Lindt & Sprüngli, the globally renowned Swiss chocolate manufacturer, is launching its latest luxurious Chocolate Shop in the heart of Manchester’s retail destination, Trafford Centre, on 28th May.
As the city’s second Lindt Chocolate Shop – the first being in Manchester Arndale Centre – the new opening marks a milestone for the Swiss chocolatier and its expanding UK footprint as its 30th store.
The new boutique Lindt store will captivate chocolate lovers and tourists alike with its irresistibly unique chocolate experiences. Visitors to the 1,200 sqft store will be enchanted by indulgent offerings and exclusive features, including:
- Lindt’s iconic Pick & Mix selection: 34 different chocolate varieties, from exclusive flavours to classic favourites like Choco Wafer, Popcorn, Cherry Blossom, Marc du Champagne, Stracciatella, Giandujotto and many more you can only find in store!
- Exclusive gifts and personalisation: discover a curated range of gifts perfect to treat a loved one. For that extra special touch, custom gift tags and bespoke ribbons are available from Lindt’s expert gifting concierge team.
- MyLindt Rewards: become a member for free to enjoy rewards and special offers in store and online, including a welcome perk of 10% off your first purchase.
With summer around the corner, explore the brand’s latest launches in store. From Lindt Tokyo Style Chocolate Matcha and Strawberry bar exclusive to Lindt stores and crafted with ceremonial grade Chamei Minami matcha, to Lindt LINDOR Cherry Blossom, a delicate Sakura-flavoured truffle inspired by Japan’s iconic blossom season.
To celebrate the brand-new opening for the ultimate chocolate lovers, a host of LINDOR delights will be handed out to visitors as well as extra special goodie bags for the first 250 customers who make a minimum purchase of £15, filled with iconic Lindt treats to enjoy.
Faythe King, retail, D2C and e-commerce director, commented: “We’re thrilled to be opening our 30th Lindt Chocolate Shop to bring the exquisite taste of Lindt to one of the nation’s major shopping destinations. Visitors can enjoy a premium chocolate paradise with a feast for all the senses and unique offerings from our exclusive Pick & Mix flavours and personalised gifts for that extra special touch, only available in store. Opening just in time to explore our irresistible limited-edition products for spring summer!”
Kate Pearson, director of portfolio leasing at Pradera, Trafford Centre’s asset managers, said: “We are pleased to welcome Lindt to the dynamic mix of retailers at Trafford Centre with its new boutique store. It will deliver a distinctive chocolate experience to the scheme, showcasing Lindt’s renowned range of premium chocolates and beautifully curated gifting options, perfect for customers to explore and enjoy.”
Whether you’re looking to indulge your sweet tooth, find the perfect gift, or simply immerse yourself in a world of chocolate, Lindt’s new Chocolate Shop at Trafford Centre will be open from 10:30 on Thursday 28th May 2026.
