Primark in big Manchester store revamp, bigger fashion, beauty and new own-vintage offer

A year of major store upgrades for giant retailers continues, with Primark giving its Manchester Market Street store more than a fresh new look this summer.

As part of the renovation plans, the retailer will add a brand-new performance-wear area with enhanced displays, the introduction of its own, all-new vintage clothing offer, as well as a refresh to its RAWR beauty studio.

With the full transformation expected to be completed by September, the 25-year-old store will become one of the retailer’s biggest flagships on the UK high street, spanning over 150,000 sq ft.

It’s set to benefit from a new modernised layout, with the introduction of more self-service checkouts and enhanced fixtures and fittings. This includes its windows, which will be updated to create a brighter, lighter shopping experience.

There will also be updated walkways, signage, and LED lighting throughout the store.

As mentioned, the changes will include the departure of WornWell’s vintage clothing concession as the store makes way for Primark’s own offer, to be unveiled in July. This will be a pilot for the business and the first of its kind for any Primark store, the retailer noted.

Rich Davis, GM at Primark Manchester Market Street, said: “We’ll be open as usual throughout the summer and the team can’t wait to unveil our fully revamped store when the time comes.”

Meanwhile, the retailer is also expanding its footprint in the Greater Manchester area with the launch of a new standalone Primark Home store at Trafford Palazzo this summer. Spanning two floors and almost 12,000 sq ft, the store will offer an extended range of homeware, furniture, soft furnishings, and include a dedicated Travel Shop and its premium ‘The Home Edit‘ line.