Sephora has announced plans to open its second Manchester store location this summer following the success of its Trafford Centre debut last year. 

The new 4,618 sqft store, set to launch in Manchester Arndale shopping centre, marks a significant expansion for the beauty retailer as it continues its UK growth strategy.

Manchester Arndale will become Sephora UK’s tenth location, joining upcoming stores in Liverpool ONE and Sheffield’s Meadowhall Shopping Centre. 

The retailer has quickly expanded beyond London, with recent openings in Birmingham, Newcastle and Gateshead.

This move is part of Sephora Global President and CEO Guillaume Motte’s bold strategy to open 20 stores in the UK by 2027.

Sarah Boyd, Managing Director of Sephora UK, expressed excitement about the brand’s deepening presence in Manchester. 

“Manchester showed us phenomenal support when we opened our first store in the region, which blew away all our expectations,” said Boyd. 

“We are thrilled to bring a second beauty playground to our customers in this vibrant and culturally rich city, allowing us to reach even more shoppers with a city-centre location at Arndale.”

The opening follows Sephora’s successful regional rollout, which has attracted thousands of beauty enthusiasts eager to experience its curated selection of exclusive brands. 

Arndale’s new store will offer a mix of global and emerging beauty labels, including Makeup by Mario, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, Tarte and Sephora’s own collection.

Beyond retail, the store will also feature Sephora’s ‘Beauty Hub,’ offering in-store services such as professional make-up application, skin care treatments and hair styling.

Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, which co-manages Manchester Arndale, highlighted the significance of Sephora’s arrival.

“Sephora is an excellent addition to the Manchester Arndale line-up as it cements our position as the go-to destination for beauty and fashion brands,” said Gray. 

“The arrival of Sephora continues the strong momentum of international brands selecting Manchester Arndale as they expand their UK retail footprint.”

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