This bright, spacious store stocks all the well-made, cleverly designed furniture you'd expect from Habitat. Iconic ranges in children's toys, lighting and...

Harvey Nichols is a beacon of luxury that opened as part of the 2003 Exchange Square development. Its three floors display beauty products, shoes and...

Chocolate. In beautiful, minimalist black packaging, sprinkled with such enticements as swirls of cream, dried raspberries and orange peel. It's a long way...

The venerable old auntie of department stores, clocking up 175 years of trading in 2010, House of Fraser (or Kendal's, as it's better known by locals)...

Trading from the same premises for over 50 years, Johnny Roadhouse is a rite of passage for every Manc musician and wannabe. Johnny himself passed away in...

Record shops are ten a penny in Manchester - but some still achieve legendary status. Despite sitting on an anonymous suburban drag, Kingbee is the...

For a traditional vibe, visit the small, bustling Longsight Market for cheery fashions, plus meat, veg and exotic spices, while for a slice of second-hand...

This indoor factory outlet offers clothes, books, gifts and homewares at discounts of between 25% and 75%. What you'll get depends largely on how happy you...

Though this is a small chain, Magma retains the feel of an independent bookshop, with obscure and glossy photographic and art books. Some of the...

A proper - and proper pricey - jewellers, Mappin & Webb proves that diamonds really are a girl's best friend. And so are watches, earrings, pendants,...

Not to be confused with the late fashion designer, McQueen is a small, independent boutique with hand-picked stock featuring up-and-coming labels,...

Stocked with classic clothing, iconic accessories and quality luggage, the new Mulberry store is a destination for both men and women seeking classic...

With its hot-pink chaise longue, wooden floors and gargantuan mirror, No Angel could be a high-end boutique. It's much cooler than that, though - and much...

A flower shop with personal service and knowledgeable staff is something of a rarity in a world where the choice is often limited to wilted garage...