Montreal-born brand GARAGE to continue UK expansion with Trafford Centre launch

Montreal-born fashion and lifestyle brand GARAGE is set to continue its UK expansion with the opening of a new store at Manchester’s Trafford Centre.

The new Trafford Centre store will offer a spacious environment that has been designed to showcase the brand’s full range of clothing.

The signing follows the openings of GARAGE’s debut UK stores, located at Bluewater Shopping Centre and on Oxford Street. The brand, which operates 231 stores across North America, also recently signed for its first store in the city at Manchester Arndale.

The fashion category has continued to be a standout growth driver at Trafford Centre, with over 50% of total sales growth in 2025 generated by fashion, sportswear and footwear, with those categories up +14% year-on-year.

Kate Pearson, director of portfolio leasing at Pradera, Trafford Centre’s asset manager, said: “We are delighted to welcome GARAGE to Trafford Centre, with the store set to open in fall 2026. We have worked closely with the brand over the past 18 months to secure the right opportunity on Lower Peel Avenue, following recent openings of Hollister, Stradivarius and Pureseoul. Our global fashion houses continue to go from strength to strength, and GARAGE further cements Trafford’s position as the retail powerhouse of the North West.”

Romina Kolodziejska, vice president, global real estate and store development at GARAGE, added: “Our decision to expand into the Trafford Centre in 2026 reflects the continued strength of prime regional retail destinations. With its exceptional footfall, affluent catchment and proven trading performance, the centre offers an ideal platform to showcase our brand in a high-impact retail environment. This investment underlines our confidence in brick-and-mortar retail and our strategy to secure best-in-class locations that drive both customer experience and long-term growth.”