M&G Real Estate and intu have confirmed that Victoria’s Secret will open a new 9,760 sq ft store in Manchester Arndale in early 2018 - the brand’s eighth UK store outside London.

Continuing a Premium Theme

Following recent news of Paul Smith signing for the partnership’s nearby New Cathedral Street boutique destination, this latest letting continues the premium theme.

It will provide space for sister brands, Victoria’s Secret and Victoria’s Secret PINK to trade side-by-side in 5,906 sq ft and 3,854 sq ft respectively.

Victoria’s Secret will feature a full range of the brand’s iconic lingerie collections, as well as Victoria’s Secret PINK, the lifestyle brand celebrating college women and campus life.

Offering a wide range of products for the 4.2m catchment that Manchester Arndale serves, the shop will complement the centre’s already extensive fashion line-up, which includes the likes of Superdry, Zara, Next, Hollister and Urban Outfitters.

Prominent Hotspot

Colin Flinn, Regional Managing Director at intu comments on behalf of the joint venture:

“Welcoming such a sought after international name such as Victoria’s Secret to Manchester Arndale is hugely positive.

“As retailers continue to assess their portfolios to ensure they are in the most prominent shopping hotspots, Victoria’s Secret, as with Paul Smith, put Manchester city centre firmly on its list.”

Halle Place

M&G Real Estate and intu are also expanding the restaurant and café offer for the city, having recently announced an investment of £11m in the redevelopment of Halle Square, which will become Halle Place, a new contemporary casual dining destination at the heart of the centre.

The retained agents acting for intu and M&G Real Estate at Manchester Arndale and on the New Cathedral Street parade are JLL and Metis Real Estate Advisors and CBRE advised Victoria’s Secret.