Shoppers queue for three hours for launch of new Livingston H&M store

Crowds turned up in their droves and queued for up to three hours for the official opening of H&M's new Livingston store on Saturday.
Mum and daughter Narelle and Sharee Shearer at the opening of the new H&M store in Livingston.Mum and daughter Narelle and Sharee Shearer at the opening of the new H&M store in Livingston.
Mum and daughter Narelle and Sharee Shearer at the opening of the new H&M store in Livingston.

Shoppers received goody bags and wrist bands for 25% off and were entertained by an H&M team dance to celebrate the opening at The Centre shopping mall. A live DJ also provided the soundtrack to the day.

The new larger store, which has been relocated in the former BHS store features Ladies, Divided, Men’s and Kidswear ranges.

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The first customer, Narelle Shearer from Carnwarth, who started queuing at 8am for the 11am opening, said: “The new store is fantastic and was really worth waiting in the queue for so long.

“I loved the team dance and the instore entertainment which all added to a great shopping day out.”

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, said: “The opening of the new relocated, extended H&M store is a great addition to the existing fantastic retail offering we have at The Centre, Livingston.

“There was a great buzz in the mall today to celebrate the opening which I’m sure will continue to be a huge hit with our customers both locally and from further afield.”

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