Go Outdoors pitches up at Manchester Arndale

Camping retailer Go Outdoors is set to join Manchester Arndale after agreeing a deal to take a 21,565 sq ft unit.

Making its return to Manchester, the brand will offer equipment such as footwear, tents, and fishing gear across 12,000 sq ft of retail space.

The store will also provide specialist services including boot and rucksack fitting.

Go Outdoors adds to the existing array of retailers at Manchester Arndale, including recent additions such as Castore, Trailberg, Nike, and Represent – which made its UK debut in the last few weeks.

Scott Linard, portfolio manager for M&G Real Estate, said: “Go Outdoors is an exciting brand and a big name in the outdoor clothing and equipment world, so we are thrilled to welcome them to Manchester Arndale. We strive to offer a diverse range of apparel and clothing for our shoppers which we have demonstrated this year by adding a vibrant array of retailers.”

Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, added: “Having a strong mix of brands is crucial to our mission of maintaining our status as the North West’s leading retail destination. Our strong mix of retailers helps to attract both high footfall and spend from shoppers across the region. Go Outdoors is an aspirational and established brand which will strengthen our reputation as the go-to shopping destination for the region.”

M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual act as joint asset managers of Manchester Arndale and New Cathedral Street, whilst Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are the centre’s retained letting agents, with Green & Partners retained as lease advisory agents.