Ralph Lauren to expand into Manchester as Hugo Boss, Reiss renew their lease

By

Barbara Santamaria

Published
Jul 25, 2018

Three luxury brands including Ralph Lauren, Hugo Boss and Reiss have endorsed Manchester’s New Cathedral Street. Ralph Lauren will open its first store in the city, while Hugo Boss and Reiss have extended their leases.

Located on New Cathedral Street,  American fashion brand Ralph Lauren will open a 2,280-square-foot boutique offering  luxury men and women’s clothing, including shirts and jackets, as well as homeware and gifts. It will be its first location in Manchester, joining other full-price stores in London and Glasgow.

Meanwhile, Hugo Boss and Reiss have both renewed their leases and will stay in the city for another 10 years. Reiss, the British fashion brand, has seen its 6,500-square-foot New Cathedral Street store perform well and will continue to stock design-led menswear and womenswear.

Hugo Boss has also recommitted to the street and signed an extended lease for its newly refurbished 15,825-square-foot store, which features a new concept.

Kannika Mall, asset manager at M&G Real Estate, commented: “The addition of Ralph Lauren, with its bold and timeless style, demonstrates the strength of Manchester’s retail market and cements New Cathedral Street as the City’s main luxury fashion destination.

“We have been focused on implementing a proactive asset management strategy to attract further luxury, high-end retailers to New Cathedral Street. The lease renewals from Hugo Boss and Reiss are fantastic news, and reflect their strong performance in recent years, and their continuing confidence in the location.”