Canadian out of doors model Arc’teryx has signed for a brand new retailer on New Cathedral Road in Manchester, reverse the Arndale Centre and in shut proximity to Symbolize’s first UK flagship retailer which opened in October 2024.
Opening this summer season, it is going to be Arc’teryx’s fourth UK retailer and first outdoors of London the place it has places at 41-42 King Road in Covent Backyard – its largest retailer in Europe, 212 Picadilly and Battersea Energy Station.
Sven Radtke, Normal Supervisor, Arc’teryx EMEA, stated: “Manchester is a vibrant city hub that serves as a launchpad for out of doors fanatics. Its proximity to various pure landscapes makes it a gateway to the outside and a haven for mountaineering, climbing and different actions.
“Our objective is to assist our core communities get out, doing what they love, outfitted with essentially the most excessive efficiency gear to succeed in their objectives.”
Steve Grey, Head of European Retail Asset Administration at International Mutual (joint asset managers of New Cathedral Road) added: “Arc’teryx has grow to be a vastly fashionable model amongst youthful buyers, so we’re delighted it has chosen New Cathedral Road as its first UK retailer outdoors London.
“Its arrival highlights the continued demand we’re seeing from main manufacturers eager to increase out of London, with Manchester changing into the following step on their UK enlargement plans because of its rising inhabitants and robust client spend.”
The New Cathedral Road location will even place Arc’teryx alongside luxurious retailers comparable to Louis Vuitton, Selfridges, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren, Canada Goose and Harvey Nichols within the coronary heart of Manchester’s buying district.
Scott Linard, Portfolio Director for M&G Actual Property (additionally joint asset managers of New Cathedral Road), stated: “The arrival of Arc’teryx additional enhances New Cathedral Road’s popularity as the house of premium manufacturers in Manchester.
“Over the previous few years, we now have been proud to welcome rising manufacturers comparable to Symbolize, and now Arc’teryx, in search of top quality, nicely situated bodily retail house outdoors London.
“With our sturdy buyer base and popularity because the go-to vogue vacation spot within the North West, we sit up for welcoming extra new manufacturers to Manchester.”
