West Lothian Courier

Store move Next’s big Livi project

- Debbie Hall

Retailer Next is to open a new store at Almondvale West Retail Park, near The Centre, Livingston early next year.

The new shop is expected to create 14 new jobs when it opens and up to 50 during the constructi­on phase of both the new Next store and the wider £3.5m improvemen­t programme at the park.

Next is moving from its current location within The Centre, Livingston to a store more than double its original size at the retail park as it aims to provide its shoppers with a larger store with an increased breadth of offers and new brands.

In addition to the new signing, The Centre, Livingston, is investing £3.5m to upgrade the park to include new shopfronts, cladding and pavements as well as new wayfinding. Car parks will also be resurfaced. The improvemen­t works will start in February.

Patrick Robbertze, Centre Director at The Centre, Livingston, said: “We are delighted to be announcing a new store with Next which will help transform the park and attract new shoppers.

“Our investment plans are part of our ongoing commitment to deliver a fresh, enjoyable shopping experience for our loyal customers and also for those who travel from afar to visit our mall and we are confident they will be absolutely delighted with the finished look and improved retail offering.”

Gordon Anderson, Project Architect at 3DReid, added: “3DReid has sought to provide a distinct and high-quality appearance to Almondvale West Retail Park.

“The extensive structural glass façade to unit 1A and the faceted cladding to Units 2-5 present a significan­t aesthetic improvemen­t to the fabric which distinguis­hes Almondvale West Retail Park from the adjacent architectu­re and connect it visually with The Centre.”

Maxi Constructi­on has been appointed to undertake the constructi­on works.

The new store will offer an extensive range of ladieswear, menswear, childrensw­ear and homeware as well as providing new concession­s including a Lipsy, Costa Coffee, Paperchase and a barber.

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Shopping heaven An artist’s impression of the new store

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