Global fashion brand announces first Glasgow store
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A GLOBAL fashion brand is launcing a brand new store in Glasgow.
Stradivarius stocks the latest ladies' fashion and is opening in Silverburn.
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Spanish retailer Stradivarius is opening in Glasgow
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The Spanish retailer was founded in the mid 90s and boasts 800 stores worldwide.
It comes after the shopping centre, in Glasgow's southside, recently opened a flagship Zara store.
David Pierotti, General Manager of Silverburn, said: 'It's fantastic to be welcoming Stradivarius to Silverburn - another exciting addition from Inditex that reflects our continued commitment to providing a best-in-class experience for all our guests.
'The fact that Silverburn will host such a strong line-up of Inditex brands underlines the centre's status as Scotland's leading retail and leisure destination.'
A blurb for the new store reads: "Scotland's leading retail and leisure destination, Silverburn, has announced it has secured Spanish fashion label Stradivarius, further strengthening its fashion offer.
"Owned by international fashion group Inditex, Stradivarius has chosen Silverburn to open their first Glasgow store, taking over a 6,462 sq ft unit.
"Its arrival means Silverburn will soon host four Inditex brands in a line-up including the newly opened Zara flagship and Pull&Bear, as well as Bershka, which is due to open this summer.
"Founded in 1994, Stradivarius now operates over 800 stores worldwide.
"The brand is known for trend-driven designs across clothing, footwear and accessories at affordable prices."
Elsewhere a popular burger chain is set to open a second branch in a Scottish city - and fans will love it.
Much-loved fast-food joint Shakedown is already a favourite among locals in Edinburgh for its mouth-watering grub.
And it is now set to open another brand-new branch in the capital city.
The eatery already has a branch in Corstorphine after it first opened on St John's Road back in 2023.
It also has three other locations south of the border, which are all in Manchester - one in Withington, another in Wythenshawe and the third in Cheadle Hulme.
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