The client

Fanatics Collectibles is launching a dynamic pop-up retail experience in Manchester Arndale (Unit L29, New Cannon Street, M4 3AJ) from 17 October 2025 to January 2026. The store offers a vibrant mix of trading cards (Premier League, Match Attax, Star Wars, F1), club memorabilia (Manchester United, Manchester City), and interactive features including:

• Card-breaking tables
• “Take a Card, Leave a Card” wall
• Grabbing machine
• Personalised photocard creation booth

The concept is designed to immerse fans and collectors in a tech-enabled, community-driven retail environment.

The challenge

Fanatics sought to elevate the in-store experience with large-format digital signage that could:

• Promote key products and events
• Respond dynamically to in-store activations
• Be remotely managed and supported throughout the pop-up’s duration

The solution needed to be high-impact, reliable, and easy to operate, with minimal on-site maintenance.

Our solution

UX Global was commissioned to supply, install, and support two 75″ AllSee 4K commercial displays within the store. These displays are powered by My Signage Portal, a System-on-Chip CMS that enables:

• Remote content management for real-time updates
• Performance monitoring to ensure uptime
• Technical support without the need for site visits

By eliminating the need for external media players, UX Global delivered a clean, streamlined installation that maximised visibility and simplified operations.

 Success

The retail technology solutions delivered by UX Global helped Fanatics achieve their goal of creating a visually engaging and interactive retail space:

• High-impact visuals attracted footfall and highlighted collector zones
• Remote management enabled fast, seamless content updates
• Reliable performance ensured consistent operation throughout the pop-up

The result: a memorable, tech-enhanced experience for fans and collectors in the heart of Manchester.