Following on from their announcement of opening a new location in Manchester city centre, Space NK has unveiled plans for a new store opening in Greater Manchester. The beauty retailer which stocks over 130 brands such as Drunk Elephant, Nars, Charlotte Tilbury and Diptyque is opening a new Space NK store inside the UK’s third largest shopping mall, the Trafford Centre.
Opening in Summer 2024 and spanning 2,400 square ft of trading space, the new Trafford Centre store will be a beauty shopping destination, centred around customers’ needs and guided by a team of Space NK experts. Space NK already has a store in St Ann’s Square however the cosmetics retailer has plans to open in Manchester Arndale shopping centre alongside a Trafford Centre store.
Offering a range of products, including skincare, haircare, cosmetics and gadgets, Space NK stocks brands such as Hourglass, JVN Hair, Laura Mercier, Olaplex, Rare Beauty and Tatcha as well as a host of exclusive products such as Boy Smells and Rose Inc. The store will be located on Lower Peel Avenue, and will feature 18 make-up gondolas, more than 300 shelves of the most in demand brands and dedicated areas for customers to try products at their leisure.
Andy Lightfoot, Space NK CEO, explains: “We are delighted to announce a second store location in Manchester. With our customer at the heart of everything we do, it was important for us to have a strong presence in the city, making us accessible to all. Trafford Centre is a world-renowned shopping destination, so is the perfect location to bring everything that Space NK has to offer to visitors.”
Russell Loveland, Managing Director of UK Asset Management at Pradera Lateral, asset manager of Trafford Centre says: “Space NK adds to our exceptional retail offering and further solidifies our position as a premier shopping destination in the UK. With its unparalleled assortment of beauty brands and commitment to customer satisfaction, Space NK’s presence will undoubtedly enhance the shopping experience for our visitors. We look forward to the opening of their new store in Summer 2024 and are confident that it will be a significant addition to our vibrant retail landscape.”
Founded in 1991, Space NK first opened its doors in London’s Covent Garden in 1993, selling fresh smoothies, independent fashion labels and hard-to-find beauty products from emerging international brands such as Diptyque, By Terry and Nars. In keeping with the most recent store designs from Space NK, the new store will offer customers an immersive way to shop with clear navigation and locations for theatre so customers can identify or find out more about a brand quickly.