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River Island’s Store Launch

River Island is excited to announce the grand opening of its newly expanded store at Glasgow Fort on Saturday, 11th October. As part of a major ‘glow up’ for the brand at Glasgow Fort, River Island is relocating its existing store within the centre to a larger, more modern unit located between Superdry and BPerfect. With a 13,616 sq ft sales floor, the new space will become River Island’s largest store in Scotland, giving customers even more fashion, choice, and inspiration under one roof.

The store has been designed with River Island’s signature style in mind, offering a spacious and elevated shopping experience that brings together womenswear, menswear, and kidswear in one dynamic destination. Shoppers will also enjoy a fully integrated shopping experience, combining physical and digital with interactive fitting rooms and seamless self-checkouts.

Speaking about the opening, Gemma Scarfe, Digital & Marketing Director at River Island, said: “We’re thrilled to be opening our biggest Glasgow store at Glasgow Fort. This exciting new space means we can showcase even more of what River Island has to offer, giving customers a fresh and elevated shopping experience.”

Phil Goodman, Centre Director at Glasgow Fort, added: “The opening of a new, larger store comes at the perfect time, with fresh season collections arriving and customers looking for the latest style inspiration. River Island has always been a popular choice with visitors, so we’re excited to see the new space come to life as the brand’s largest Scottish store to offer shoppers even more of what they love.”

To celebrate the launch, River Island has planned a weekend full of energy and engagement. The first 100 customers through the doors who spend £50 or more will receive an exclusive River Island goodie bag packed with treats, including beauty products from BPerfect. Shoppers can also enjoy complimentary coffees and matchas thanks to a special partnership with Skinny Coffee, a new local Glaswegian coffee shop, which will be serving drinks across the opening weekend.

The launch will mark a milestone moment for River Island in Scotland, and the new Glasgow Fort store promises to be a must-visit destination for shoppers looking to discover the latest collections in a brand-new setting.

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