I got a first look inside River Island's refurbed Manchester Arndale store with interactive changing rooms

A huge extension, interactive changing rooms, and a limited edition collection only available in Manchester await shoppers at River Island’s reopened city centre site.

Fashion fanatics now have a whopping 13,947 square feet to explore after a major makeover to the retailer’s Manchester Arndale branch, following the upsizing of the Trafford Centre store last May.

Alongside new floral, beachy decor, the new-and-improved location features expanded fitting rooms complete with tablets for interactive shopping. Guests can also now make use of self-checkouts on each floor.

All the usual River Island fare is available at the branch including women’s clothing and accessories including a bigger holiday shop section, men’s featuring everything from casualwear to smarter apparel, and kidswear which includes the RI baby range. 

Launch celebrations are ongoing between April 25 and 28 and include a ‘Spin the Wheel’, free coffees, a live DJ and a pop-up flower cart. Plus, the first 50 customers who spend over £55 on each day will get their hands on a limited-edition tote bag.

Mancunians looking for a new summer wardrobe can make selections from the exclusive 19-piece boho-inspired collection ideal for the sunnier months that’s only available to shoppers at the Arndale venue. 

Shoppers may also see staff with giant River Island bags wandering the shopping centre and handing out scratch cards with discounts across the weekend to celebrate the brand’s relaunch. 

Watch our video report from inside the new-look store above.