Clothes retailer Lanigan & Hulme expands with new shop coming to Stanley Square

A new fashion retailer is joining the mix of independents and high street favourites in Stanley Square, as Lanigan & Hulme prepares to open its second shop in Sale later this year.

The brand, created by retail duo Phil Lanigan-McGuinness and Neil Hulme, brings together over 40 years of shared experience in fashion, retail and customer service. After establishing a successful flagship store in Knutsford, the pair have chosen Sale as the location for their next chapter.

Lanigan & Hulme’s mission is rooted in championing British style. Their stores spotlight well-made pieces from some of the country’s most respected and recognisable brands, aiming to offer a high-quality shopping experience centred on personal service. The new store will stock men’s and ladies’ fashion, along with a selection of children’s clothing, broadening the current retail offering within the town centre. The shop is set to open in December and will be located in the unit previously held by Style Agent.

Stanley Square has seen a steady rise in footfall thanks to its mix of independents, food spots and established names and Lanigan & Hulme is expected to strengthen that blend even further.

There’s been plenty of conversation locally about Sale needing “more clothes shops”. When you take a step back, it’s interesting to see how much the picture has changed. In Stanley Square alone, we now have Stylejunky Boutique, Joe & Co and Wardrobe Sixty Five – all independents – alongside New Look, giving Sale a varied fashion offering for a relatively small area.

The arrival of Lanigan & Hulme adds another strong independent to that mix and that’s something worth celebrating. Independents bring personality, jobs and local investment and many residents say they’d like to see more of them.

At the same time, it’s worth highlighting the value of charity shops, which are sometimes unfairly criticised in high-street discussions. Choosing pre-loved clothing has huge environmental benefits, reduces waste, supports charities doing vital work and offers genuinely affordable options during a cost-of-living crisis. Overproduction in fashion is a real issue – but it’s not the independents driving that problem.

The good news is that a healthy high street has room for both: quality independents offering something special and charity shops that support sustainability and social good. Sale is lucky to have a mix of everything and it is hoped that Lanigan & Hulme’s arrival continues that positive momentum.