Occupiers upsize to Two Express

Two companies have moved from PJD Group’s sister building One Express off Manchester’s Great Ancoats Street in deals totalling 13,500 sq ft.

The first floor at Two Express was vacated by CTI Digital in January this year, with the two tenants moving quickly to secure space as the landlord divided the floor into two suites.

Eleven Sports Media has taken 7, 250 sq ft and Rosso & Azzuro Retail 6,250 sq ft, reflecting a significant increase from its previous suite size in One Express.

Initially, Eleven TV occupied 1,202 sq ft and Rosso 1,232 sq ft, with both companies then growing quickly, taking a further 732 sq ft and 498 sq ft respectively.

Eleven Sports Medeia works with sports clubs to create community business programmes. Working across the US and UK, it works with NFL franchises including the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens, and also works from Manchester and Blackpool with European football clubs including Leeds United, Bristol City and FC Kobenhavn.

The office space has been reconfigured and re-presented. Credit: Nic Taylor, TJM Projects

Rosso & Azzurro is the parent company for fashion brands including Syna, Trailberg and Lorenzo Veratti.

Mark Davies, managing director of PJD Group, said “I am delighted that two growing businesses have chosen to relocate to a building within the PJD Group, this is evidence that providing quality forward fitted suites in amenity-rich buildings helps to foster a community spirit.

Jack Spellacy, director at Rosso & Azzuro, said: “Relocating to Two Express marks a significant step for us. Staying within the PJD portfolio was a natural choice, the team has always been responsive and supportive, and the space at Two Express offers us the flexibility and quality we need as we scale.”

OBI represented PJD on both deals. Andrew Cowell, transactions and asset management at the advisory firm, said: “It’s fantastic to see Rosso & Azzuro and Eleven Sports Media continuing to thrive within the PJD portfolio. Their relocation to Two Express, where each has secured high-quality, fitted and furnished workspace, reflects their impressive momentum and ambitious growth.

“Both companies have made significant commitment in the Ancoats district. Since opening their first Manchester offices with PJD in 2023, they’ve grown rapidly and found a strategic property partner in PJD who understands and supports their evolving requirements during their exciting phase of expansion.”