Manchester Shopping
THE improvement in the quantity and quality of shopping on offer in the years since the Manchester bomb threatened to blow the heart out of the city in 1996 is something that has to be seen to be believed.
A bustling centre attracting shoppers from all over the UK and beyond, the city now plays host to some of the biggest department stores and boutiques.
From the redeveloped Marks and Spencer and gigantic Next flagship stores to exclusive Louis Vuitton and Vivian Westwood branches - there now is something for all budgets and tastes.
Perhaps the greatest success story though has been the renovation and extension of the city's infamous Arndale Centre.
Once slammed by travel writer Bill Bryson as resembling a 'giant toilet', it now has a sleek, modern look and contains some of the world's best-known stores.
New stores are opening in the city on a monthly basis, so keep up to date with all the latest via ManchesterOnline's News section.
For those who prefer to do their shopping all under one roof, then Manchester's Trafford Centre shopping outlet is the place to visit.
Opened in 1998 an home to more than 280 stores including the first Selfridges outside of London and the much-loved John Lewis department store, the Trafford Centre attracts 29 million visitors a year.
So whether you prefer to splash the cash indoor or out - Manchester should have it covered.
For literature on Manchester and the surrounding areas including walking and shopping guides, visit the Manchester Shopping area of the ManchesterOnline site now.
Shopping articles
Late-night shopping revolution
MANCHESTER is set for a late-night shopping revolution with stores opening until 8pm, six days a week.
Manchester shoppers beat the heat
THE sizzling summer weather has cast a cloud over shopping centres who say soaring temperatures have been keeping customers away - but not in Manchester.
Prepare to shop - until you drop!
MANCHESTER is launching a huge campaign to push its late-night shopping revolution, on the back of bumper evening sales figures.
Fort Fantastic!
A RUN-DOWN, out-of-town site in north Manchester has been transformed into a glittering £100m shopping park in a determined bid to woo trade.
Manchester shopping gets better
MANCHESTER is officially the UK's most improved shopping destination.
High Street battle transforms City shopping
TWO major stores are pulling out of an exclusive Manchester shopping street as retail trends change in the city centre.
Manchester draws the crowds
MORE than 18 million people were lured to the north west last year - boosting the region's reputation as a world-class visitor destination.
Online shopping is all the rage
ONLINE shoppers in Manchester are the biggest spenders on the web, snapping up everything from balloon trips to pole-dancing poles!
