Afflecks operating at full capacity after welcoming 14 new traders
Afflecks, the iconic Manchester SME retail space, is operating at full capacity after welcoming 14 new independent traders to the emporium.
The Northern Quarter shopping destination now has more than 70 businesses trading across the building’s four floors.
The emporium welcomed 1.3 million visitors last year, alone.
New additions include alternative beauty, nail art and vintage clothing as well as an Oasis-themed bar and live music venue.
Afflecks general manager, AJ Martyn, said: “We’ve welcomed so many new faces and customers in 2025, which is brilliant to see.
“Even in the face of economic challenges, which are affecting the whole industry, the Afflecks fanbase grows stronger with every year which is testament to the diverse and talented businesses that have made a home in the building.”
Afflecks is one of Manchester’s longest standing retail destinations.
The latest traders to join the emporium are:
- Nail & Coffin – an alternative beauty studio specialising in nail art, tooth gems and more
- No Good Studio – offering custom print streetwear and accessories
- Victoria Jayne Cosmetics – handmade and cruelty-free cosmetics, cleaning products and wax melts
- Moksha Soul – ethically and sustainably sourced South Asian-style clothing and homewares
- JHKicks – a shoe store specialising in preloved and restored trainers and footwear
- Nouen – offering handpicked, Japanese-influenced vintage clothing for men and women
- Mini World Emporium – unique miniature toys, gifts and models
- Rkid Clothing – clothing and accessories inspired by Manchester culture
- Oak Apple Plants – a family-run plant shop offering a range of greenery and pots
- Naughty Slabs – handmade confectionery and gift store with a cheeky-twist
- Indie White – curated menswear, mixing hand-picked vintage clothing and own brand streetwear
- Root & Tincture Apocathery – a one-stop health and wellness shop offering health, beauty and wellbeing products as well as advice and counselling
- Kawaii Killmonster – horror and kawaii-led clothing, gifts and collectables
- Definitely Maybe – unique bar and live music venue, home to a collection of all things Oasis
