The ‘ultimate destination for beauty discovery’ set to open massive new Trafford Centre store

Space NK has unveiled plans for a huge new shop opening at the Trafford Centre this Summer. 

Founded in 1991, Space NK first opened its doors in Covent Garden in 1993, selling fresh smoothies, independent fashion labels and hard-to-find beauty treasures from emerging international brands.

The brand has grown into a globally respected luxury beauty retailer offering a highly selective range of well-known luxury and niche, innovative brands from all over the world.

Space NK Trafford Centre

History of Space NK

Founded by Nicky Kinnaird in Covent Garden, London in 1993, Space NK brands itself as an “apothecary”. 

It stocks over 70 brands such as Nars, Laura Mercier and Aesop, with products ranging across skincare, cosmetics, gadgets and well-being.

Its tagline claims it is “the ultimate destination for beauty discovery”.

Today there are 72 stores in Europe and a further 29 in the US.

That’s soon to be 73, with the Trafford Centre store opening in Summer 2024,  spanning 2,400 square ft. of trading space. 

Space NK joins SEPHORA at the Trafford Centre

It’s going to be a big year for the Trafford Centre, as the hotly awaited SEPHORA is set to open its doors soon too. 

SEPHORA has created a huge amount of hype ahead of its opening, for its unparalleled assortment of prestige products, unbiased service from experts, interactive shopping experience, and innovation.

Joining forces with NK Space, the Trafford Centre looks like it’s going to become a one-stop shop for all things beauty. 

What will they sell?

NK Space claims they will be bringing ‘the most extensive assortment of the world’s best beauty brands‘ to the Trafford Centre. 

The store will be located on Lower Peel Avenue and will feature 18 makeup gondolas, more than 300 shelves of the most in-demand brand and dedicated areas for customers to try products at their leisure.

Andy Lightfoot, CEO

Andy Lightfoot, Space NK CEO explains “We are delighted to announce a second store location in Manchester. With our customers at the heart of everything we do, it was important for us to have a strong presence in the city, making us accessible to all.

“Trafford Centre is a world-renowned shopping destination, so is the perfect location to bring everything that Space NK has to offer to visitors.”

Russell Loveland, Managing Director of UK Asset Management at Pradera Lateral, and asset manager of Trafford Centre says: “Space NK adds to our exceptional retail offering and further solidifies our position as a premier shopping destination in the UK.

“With its unparalleled assortment of beauty brands and commitment to customer satisfaction, Space NK’s presence will undoubtedly enhance the shopping experience for our visitors. We look forward to the opening of their new store in Summer 2024 and are confident that it will be a significant addition to our vibrant retail landscape.”

In keeping with the most recent store designs, clear navigation is key and there are locations for theatre so customers can identify or find out more about a brand quickly.

Organisers have claimed they will have a meticulously designed store layout and commitment to customer-centricity, to create the ultimate sanctuary for beauty enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the finest offerings from around the globe. 

You can find out what’s going on at the Trafford Centre by clicking here