Much has been made of the decline of Glasgow's city centre in recent years.
But one retailer has just made a significant multi-million pound investment into one of Buchanan Street's most iconic retail units.
Luxury family jeweller Laings officially opened the doors to its multi-floor flagship store yesterday within B-listed Rowan House. The firm invested £5 million into the transformation of the historic building, creating a luxury showroom which covers more than 7,000 sq ft across two floors of retail space.
The ground floor is dedicated to luxury watch brands including Rolex, Patek Philippe and TAG Heuer, along with Laings’ pre-owned range, while the first floor focuses on the Laings jewellery collection.
A family-owned and family-run firm, Laings was first established in 1840 and has been built on by six successive generations of the family.
They move into Buchanan Street from their home of 50 years in Argyll Arcade, where all staff have been brought to the new location. A further four roles have been created through the move, bringing the total showroom staff to 30.
Joe Walsh, CEO of Laings, said: “Today represents a momentous occasion for Laings - as a family as well as a business. We are beyond proud to open our new flagship store in the heart of the city where our journey began. This opening marks the next significant step in that journey, as we ensure top quality service and client experiences are delivered throughout all our UK locations.
“We are determined to play our part in revitalising the high street through our continued commitment to offering exceptional quality and choice, as well as protecting and enhancing the skills, craftsmanship and expertise that comes with working in our extraordinary industry. We look forward to welcoming existing and new clients through our doors.”
For more information about Laings, visit www.LaingsUK.com.
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