Flagship Scottish shopping centre confirms six new names for Christmas shoppers

Kathy Murdoch, centre director at Buchanan Galleries, said “In the lead up to Christmas, we’re excited to welcome new brands to the centre, continuing to offer our guests a wide variety of choices throughout the festive season and beyond.”

Murdoch added: “From fabulous fashion and homewares to thoughtful gifts and keepsakes, we’re sure guests will love all our new additions – with a few more to come.”

Average customer spend at Buchanan Galleries is second only to London’s Oxford Street making it a prime destination for consumers and retailers. Headline brands including John Lewis, Mango, Lego, Monki and Lakeland already have units in the centre, which neighbours the Royal Concert Hall.

Och Vegan Cosmetics opens, for their second stint at the galleries, on November 13 selling customisable giftboxes made up of vegan, natural and zero-waste products including lip balms, deodorants and shampoos. Calendar Club is adding a range of official football calendars and merchandise from Scottish Premiership clubs to its offering for 2024-25.

Heritage Accessories trades in Scottish-made warm clothing including hats and scarves, and will bring its luxe Harris Tweed line for the winter and Christmas gift customers. Pop Specs, another of the new brands operates a business model matching customers to their glasses, with or without a prescription, within just 20 minutes.

Pop Specs will be a permanent kiosk in at Buchanan Galleries, and the remaining five brands will serve as pop-ups during the busy festive period.

Last year, PWC estimated Scottish consumers were scaling back on Christmas, matching a UK-wide trend which saw average spend on presents, food and sundries fall from £480 in 2022 to £440 in 2023.