Sephora Glasgow: Excitement as second Scottish store opens in Silverburn today
People started queuing outside the new shop in the early hours of Thursday morning.
Today (Thursday, August 13) saw beauty and cosmetics company Sephora open their second Scottish store at Glasgow’s Silverburn Shopping Centre - with doors opening at 10am.
It’s the second Sephora shop to open in Scotland this summer after shoppers were welcomed to their new branch in Edinburgh’s St James Quarter last month.
Spanning 4,940 sq ft of floor space, the new store brings some of the world’s most talked-about beauty names all under one roof, alongside expert advice, personalised services and Sephora’s latest in-store beauty technology.T
This morning, Sephora UK’s Managing Director Sarah Boyd, alongside the Sephora UK leadership team, officially cut the ribbon and welcomed the first beauty fans through the doors, kicking off four days of celebrations at Silverburn.And Sephora is making sure its Glasgow arrival gets the welcome it deserves.
From Thursday, August 13, to Sunday, August 16, Silverburn will play host to a packed programme of music, beauty experiences, exclusive rewards, giveaways and surprises throughout the opening weekend.
The celebrations will feature DJ sets from Haley Zalassi, DJ Lu, Shedcat, Ocean, Amzil, Yuzo B2B Kiia and Loose E, alongside performances from Beeswax, Shneedzawoman and CJ Banks.
Beauty lovers can also expect surprise and delight moments from some of the biggest names in beauty, including Vieve, BYOMA, Kayali, Gisou, Caudalie, Maria Nila and Inde Wild, while those joining the celebrations can enjoy treats from IRN-BRU, Walkers Shortbread, Black Sheep Coffee, Wingstop, Patisserie Valerie and Hotel Chocolat.
Customers making any purchase during this period, while stocks last, will also receive a Beauty Bonus Card with chances to win goodie bags, Sephora merch, complimentary makeup services and discounts and beauty treats from Tower 28, Topicals, Fazit, Merit and Makeup by Mario.
Beyond shelves offering brands such as rhode, Haus Labs, Makeup by Mario, Merit Beauty, Half Magic, Yepoda and Tower 28, customers can experience Sephora UK’s new Beauty Scan technology, which uses an advanced lens operated by a Beauty Advisor to assess factors including skin oil and hydration levels and support more precise foundation shade matching.
Sarah Boyd, Managing Director, Sephora UK, said: “The opening of our Glasgow Silverburn store is a proud milestone for Sephora UK. Following the incredible response to our Edinburgh opening, we knew beauty lovers in the west of Scotland were ready for Sephora too, and we’re so excited to finally open our doors.
“Every new store is about more than just opening a new place to shop. We want to create a beauty destination where people can discover something new, experiment, learn and be inspired. Glasgow has such an incredible energy and sense of style, and we can’t wait to become part of the city’s beauty community.”
Diarmuid Donohoe, General Manager of Silverburn, added: “Sephora UK's arrival in Scotland is one of the biggest retail stories of the summer. Their decision to open their first Glasgow store at Silverburn reflects our position as a leading retail destination and our appeal to the most sought-after international brands. We could not be more thrilled to welcome them.”
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