This branch of New Look is located opposite Nando's and next to Waterstones and the market in the…read moreManchester Arndale, the store is over two floors with a huge women's section, which makes me feel this store is more aimed towards the women's market than the men's. The store was refurbished of late and interestingly over the past few years, the store has stayed open while watching a New Look store nearby also open and then go on to close, which for me shows how much this mall location suits the brand compared to the other store. The store is a lot nicer after the refurb, having visited the store before and after, it was a while ago now when it happened but the store still looks good enough. More staff on the shop floor would be a bonus, and perhaps increasing the limited men's focus and removing the feel that they focus on the women's market too much, the overall feel of the store still is nice however, it still feels quite new and modern. 3*

Dear New Look, The…read morefive steps to creating a successful clothes store are as follows: 1 - Create a warm and welcoming shop with subtle and flattering lighting and mirrors. 2 - Have a great selection of well made clothes for all body shapes. 3 - Play good music at a volume that's engaging rather than deafening. 4 - Employ friendly and helpful staff that know how to smile. 5 - Ensure the changing rooms are clean and fresh at all times. Unfortunately, I have to inform you that when I visited your Arndale Centre branch recently you failed on four counts. You get one star for playing Goldfrapp and the rest deducted. Yours sincerely et al....

Yes we have Primark in some U.S. cities now and I've been to most of them. But shopping Primark in…read morethe U.K. is different and better. I love this store franchise and have for years! Always a must stop when across the pond. This particular location is clean and bright with friendly service and a crazy good collection of clothing, accessories, and more. Looking forward to visiting this location again.

Primark came to my attention on Yelp. When I was with my daughter we had to go to Primark. The name…read morewas unknown to me but she knows her stores in any country! I still have my tote bag and a brochure. I'll have to find them and post photos. I'm highly recommending anytime you have the opportunity to shop Primark.

Why am I writing a review for a major chain store that everyone knows about? BECAUSE THE NEW…read moreLAYOUT IS RUDDY BRILLIANT!!!! Instead of collecting the clothes by type, the clothes are in cubes categorised by look, so theoretically, you could pick an entire outfit from pretty much anything in one cube. It's a neat idea, which works better for some things more than others. Namely, for men, it does mean the coats are needlessly strewn throughout the entire floor with little rhyme or reason (a coat goes with pretty much any outfit afterall!). Likewise, some of the men's cubes are eerily similar, and so maybe the cube is just pretense? With a brand that has such a narrow range for guys, I guess it's too much to ask for radically different looks in each cube. The women's clothing looks far more varied though, although I can't comment on how practical it is (for obviously reasons). Anyway, would be really interesting if more stores picked up this layout, especially department stores like Selfridges and the like.

Zara is a lovely place to check out, but this one like it has progressed from the last time I…read morevisited 2 months ago but still has some changes that are needed. The ground floor was actually pretty organized this go round but it's really hard to find an employee to assist. One issue is possible because the employees look just like a regular shopper so you are unsure who to ask except the cash register individuals. The escalator going to the second floor was broken, so you will have to walk unless you can get on their elevator. On the second floor they also have self checkout and exchange and return registers. When I was asking an employee a question that was at the exchange/return counter, she was really on edge which I am unsure why. She finally just dismissed me and told me to go to another counter to check out since the self checkout machines cause so many issues. All I needed was an employee code to proceed with taking the locks off. Went up to floor three and the cash register employee that assisted me was so sweet and helpful! Normally I love Zara's for odd and end pieces but this one could work on customer service and working with finding a way to help the layout more shopper friendly.

I must say that for the basics I do find Top Shop quite expensive say for example £8 for a plain T…read moreshirt, I could buy a lovely patterned top elsewhere for that. What I will say is good in Top Shop is how bang on trend it always is. I go there only for a treat, I bought myself a lovely electric blue dress for a christmas party last year for £40, the fit is lovely and the dress has washed well and still looks fab so I can take it on holiday. So whilst I might not shop there for the basics, it is a great shop for something special to treat yourself with. I would recommend this shop as the staff are lovely and the clothes are too.

everyone knows about topshop, the young fresh female fashion offering from arcadia. I get dragged…read morein here often by my girlfriend, probably more a store for teens and early 20's, something you grow out of really, but also excellent value for money. You can pick up plain t shirts for a fiver, and mix and match stuff so that it doesnt have to be all your thing, but you can still find a bargain! This particular store is huge and seems to have more than any other usual highstreet store. Good value all round. located on the first floor along with topman

Selling discount menswear on Market st since 1997, Blue Inc is a lesson in tenacity if nothing…read moreelse. Really, exactly how has it managed to cling onto such a prime location for all these years whilst trading in clothes that look like they've come from the Eastenders wardrobe department? Manchester men have something of reputation for being trendy but somebody is keeping this place going so who's going to admit it? I say we have a Blue Inc amnesty! Come on down, this Saturday with your guilty secrets, leave them on the pile next to that weird dancing busker, walk away and we'll say no more.

What a lovely little place. Cheap as well. And they do (sometimes) size 6!!! Last time, I bought…read moresome boots, a tshirt, a pair of jeans as well, and some ear rings. Happy days. If you see the 'sale' sign, don hesitate, go in there. I manage to find awesome tshirts with just 4 pounds. Jeans with 8 quid and a lovely dress with 12 pounds. That's a bargain. The quality...yeah, good. I can't complain really. I like it. The staff is just a bit annoying. They are keep asking you if you need any help. And I know, they are trying to be polite, doing their job, but I don't like it. So please, leave me alone to buy what I want in my own terms. Blue Inc is a place that I really recommend. Don't buy too many things from the guys sections though...I saw way too many lads with the same t-shirt.

The question has to be: Chaal I buy some shoes from here?…read more Chall: Shoes 4 You, is a posh shoe and clothes shop in Rusholme. It sells a vast array of beautifully decorated shoes, saris and the like. Even though the website has a catalogue of only shoes and accessories, in the shop itself most of the space is taken up by clothes. Chaal is actually a manufacturing company as well as a shop so they are selling their own products. Its been around for about 20 years. Expect to pay around £25- £50 for a pair of shoes, be if for men or women, and accessories (mainly bags) for around £15. They also do bridal items and a kids selection.

One of my friends had an Asian Ball to attend and she was in search for very decorative, posh,…read morebling shoes. Chaal matched the requirements perfectly well and she came out with a turquoise blue stiletto with sequenced lace all around. It was gorgeous for someone who likes a little bit of shine and colour! They have a vast collection of shoes, more like bridal themes and they also so accessories which are quite intricate in their design. It is very different from any of the City Centre stores and it is unique in its kind. If there is something traditional coming up or you are looking for something very new but detailed, this place would be precise for you!

I'm shocked that there are shops in Manchester that know about Nudie jeans, let alone a single shop…read morethat carries them. Are there Mancunians with that large a wad of cash burning a whole through their purses? Impressive! A chill, hipster-y gent sold the boy a super cute pair of Vans (casual shoes that aren't a shade of brown: success!) and explained the origins of the noteworthy bicycle saddles hanging up behind the till. Luxury skinny jeans and posh gear for your fixie... I mean, what else could a Williamsburg-wannabe desire, right?

Good style never comes cheap. This is especially true if you're a man. Most clothing boutiques and…read morehigh street stores cater for women and it's rare you find a store like this that offers so many unique quality items for the discerning young gentleman. This is the only store my boyfriend comes to for his trousers (in particular he Edwin brand of jeans) simply because you can't find them anywhere else. From Barbour to Oliver Spencer, Levis to YMC, they have such a well selected collection of labels that convey the best in British understated style.

i buy a lot of my work clothes from next and always in the sale…read more i hate walking around shops so i always order on line and usual pick them up from the town branch free of charge or have them delivered for £3.95. when you go to pick them up you usually go to customer service where they have your order ready from you and you always get a confirmation by email to say when you can collect or they say which day they are going to deliever,service is always good in here and staff are helpful

This store really has improved with its refurb becoming a modern store which also houses a barbers,…read morerestaurant, Costa Coffee and Paperchase. While I so feel much of there fashion is catered to a more older market and the staff could be a little more helpful, I do still feel this is becoming one of the better stores within the Manchester Arndale to warrant an upgraded rating as it is one of my favourite stores within the Next chain. 4*