and 15 August.
You’ll also be able to witness an artist live at work, as they create a mural of an iconic sports person on 1 August.
Slam Dunk-a-Basketball will take place on the 8 August, with archery on 15 August.
The Printworks Opening Ceremony Party will take place between 3.30pm and 6pm on Friday 26 July.
Kristian Brennan, Marketing Manager at Printworks, said: “We are thrilled to offer a vibrant and engaging summer of sports for families at Printworks. Our diverse line-up of free events is designed to bring people together, celebrate athleticism and create unforgettable memories over the summer holidays.”
For more information on a Summer of Sport at Printworks, head here.