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A new store hailed as the ‘first ever’ of its kind at the Manchester Arndale has opened its doors today. The shopping centre has been chosen as the location for ProCook’s largest ever store in the UK to date, and it will be the Arndale’s first ever dedicated store from a kitchenware brand. The retailer is known for its quality cookware and kitchenware, including mixers, plates, pans, appliances, knives and utensils. It was first founded in 1996 and now has over 50 stores across the country. ProCook have signed a ten-year lease on the 5,052 sq ft unit, which will also mark the direct-to-consumer brand’s first ever central Manchester location. Its closest other stores are currently at the Trafford Centre and Cheshire Oaks. Join our Christmas in Manchester WhatsApp group HERE The ‘inspiring and welcoming’ store, which officially opened today (November 10), will sell a diverse range of high-quality cookware, kitchen accessories and tableware making it ideal timing ahead of Christmas shopping and preparations. “The opening of our Manchester Arndale store marks another important milestone in our retail expansion and reflects our continued investment in bringing the ProCook brand to major retail destinations across the UK,” Lee Tappenden, Chief Executive of ProCook, said. “This is a great setting to showcase our latest store design and we’re proud to be introducing it to one of the country’s most high-profile shopping centres.” The team at Manchester Arndale said the addition of ProCook joins its already-varied announcements, which have recently included the likes of Boux Avenue, Xtra Fit and Sephora. Sports brand Champion also recently revealed details of its first-of-its-kind concept store for the shopping centre , which, as well as selling its latest hoodies and athletic apparel, will also serve as a hub for community activations, creative workshops, and high-energy workout sessions. Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, said: “It’s fantastic to be welcoming ProCook to the line-up as Manchester Arndale’s first dedicated kitchenware brand. The brand joins the centre at a really exciting time following the recent opening of Sephora, the upcoming launch of Xtra Fit’s first Manchester location. “ProCook’s quality offering complements our strong line-up of homeware brands including household names such as Argos, Tk Maxx and Next and we are looking forward to seeing our shoppers explore the new store.” ProCook is at Manchester Arndale, Manchester, M4 3AQ. Stay connected with our City Life newsletter here
