// Nike will be opening a new ‘digitally focused’ Nike Rise store in the centre of Manchester later this year

// The sporting retailer’s first Manchester store will span two floors

Nike is set to open the doors to a new 13,418 sq ft Nike Rise store in the centre of Manchester later this year.

The sportswear giant’s first store in Manchester will span two floors in the Manchester Arndale centre’s former Topshop unit and will be home to its digitally-focused Nike Rise concept which empowers athletes to make sport a daily habit, supported by digital services.

Nike’s arrival in central Manchester will cater for the city’s love of sport and follows the arrival of Sports Direct, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and more.

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Global Mutual Head of European Retail Asset Management Steve Gray said: “It is testament to the popularity of Manchester Arndale that Nike has selected the centre for its first Rise store in Manchester. The city is home to two of the world’s most famous sports team and Nike’s arrival will be a great attraction for sports lovers across Manchester and the North West.

“The letting to Nike also means that the entire space vacated by Topshop has now been filled, following the lettings to Clarks and Gilly Hicks last year. This justifies the Manchester Arndale team’s decision to split the space and create three new high-quality units in a prime location.

“These three arrivals to this space also demonstrate the confidence popular retail brands have in Manchester Arndale and how it continues to attract shoppers from the NorthWest and beyond.”

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