KIKO Milano, the number one makeup brand in Italy, is to open a permanent new store at the Trafford Centre this July.
Founded in 1997 in Milan, KIKO has revolutionised how cosmetics are sold globally by identifying major beauty trends of the moment and making them accessible to all.
The brand, which currently has a pop-up kiosk on the mall, will relocate to its new space in a 900 square feet unit on Upper Peel Avenue, opposite the Apple store.
Opening its doors on Friday 26th July at 10am, the first 50 first customers will receive a free KIKO product, and the first 100 customers to make a purchase will receive a free KIKO tote bag. Anyone spending £30+ is invited to take a turn on a spin to win wheel, with the chance to win amazing prizes, and there will be free makeup services such as shade matching and make-up touch ups available in-store.
On Thursday 1st of August, visitors to the store will be able to take part in KIKO Milano’s exciting launch event, complete with a DJ set and a free in-store engraver who will personalise visitor’s KIKO products for them.
Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, said: “The relocation of KIKO Milano’s on-mall kiosk to a permanent unit further strengthens our position as the go-to destination for beauty and make-up enthusiasts from across the North West and beyond. We’re confident that our guests are going to love this vibrant, interactive new store, and we can’t wait for them to open their doors this July.”
Paul Devlin, Country Manager UK & Ireland Kiko Milano, said: “As we continue our rapid expansion plans across the UK, our new store at The Trafford Centre will mark a significant milestone for us. The Trafford Centre is an iconic and thriving shopping destination and we are excited to expand KIKO’s presence to the Manchester and wider community amongst the best calibre of brands. We look forward to bringing the KIKO Milano expansive range of high-quality cosmetics for everyone and retail theatre to Trafford Centre in July.”
