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Scottish shopping centre to host major US fashion brand

Scottish shopping centre to host major US fashion brand

Yahoo26-03-2025

A major international fashion brand is to open at one of Scotland's leading shopping centres.
The American clothing store Hollister will join the line-up of apparel outlets at Silverburn in Glasgow this summer.
Hollister, a division of Abercrombie & Fitch Co, is sold through approximately 500 stores worldwide.
The new store will be located in Silverburn's main atrium, with an opening date in time for the summer season.
The store will open in Silverburn this summer (Image: Silverburn) The news marks a coup for Silverburn and follows a record-breaking year for the centre, which saw 15.2 million guests visit throughout 2024.
The retail and leisure centre will soon welcome a series of new brands to its line-up, including the first Glasgow stores for Spanish retail duo Bershka and Pull&Bear, and leading luxury department store H beauty.
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Black Sheep Coffee are due to open a cafe while bowling venue King Pins is also set to open soon.
David Pierotti, General Manager of Silverburn said: 'It's fantastic to welcome another globally recognised and sought-after brand to Silverburn.
'Hollister's arrival further enhances our growing fashion offer and reflects our commitment to providing a best-in-class retail and leisure experience for all our guests.
'Silverburn is on a roll and the team is eager for what's to come. With our latest additions and a packed schedule of events, 2025 is set to be an exciting year for us.'

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