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Nigel TAYLOR Published
December 4, 2025
French Connection has marked its return to Manchester and its performance could dictate the premium fashion and home retailer’s expansion strategy for 2025.
The 2,189 sq ft store in the successful Manchester Arndale centre destination will feature an extensive collection for both men and women, including clothing, accessories and footwear plus a showcase for a small selection of its homeware offer.
The opening is part of the store expansion strategy from 30 UK physical stores currently to between 40 and 50 over the next few years. Target formats include both outlet and full-price stores on high streets and in shopping centres, according to French Connection managing director of direct to consumer Simon Donoghue.
French Connection returned to store opening mode in the summer with a debut at Icon Outlet at The O2 in southeast London, its first outlet store in six years.
On the list of potential full-price stores are Edinburgh, Milton Keynes and smaller towns such as Guildford, Windsor and Solihull, plus university hubs Oxford and Cambridge.
This latest arrival at Manchester Arndale follows a series of recent lettings on long-term leases to fashion brands including Dune, The North Face, Oseyo, Nike, Moss and Sunglasses Hut. There was also a recent upsizing for River Island, “reflecting its continued ability to attract a varied mix of top-tier operators,” said Steve Gray, head of European Retail Asset Management at operator Global Mutual.
He added: “With the centre now over 95% let, and brands… committing their future to the centre, we are confident in our ability to consistently deliver a premier retail experience.
“Manchester Arndale continues to uphold its reputation as the North West’s premier retail destination and we’re looking forward to announcing more exciting brands in the coming months.”