GARAGE picks Manchester Arndale for debut North West location

Montreal-based lifestyle brand GARAGE is set to open one of its first UK stores outside of London at Manchester Arndale.

The retailer, which operates 231 stores across North America, will be opening its debut location in the North West at the shopping centre, following openings on London’s Oxford Street and at Bluewater, Kent.

GARAGE will look to appeal to a strong concentration of Gen Z customers at Manchester Arndale, which benefits from an annual footfall of over 40 million and a local student population that exceeds 100,000.

Scott Linard, portfolio manager for M&G Real Estate, said: “We are delighted that GARAGE has selected Manchester Arndale for one of its first North West locations. Following recent openings, this addition further enhances our retail offer and complements our existing tenant mix. Our strategy remains focused on curating a strong lineup of best-in-class brands to meet the evolving demands of visitors from Manchester and beyond.”

Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, said: “Bringing GARAGE to Manchester Arndale is a fantastic addition to our growing fashion line-up. The brand has built a strong reputation internationally, and we’re proud to be the destination chosen for its first store in the North West.”

Romina Kolodziejska, vice president of global real estate and store development at GARAGE , said: “Manchester is a key market for us as we continue to expand our footprint in the UK. Opening our first store at Manchester Arndale allows us to establish GARAGE in one of the country’s most prominent retail destinations. This milestone reflects our broader growth strategy and commitment to delivering a strong, consistent brand experience. We’re excited to bring GARAGE to Manchester and to build meaningful connections with customers in the region.”

Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are Manchester Arndale’s retained letting agents.