THE WHAT? Sephora has announced that it is planning to open a further UK store next year. The LVMH-owned retailer will cut the ribbon on a 5,380 square foot space in Manchester’s Trafford Centre in summer 2024.

THE DETAILS The store will be Sephora’s first in the north of England and is billed as the ‘ultimate’ destination for beauty lovers, according to a report published by WWD. Bringing brands such as GXVE by Gwen Stefani, Makeup by Mario and Haus Labs to the city for the first time.

THE WHY? Sarah Bond, Managing Director of Sephora UK, told WWD, “We are extremely excited to bring Sephora to Manchester, one of the most vibrant cities for beauty in the UK. Expanding our presence beyond London is something that consumers have been screaming out for, and we are listening hard to them when deciding where to go next.”