Conference News Supplements CN Manchester Supplement, June 2018 | Page 8

8 Manchester Cottoning on Victoria Warehouse has gone from the cotton trade to hosting trade shows and more: so what’s the appeal? ictoria Warehouse is an event space like no other in the heart of Manchester. The building’s heritage in the cotton trade has been a symbol of strength and innovation in the city for more than 100 years. The venue is now channelling that spirit into Manchester showmanship. The historic nature and unconventional surroundings of Victoria Warehouse have inspired some of Britain’s greatest brands. Household names such as Co-op, Topshop, Mini, Jaguar Landrover, Kellogg’s, and Manc