Boots opens brand new store in Glasgow Central Station
Designed to deliver an enhanced shopping experience for commuters and travellers, the new branch is open from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday, and 9am to 6pm on Sundays.
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The new shop will also be providing the NHS pharmacy service operates from 9am to 7pm on Saturdays.
Conveniently located next to the station's entrance, the store is easily accessible for those on the move.
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Emma Collins, Store Manager at Boots Glasgow Central Station, said: 'Located in one of the country's busiest stations, we welcome thousands of people to our store each week, and we love being able to help them on their journey – whether they need to see a pharmacist, grab lunch on the go, are popping in to get blister plasters or want to pick up skincare for a pamper when they get home, we've got something for everyone.
"We are delighted to open our brand-new store and can't wait to welcome even more passengers through our doors.'
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For those in need of last-minute travel essentials, the store stocks a wide range of products, including toiletries and everyday items from popular beauty brands such as No7, Soap & Glory, and Boots' own label.
Customers can also enjoy a variety of food and drink options, with the classic Boots Meal Deal available for those seeking a quick bite before or after their journey.
Boots has had a presence at Glasgow Central Station for nearly a century. Its first store opened there in 1931, marking it as the first Boots branch in a railway station in Scotland.
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