{"id":492278,"date":"2025-10-12T00:23:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-12T00:23:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/492278\/"},"modified":"2025-10-12T00:23:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-12T00:23:31","slug":"trafford-centre-store-opening-and-closures-in-full-after-months-of-major-announcements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/492278\/","title":{"rendered":"Trafford Centre store opening and closures in full after months of major announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There has been lots of big names arriving at the Trafford Centre &#8211; with a host still to come before Christmas.<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_DBR_MEN_091025Trafford_02jpeg.jpg\" loading=\"eager\"  \/>Haribo is set to open in December at the Trafford Centre &#8211; amid a raft of new openings at the giant mall(Image: MEN)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">It&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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 &amp; Bear at the former M&amp;S site next to John Lewis.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">That side of the centre has now been joined by a first Urban Outfitters at the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/the-trafford-centre\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Trafford Centre<\/a>, which became the latest new store to open at the weekend.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Amid the new arrivals there have also been some closures too though &#8211; with high profile departures in recent weeks, including the huge Superdry fashion store closing after 15 years at the centre.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Join our Christmas in Manchester WhatsApp group <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/chat.whatsapp.com\/Ihwbdw9ivUY4wkW4YbNaNY\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"HERELink opens in a new tab.\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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 <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/christmas\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas<\/a> rush this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">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&#8217;s sweet shop on Peel Avenue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">Also still to open is the eagerly-anticipated <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/whats-on\/whats-on-news\/trafford-centre-announces-new-store-32115711\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">PURESEOUL<\/a>, the K-beauty brand, that is taking a huge unit on the mall following the success of its Manchester Arndale store.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">It&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">So here, we&#8217;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&#8217;ve sadly said farewell to in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/0_DBR_MEN_091025Trafford_06jpeg.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>PURESEOUL is due to open before Christmas at the Trafford Centre(Image: MEN)Which new shops are confirmed to open in 2025?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">PURESEOUL new store (taking over the former JD Trainers pop up store Peel Avenue)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Whittard teas (taking over former Accessorize on Regent Crescent)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Boux Avenue (relocation on Peel Avenue)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Haribo (taking over the former Mr Simm&#8217;s olde sweet shoppe store)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Michael Kors (relocation on Peel Avenue)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which new shops have so far opened in 2025?<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_070825traffordcentre32.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>The huge new Zara at the Trafford Centre(Image: Manchester Evening News)<\/p>\n<p class=\"Paragraph_paragraph-text__PVKlh \" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"paragraph\" publication=\"men\">These are all the new shops that have opened up at the <a class=\"TextLink_text-link__dBSS0 TextLink_enabled__dJF3l\" href=\"https:\/\/www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk\/all-about\/trafford\" target=\"\" aria-label=\"\" tabindex=\"0\" rel=\"noopener\">Trafford<\/a> Centre so far in 2025<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">JD Sports megastore<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Gymshark<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Lacoste (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Mamas &amp; Papas (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Origin Kicks (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Zara (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Pull &amp; Bear (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Accessorize (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Swarovski (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Apple (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Moss (relocation)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Bershka<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">POPMART<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Flying Tiger<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Urban Outfitters<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Laderach<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which new restaurants have opened in 2025?<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Hello Oriental Bakery (Eastern Garden)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Blanchflower (Eastern Garden)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Chit &#8216;n&#8217; Chaat (Eastern Garden)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Nichi (Eastern Garden)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Jerk Junction (The Orient)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Itsu (Regent Crescent)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which shops have closed in 2025?<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1_JS378750379.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\"  \/>Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe closed in August<\/p>\n<ul class=\"UnorderedList_unordered-list__gzblI\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"unordered-list\" publication=\"men\">\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Mr Simm&#8217;s Olde Sweet Shoppe<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Superdry<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Origin Kicks<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">GAME (concession now in Sports Direct store)<\/li>\n<li class=\"sc-700e1ff3-0 VljCu\">Costa Coffee at the Great Hall (closing end of October)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"There has been lots of big names arriving at the Trafford Centre &#8211; with a host still 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