There has been lots of big names arriving at the Trafford Centre – with a host still to come before Christmas.Haribo is set to open in December at the Trafford Centre – amid a raft of new openings at the giant mall(Image: MEN)

It’s been quite the year for the Trafford Centre, with a host of big name store openings in recent months, with more still to come before Christmas this year at the giant shopping mall.

There has been major transformations on Peel Avenue, with a huge fashion takeover by the Inditex group, who have opened a new Bershka as well as giant upgraded flagship stores for Zara and Pull & Bear at the former M&S site next to John Lewis.

That side of the centre has now been joined by a first Urban Outfitters at the Trafford Centre, which became the latest new store to open at the weekend.

Amid the new arrivals there have also been some closures too though – with high profile departures in recent weeks, including the huge Superdry fashion store closing after 15 years at the centre.

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There are more big names still to open before Christmas set to be a busy period for the shopping centre, particularly as retailers will be keen to get new stores open in time for the Christmas rush this year.

Still to open include the very bold and colourful new Haribo store which is set to be a big hit in the run up to Christmas, which is taking shape in the former Mr Simm’s sweet shop on Peel Avenue.

Also still to open is the eagerly-anticipated PURESEOUL, the K-beauty brand, that is taking a huge unit on the mall following the success of its Manchester Arndale store.

It’s also just been announced that heritage brand Whittard will also be opening a new shop just in time for the Christmas gifts rush too.

So here, we’ve taken a look at all the shops still set to open this year, as well as the newly opened ones you can expect to find on a visit, as well as the shops we’ve sadly said farewell to in 2025.

PURESEOUL is due to open before Christmas at the Trafford Centre(Image: MEN)Which new shops are confirmed to open in 2025?

  • PURESEOUL new store (taking over the former JD Trainers pop up store Peel Avenue)
  • Whittard teas (taking over former Accessorize on Regent Crescent)
  • Boux Avenue (relocation on Peel Avenue)
  • Haribo (taking over the former Mr Simm’s olde sweet shoppe store)
  • Michael Kors (relocation on Peel Avenue)

Which new shops have so far opened in 2025?The huge new Zara at the Trafford Centre(Image: Manchester Evening News)

These are all the new shops that have opened up at the Trafford Centre so far in 2025

  • JD Sports megastore
  • Gymshark
  • Lacoste (relocation)
  • Mamas & Papas (relocation)
  • Origin Kicks (relocation)
  • Zara (relocation)
  • Pull & Bear (relocation)
  • Accessorize (relocation)
  • Swarovski (relocation)
  • Apple (relocation)
  • Moss (relocation)
  • Bershka
  • POPMART
  • Flying Tiger
  • Urban Outfitters
  • Laderach

Which new restaurants have opened in 2025?

  • Hello Oriental Bakery (Eastern Garden)
  • Blanchflower (Eastern Garden)
  • Chit ‘n’ Chaat (Eastern Garden)
  • Nichi (Eastern Garden)
  • Jerk Junction (The Orient)
  • Itsu (Regent Crescent)

Which shops have closed in 2025?Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe closed in August

  • Mr Simm’s Olde Sweet Shoppe
  • Superdry
  • Origin Kicks
  • GAME (concession now in Sports Direct store)
  • Costa Coffee at the Great Hall (closing end of October)