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New Openings at Scotland's Biggest Shopping Centre

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The Centre, in Livingston, West Lothian, is preparing for two new openings, a 1,395-square-foot F.Hinds jewellery store and a 15,770 sq ft Marble Buffet restaurant, both of which will bring over 40 new jobs to the area. The F.Hinds store is set to open in August, while the Marble Buffet restaurant is expected to open in May next year. The announcements come on the heels of various new retailers arriving at The Centre over the past 18 months, including Cinnabon, Las Iguanas, and Starbucks.

Key Takeaways:

  • F.Hinds, a sixth-generation family-run business, will open a 1,395-square-foot store at The Centre in August, creating six jobs.
  • Marble Buffet, a 15,770 sq ft restaurant, will open its first site within a Scottish shopping centre in May next year, creating 35 jobs.
  • The two new openings will bring a total of 41 new jobs to the area.
  • The Centre has welcomed several new retailers over the past 18 months, including Cinnabon, Las Iguanas, Rituals, Sostrene Grene, Pop Specs, and a 90-seater Starbucks.
  • The mall's owner, LCP, part of M Core, has announced plans to expand into the leisure sector, including the opening of a 26,000 sq ft Hollywood Bowl venue next year.
  • Rakesh Joshi, director at LCP, and Simon Eatough, fellow director, expressed excitement for the new openings and their commitment to keeping The Centre as the top destination for shopping and leisure in Scotland.

Statistics:

  • The Centre houses over 150 stores and eateries.
  • F.Hinds has 118 branches across the UK.
  • The Marble Buffet restaurant will cover 15,770 sq ft.
  • The F.Hinds store will cover 1,395 sq ft.
  • 41 new jobs will be created by the two new openings.
  • 26,000 sq ft will be covered by the Hollywood Bowl venue.

Sources:

  • (1) Business: Landmark Scottish shopping centre unveils new names and opening date for vast Fraser's concept store (4777236)
  • (2) Business: Property group LCP snaps up industrial units in Central Belt (1412677)
  • (3) Arts and culture: Rock and bowl with Hollywood Bowls - Design a pin competition (5189673)

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