The Centre, Livingston unveils plans to open new jewellery store and restaurant
The Centre, Livingston has unveiled plans to open a new jewellery store, F.Hinds and a 380-seater Marble Buffet restaurant.
The new restaurant will be their first site in a Scottish mall with both stores creating a total of 41 new jobs for the local area.
F.Hinds is a sixth generation, family-run jewellers which opened its first store in London in 1856 and now has 118 stores across the UK, the store will offer a wide range of products for every age, taste and occasion, as well as popular services including jewellery and watch repairs.
The store, which will be located next to Ryman, is due to open in August, bringing six new jobs to the shopping centre.
The contemporary designed Marble Buffet restaurant, which will create 35 new jobs, will be located above Nando's on Almondvale Boulevard, and is expected to open in May 2026.
It will feature live cooking stations with skilled chefs creating a wide selection of dishes from around the world including Asian, Indian and European.
The announcement follows the arrival of various new retailers to the shopping centre over the past 18 months, including the first Cinnabon in Scotland, Las Iguanas, wellbeing store Rituals, Danish lifestyle and homeware brand Sostrene Grene, Pop Specs, The Designer Rooms and a 90-seater Starbucks in February.
In addition to welcoming new retailers, the owners, LCP, part of M Core, one of Europe's leading, privately owned commercial property development and management companies, also recently announced plans to expand into the leisure sector.
The UK's leading family entertainment provider, Hollywood Bowl, is set to open a venue next year featuring 22 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade and a bar and diner, giving shoppers the opportunity to 'shop, eat and play' when they visit.
Rakesh Joshi, Director at LCP, part of M Core, said: 'We are delighted to welcome another fantastic restaurant, Marble Buffet, to our wide mix of existing places to dine out at The Centre, Livingston and also another leading high-street jewellery brand, F.Hinds.
'We are dedicated to ensuring that all of our new openings continue to keep the shopping centre firmly on the Scottish map as the number one destination to visit and enjoy a great day out with family and friends.'
Simon Eatough, Director at LCP, part of M Core and Asset Manager of The Centre Livingston, said: 'We are really looking forward to the opening of the jewellery store, F.Hinds and Marble Buffet's first site in a shopping centre early next year and delighted they will be creating 41 new jobs in West Lothian.
'The new restaurant will give our visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time dining out.
'We will continue to strengthen the existing diverse range of eateries and shops at The Centre, Livingston, with even more exciting announcements coming soon.'
Jeremy Hinds, Retail Director at F.Hinds, added: 'We're thrilled to be opening a new F.Hinds store at The Centre, Livingston, a prime destination that aligns with our growth plans in Scotland.
'This new location gives us the opportunity to bring our extensive range of quality jewellery and exceptional customer service to even more people. We look forward to becoming part of the local community and supporting jobs in the area as we continue to expand our national presence.'
A Marble Buffet spokesperson concluded: 'This is a really exciting time for us at Marble Buffet as we countdown to the launch of our first restaurant in a shopping centre.
'The Centre, Livingston is the perfect location for us and we are really looking forward to welcoming customers locally, and from afar, who want to savour the taste of lots of different international cuisines, all under one roof, where there's something to suit all tastes.'
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