Footasylum has completed upgrades to its Trafford Centre store in Greater Manchester, with the modernised site due to reopen on Saturday 27 June 2026.
The reopening marks the latest stage in Footasylum’s UK expansion, following recent launches at Manchester Arndale, Trinity Leeds and Merthyr Tydfil.
The upgraded Trafford Centre store spans 17,178 sq ft and is expected to create 14 local jobs. Footasylum said the centre’s footfall, retail mix and alignment with its customer profile make it one of the company’s most valuable retail spaces.
The investment builds on the commercial momentum demonstrated at Manchester Arndale and reflects the importance of Manchester and the North of England within Footasylum’s wider retail strategy.
Home to more than 200 shops and restaurants, the Trafford Centre is increasingly positioned around experiential retail and community activation. Footasylum said these characteristics align with its hyper-local and omnichannel approach. The Trafford Centre’s “Escape Ordinary” positioning is also described as complementary to Footasylum’s “Defy Ordinary” mindset.
The store will offer Footasylum’s brand portfolio, including third-party brands such as Nike, adidas Originals, ASICS, Saucony and Berghaus, alongside Footasylum-exclusive labels including Monterrain and Forena.
The Trafford Centre reopening comes during a period of wider activity for Footasylum. The business recently appointed Hannah Mercer as Chief Executive Officer and has expanded internationally across the DACH and Gulf regions. It has also secured increased funding from HSBC UK to support its store rollout, expanded its warehousing capacity and announced a strategic partnership with British streetwear brand Trapstar.
The reopening adds to Footasylum’s recent programme of store upgrades, openings and regional investment across the UK.
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