British clothing alterations business, The Zip Yard opened its first store in the Stretford (Manchester) Tesco Extra on 10th August. The opening marks a new partnership which is being trialled in three Tesco stores, offering shoppers access to repair, alter, upcycle or restyle clothes and home accessories so they fit better and last longer.

Neluka Dunning, Owner of The Zip Yard UK Master Franchise commented;

“We’re delighted to be working with Tesco to provide Zip Yard stores within their Tesco Extra stores. Clothing has the fourth-largest impact on the environment after housing, transport and food and results in almost £140 million worth of clothes being thrown away each year – mostly to landfills. Wearing something for an extra nine months can reduce its carbon footprint by 20-30% and we hope shoppers will be encouraged to bring in their garments for alterations and repair rather than throwing them away.

Our company mission is to give as many people as possible the opportunity to extend the life of their clothes and the Tesco Extra Zip Yard stores will do just that. From simple zip repairs to trouser alterations and wedding dress and suit tailoring, we will be offering a personal service and exceptional quality finish to every customer and our on-site fitting rooms will allow for professional tailoring.”

Two more Zip Yard stores will be opened in Tesco Extra stores in September and October in Toton, Nottingham and Hayes Bulls Bridge near London.

The Zip Yard at The Tesco Extra store at Stretford (Manchester) will be open six days a week and have fitting rooms on site for tailoring services.

 

The Zip Yard Stretford Opening Hours:

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Tuesday – Friday

10am – 6pm

Saturday

10am – 5pm

Sunday

11am – 4pm