The recently refurbished weekly Arndale Market, which was once a grim repository of cheap tat, now offers speciality teas, organic breads, hot food and...

With its name in bold, red lights above the door, General Store is an unlikely find in the elegant Victorian setting of the Barton Arcade. Home to...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

Oi Polloi seems to have the menswear market nailed, as the recent move to a new (and bigger) store on Thomas Street would suggest. It offers a selection of...

Liam Gallagher may be better known for his music, but the former Oasis singer recently revealed an unexpected aptitude for high-fashion menswear too. The...

This hard-to-find pair of shoe and clothing shops rewards perseverance. Small premises house an eclectic mix of shoes on one side of St Ann's Arcade, and...

Specialist shops can be unnerving but this one is notably down-to-earth, and has something for everyone who's ever eyed up a Harley. Having recently moved...

It would be a crime not to guide the discerning visitor to Selfridges; five floors of loveliness, desirability and luxury. The basement food hall is worth a...

This funky little gift shop looks like the inside of a Japanese teenager's bedroom. It's packed with Hello Kitty ephemera, funny cards, cute bags and even...