Manchester Airport welcomes up-and-coming brands to terminals

Manchester Airport is continuing its commitment to supporting local retailers and up-and-coming brands to reach customers from all around the world with two new launches. 

The Sculpts, a design business started by a Mancunian couple during the pandemic, marks a huge milestone today, with the opening of a dedicated store in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1. Meanwhile in Terminal 2, Pasta Evangelists is to open its first airport branch this autumn: the brand already has a large following online, but the Manchester branch will only be their third in the UK and the first outside London. 

Richard Jackson, Retail Director for Manchester Airport, said:

“The Sculpts is a remarkable success story and we’re really pleased that they’ve chosen Manchester Airport as the site for what will be just their second dedicated store.

“They already count a number of the city’s biggest institutions as stockists, and now visitors to the city will have the chance to grab themselves a unique handmade souvenir here at Manchester Airport.

“We’re also incredibly excited to be bringing Pasta Evangelists to the airport. I’ve been following their work on social media for a few years so to see them opening here is great.

“There’s no place better to reach a global audience than here at the UK’s global gateway in the North and we’re proud to support all kinds of businesses here, particularly local traders and up-and-coming names so that they can benefit from our reach.”

The Sculpts started trading as an online store in 2020, and opened its first bricks-and-mortar store in Sale just last year – but will now have the opportunity to reach millions of potential customers from across the planet as it opens its doors in Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1. The business, which produces handmade homeware and souvenirs inspired by Manchester’s cultural scene, joins a growing list of thriving Mancunian start-ups and retailers that have opened units at Manchester Airport, including Salford brewery Seven Bro7hers, coffee chain Pot Kettle Black and fast-food favourite Archie’s.

Jade King, Managing Director of The Sculpts, said:

“We’re so excited to be able to offer travellers through Manchester the chance to take home a beautiful reminder of our great city. 

“We’ve captured the history and heritage of Manchester on exclusive artwork, homeware and luxury gifts that celebrate the spirit of the city: a melting pot of music, history and style. 

“We send lots of our work abroad, whether to Mancunians living in other countries, or tourists who’ve visited the city, so opening at Manchester Airport is a natural progression for us and a great opportunity to showcase our city to the world.” 

Pasta Evangelists was founded by Genoa-born Alessandro Savelli in 2016 who was on a mission to bring his family’s cooking to a UK audience. The brand continued to grow through their pasta making classes and home delivery range, and has since opened branches in Harrods and the West London suburb of Richmond. Opening in Manchester Airport in the autumn will, for the first time, introduce customers to the Pasta Evangelists’ Italian breakfast offering.

Alessandro Savelli, Founder of Pasta Evangelists, said:

“We are thrilled to launch our first airport outlet at Manchester Airport. It is a very exciting time to see the rapid growth of the Pasta Evangelists brand as it continues to reach new consumers.  

“This past year has been a huge step forward for us, the launch of the Pasta Factory, our Richmond franchise store and a wealth of regional openings for our takeaway kitchens. We are constantly seeking new ways to innovate and the Italian inspired breakfast menu at Manchester Airport is just another example of our passion and willingness to expand into new areas.”