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Exact date revealed for shop dubbed ‘Mini Ikea’ to open new Scots store
A BARGAIN retailer dubbed “mini IKEA” has revealed the opening date for its second-ever Scottish store.
Søstrene Grene previously revealed that it was set to open three more stores across the country.
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The Danish chain opened its first branch north of the border back in 2022 in Glasgow’s St Enoch Centre.
But the retailer, which has 275 stores worldwide, revealed that it planned to open more branches as part of huge UK expansion plans.
We previously revealed that one new store would feature in Bon Accord Shopping Centre in Aberdeen, and another would appear at Waverly Market in Edinburgh.
The third one is set to open on Buchanan Street in Glasgow, making it the city’s second branch.
But bosses have now revealed the opening date for the new Aberdeen store.
Shoppers will be able to pick up bargain buys from the homeware store from Friday, June 21.
Really looking forward to the opening in Aberdeen… the best news ever!
Facebook user
The store will open its doors for the first time at around 10am.
Bosses shared the exciting news with followers on social media.
Sharing the event on Facebook, the team wrote: “Anna and Clara are delighted to announce the opening of their second Scottish store, located at Bon Accord Shopping Centre in Aberdeen.
“The store will offer a wide assortment of home interiors, furniture, kitchen items, hobby articles, party supplies, toys, and much more at affordable prices.”
Users quickly flocked to the comments to share their excitement at the news.
One person said: “Will certainly look forward to visiting and certainly glad it will be good for the Bon Accord Centre”.
Another added: “So looking forward to this!”
Someone else wrote: “Fantastic news.”
And a fourth posted: “Amazing. I love the Glasgow one and wanted you to come to Aberdeen”.
While a fifth chimed in: “Really looking forward to the opening in Aberdeen… the best news ever!!!!”
Søstrene Grene offers an assortment of Scandi-inspired homeware, soft furnishings, kitchen products, furniture and much more.
‘REALLY EXCITED’
BOSSES at Søstrene Grene previously revealed that they couldn’t wait for shoppers to visit their new stores.
Mikkel Grene, CEO and co-owner, said: “We are really excited to continue the roll out of our ‘Retail for the Senses’ store design.
“Not only do we want our customers to enjoy our fantastic selection of products, but we also look to provide a shopping experience that offers a moment of calm and relaxation.”
It was founded in 1973 by husband and wife Inger Grene and Knud Cresten Vaupell Olsen.
Like IKEA, the shop sells homeware and furniture designed in a typical Scandinavian fashion.
It stocks a wide range of homeware, furniture, kitchen products, season decorations, gifting and craft pieces all for customers to get their hands on.
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The store demonstrates the Danish concept of “hygge” through instore experiences and comforting products.
Hygge is the quality of cosiness and contentment and is a key element of the Danish lifestyle.
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