Manchester Arndale has announced that B&M has become the latest retail brand to call the centre home.
B&M’s Manchester Arndale store – due to open later this year – will be located in the former Wilko unit. As one of the UK’s leading discount retailers, B&M caters to budget-conscious shoppers seeking value for money.
The arrival of B&M follows a surge of leasing activity at Manchester Arndale over the last few months, including retail lettings to Space NK, Dune, Moss, The North Face and Sunglass Hut.
Steve Gray, head of European retail asset management at Global Mutual, said: “We’re delighted to welcome such a strong household name like B&M to Manchester Arndale. We place great importance in having a truly mixed offer and its fantastic to be able to bring in a retailer that offers a wide array of products at accessible prices. From high-end fashion brands to discount retailers, its clear operators across the board have long-term confidence in the centre as Manchester Arndale continues to cement its reputation as the North West’s leading retail destination with a varied line up of exciting retail, F&B and leisure.”
M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual act as joint asset managers of Manchester Arndale while Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are the centre’s retained letting agents, with Green & Partners retained lease advisory agents.
