Harvey Norman Opens Flagship Store In Merry Hill

Harvey Norman, an Australian lifestyle, technology and home appliance retail chain, has opened a flagship store in Merry Hill, Dudley.

Located in the former Debenhams unit at the shopping complex, the 57,000 sq ft store is the retailer's first location in England, offering customers a wide range of luxury furniture, home appliances, and lifestyle technology.

Graeme Jones, Executive Director at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, commented: “The arrival of Harvey Norman exemplifies the transformation of Merry Hill...going from a centre struggling with vacancy to one that is thriving. Delivering and retaining the right anchors has been key to that...we went after Harvey Norman because they align perfectly with our catchment, and the West Midlands deserves a unique store of this calibre.”

Lachlan Roach, Managing Director of Harvey Norman UK, added: “The opportunity to open in a key national destination like Merry Hill was not one to miss, it makes for the perfect home for our flagship location. We’re a customer-centric brand, and Merry Hill has a vibrant community, so we are thrilled to bring both our extensive range of lifestyle, technology, and entertainment products and the exceptional service that Harvey Norman is renowned for worldwide.”

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Over the past 21 years, Harvey Norman has expanded its worldwide presence with stores in Malaysia, Singapore, Slovenia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Merry Hill announced the opening on its website:

IT’S HERE: Harvey Norman has opened the doors to its Merry Hill flagship store, with the brand making its national debut at our centre!

The global lifestyle, technology and home appliance retailer is not only a new name for the centre; it’s also the first EVER store in England! Founded in Australia, Harvey Norman now has over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe.

Harvey Norman is known as the home of big brands, including Samsung, Apple, Dyson, Smeg, Miele and many more. The store also offers luxury furniture, from sofas to bedroom suites and mattresses, and features dedicated areas for each product category.

This includes a cooking appliance centre specifically designed for Merry Hill shoppers, and in-store services e.g. click & collect and LoveTech, for all your technology set-up needs.

Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager at Merry Hill, said: “We’ve eagerly awaited the arrival of home, lifestyle and technology retailer, Harvey Norman. They truly offer something for everyone, bringing a wide range of homewares, furniture and appliances in an exceptional store environment for our visitors to enjoy.

“The opening of this retail giant comes at an exciting time for the centre, and it takes Merry Hill to the next level as we continue to evolve, so our visitors can enjoy everything they need under one roof, alongside a destination for eating, drinking and relaxing.

“The Harvey Norman team has got some exciting plans for the new store in the coming months, which we hope to share soon.”

Lachlan Roach, Managing Director of Harvey Norman UK, added: “With over 300 stores in eight countries across the globe, it will be no surprise that we have been wanting to make our entrance to the English market for a while. The opportunity we had to open in a key national destination like Merry Hill was not one to miss, and it makes for the perfect home for our flagship location.

“We’re a customer-centric brand, and Merry Hill has a vibrant community, so we are thrilled to bring both our extensive range of lifestyle, technology, and entertainment products and the exceptional service that Harvey Norman is renowned for worldwide.”

Find Harvey Norman’s Merry Hill flagship store on the Lower Mall, in the former Debenhams unit.

Source : Insight DIY

Image : (C) Shaun Fellows / Shine Pix Ltd

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