Consumer electronics brand Samsung is opening a new 'experience' store in Bristol, 海角视频 property development and investment company Hammerson has announced.
The owner of the city's Cabot Circus shopping centre says the new 5,000 sq ft unit is expected to open in the spring of 2020.
The store will bring the brand’s latest mobile technologies to life, according to Hammerson, and showcase new Samsung devices and services.
There will also be Samsung Galaxy worhshops and tech support on offer at the branch.
The final design of the unit is still to be confirmed, but Hammerson is hoping the new store will drive footfall to Cabot.
Iain Mitchell, 海角视频 commercial director at Hammerson, said: “Samsung leads the pack when it comes to delivering a unique and memorable in-store experience that enables consumers to really immerse themselves in its products.
“Across our portfolio, we’re constantly looking to introduce brands that deliver something fresh and new, and Samsung does all that and more.
'It's a real vote of confidence in Cabot Circus'
“The new store is sure to be a footfall driver, and will really complement the broader technology offer at the destination.
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“It is a real vote of confidence in Cabot Circus that a leading brand like Samsung has chosen to open in the destination.”
Andy Webb, director of Samsung Experience Stores, said: “We’re really excited to bring a new Samsung Experience Store to Bristol’s Cabot Circus, with a wide range of services to our customers.
“We’ll be bringing our newest product line-ups, as well as offering visitors unique Galaxy workshops and unrivalled tech support so they can learn and explore our industry-leading devices all in one space.”
A number of other stores and restaurants have opened at Cabot Circus in 2019, including burrito and taco eatery Tortilla and gifting, homeware and stationery shop Typo.
Meanwhile restaurant and event space D&D London is to launch a new 13,000 sq ft venue in Quakers Friars next year. The new location will be D&D’s first site in the South West.
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