Store news | 22 June 2026
There’s a moment in every Disney park when you walk through the gates and you feel what can only be described as magic. Very few brands have ever come close to recreating that feeling - until now.
Viral beauty powerhouse and TikTok’s No.1 brand P.Louise is continuing its mission to reinvent retail with the opening of P.Louise City, a highly-anticipated, world-first immersive beauty destination at Trafford Palazzo.
Spanning 19,000 sq ft across two floors, P.Louise City is a fully realised beauty universe designed for beauty lovers, content creators and experience-seekers alike. Built to challenge everything consumers expect from traditional retail, the concept transforms shopping into animmersive destination in its own right.
Fully immersive beauty playground
More than just a place to shop, P.Louise City offers a fully immersive beauty playground. Visitors will step into a constantly evolving beauty world featuring immersive environments, interactive experiences, content creation opportunities, education spaces and community-focused moments designed to blur the lines between shopping and entertainment.
"We have had opportunities to go into retail before but I have always said we’d only do it if we could do it our way,"
says Paige Williams, founder and CEO of P.Louise.
"Launching in Boots was a huge milestone for us because it brought P.Louise to the high street for the very first time, but P.Louise City takes that experience to another level.
This isn’t just a store, it is our world brought to life. Everything we do is about creating memorable moments for our community and giving them bigger and better ways to connect with the brand they love, and that’s exactly what P.Louise City is all about."
Leandra Dwyer, Asset Manager at Peel Retail & Leisure, said:
"The opening of P.Louise’s first permanent flagship store at Trafford Palazzo marks a significant milestone for the brand and a proud moment for our team.
The bold and immersive retail concept set to launch at P. Louise’s city store aligns seamlessly with the core vision of Trafford Palazzo – to deliver an extraordinary blend of experiential shopping and entertainment at TraffordCity, the UK’s foremost retail and leisure destination.”
P.Louise City forms a much wider evolution of retail for the brand. While traditional beauty retail historically has focused on transactions, P.Louise continues to champion an experience-led retail model, creating destinations where customers can fully immerse themselves into the P.Louise world. P.Louise City represents the next step in the brand’s vision to push the boundaries on shopping, entertainment, content and community.
As consumers increasingly seek experiences rather than transactions, P.Louise City represents a bold new vision for retail - one where community, entertainment and experience matter as much as the products themselves.
The future of beauty retail isn’t a store, it’s a destination.
LAUNCH EVENT
Sunday 5 July
To celebrate the launch, a major event is planned and fans can sign up to the P.Louise City waitlist HERE to be the first to hear more. Subscribers will also receive exclusive previews, behind-the-scenes content, early access to product drops and insider updates.
P. Louise City Grand Opening – Customer Information (Trafford Palazzo)
We can’t wait to welcome you to the wonderful world of P. Louise!
Got questions? Read our FAQs below:
Where is the new store?
P. Louise City is located next to SEA LIFE, with the easiest access via the Trafford Palazzo car park entrance.
What time can I queue from?
The queue for P. Louise will officially open at 6:00am. Please enter via the Trafford Palazzo car park entrance, as this will be the only accessible entrance at that time.
Please arrive together or meet your group before joining the queue.
While the queue will begin inside Trafford Palazzo, due to expected high demand, parts of it may extend outdoors. Please dress appropriately for Manchester weather, including suncream, a hat, an umbrella, and a coat.
Can I camp out overnight?
Queuing will be managed from early morning (6:00am).
Overnight stays are not permitted, and we cannot guarantee access to the centre before this time.
Please do not bring tents, sleeping bags, or camping chairs, as these cannot be accommodated inside the centre.
Which entrance do I use to join the queue?
Please join the queue via the Trafford Palazzo car park entrance.
What time does the store open?
- Queue opens: 6:00am
- Opening ceremony: 12:00pm (noon)
- Store entry begins: From 12:00pm (noon)
- Store closes: 6:00pm
- Monday–Friday: 10:00am – 10:00pm
- Saturday: 10:00am – 9:00pm
- Sunday: 12:00pm – 6:00pm
Regular opening hours after launch:
Please note: The opening day will be extremely busy and noisy. We encourage customers who may find this environment difficult to consider visiting at a later date.
How do I get an opening day PR Box?
The first 250 customers in the queue will receive an exclusive gift box when spending £20 in store.
Where are the nearest toilets?
The nearest facilities (including accessible and parent/child toilets) are located on the 3rd floor of Trafford Palazzo, next to King Pins.
If you need to leave the queue, please speak to a member of P. Louise staff for assistance.
What provisions are in place for customers with disabilities or accessibility requirements?
We are expecting large crowds, as well as loud music and entertainment throughout the day. To keep things fair, the queue will operate on a first-come, first-served basis. If this may be difficult for you, we would love to welcome you back at a quieter time.
The queuing area will be fully accessible, with appropriate space for wheelchair users, and located at ground-floor level.
If attending with others, please arrive together or meet before joining the queue.
There will be plenty of identifiable P. Louise staff available, please speak to a member of the team if you need support.
Public transport information
We recommend using public transport:
- Metrolink (TFGM): The closest tram stop is Trafford Palazzo, located directly outside the centre.
- Bus: Regular services operate from across Greater Manchester to the Trafford Centre Bus Station.
Will there be more goody bags after opening day?
Gift boxes are exclusive to launch day only. Any future giveaways will be at P.Louise’s discretion.
What services does P. Louise City offer?
P. Louise City is a beauty retail and experience destination offering:
- A full range of P. Louise beauty products
- Interactive in-store experiences
- Opportunities to explore, test, and engage with the brand in an immersive environment
This event is being organised and operated by P. Louise, for any further details please direct to them. While the event will be hosted at Trafford Palazzo, please note that Trafford Palazzo Limited is not responsible for the organisation, management, or operation of the event.
Accordingly, Trafford Palazzo Limited accepts no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or inconvenience arising from or in connection with the event, and all participation or attendance is at your own discretion and risk.
If you have any questions or feedback relating to the event itself, please contact the event organisers directly- help@plouise.co.uk
We appreciate your understanding and hope you continue to enjoy your visit!
