Watches of Switzerland arrives at Manchester Royal Exchange

Retailer Watches of Switzerland has opened a store at Manchester Royal Exchange.

The firm’s new outlet at the Grade II-listed complex, enjoying double frontage onto St Ann’s Square, stocks luxury watches from brands including Breitling and TAG Heuer.

The Watches of Switzerland deal is one of several signed at the Grade II-listed complex in recent months, following on from the September opening of premium menswear store Lanigan and Hulme.

Landlord Hines has also struck a new 10-year agreement to bring fashion retailer French Connection back to the city centre.

Manchester Royal Exchange, which was acquired by real estate firm Hines for German pension group Bayerische Versorgungskammer in 2016, recently announced the appointment of former solder Jeff Jackson as its new building manager.

Sharon Bloodworth, director of retail management at Hines UK, said: “Watches of Switzerland is an outstanding addition to Manchester Royal Exchange; an offer of this calibre complements the diverse tenant mix of the landmark building and demonstrates our commitment to reposition it as a premium retail destination for luxury brands in Manchester.”

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