This Specsavers store is next to H&M in the Manchester Arndale, considering it is so close to their old store, they recently relocated their store within the shopping centre (the old unit was only a few stores down Halle Mall), after Footasylum took over the unit.
I don't feel this unit is much larger than the other store, perhaps it is slightly smaller but the unit does look much better overall, the store is modern and feels nice inside.
The selection of frames inside is OK, they appeal more to a budget rather than stocking a good selection of designer brands, if you are looking for designers you might want to go to Vision Express, Boots or Marks and Spencer within the mall.
While I did end up getting my glasses from Boots and having an eye-test in Marks and Spencer, I did call here to take a look at the selection of glasses and the staff seemed friendly enough, I also liked how they were openly giving out hand gel to customers at the door, it wasn't the cheap stuff either, it was so foamy and nice (Can I go back in just to get some more?), then you take a tray and put a couple of pairs you tried on inside.
3* - An improvement on their old location as it does look/feel nicer though, the selection of eyewear can't be compared to other opticians around the city but with Specsavers being one of the largest optician brands in the UK, if you are looking for a Specsavers store, this is above average, but still falls short compared to the competition read more