Starbucks to join The Centre, Livingston

Starbucks is set to become the latest operator to join The Centre, Livingston later this month.

The global coffee shop chain has taken a 90 cover, 3,200 sq ft unit which is expected to open in mid-February.

Starbucks joins over 150 stores and restaurants at The Centre, Livingston, including the likes of M&S, River Island, Flannels, H&M, Hotel Chocolat, Wagamama, Nando’s and Five Guys.

Other brands which have joined the scheme over the past 12 months include Cinnabon, Rituals, Søstrene Grene, Las Iguanas, BeLeaf Juice Bar, Beauty’s Inn, Pop Specs, Buzart, Afro Crest, The Designer Rooms, Loris Parfum, The Watch Lab, Barclays Bank, and Elite Smile Dental Clinic.

Also set to join the scheme is family entertainment provider Hollywood Bowl, which will open a 26,000 sq ft venue next year at The Centre.

Rakesh Joshi, director at LCP, part of M Core, said: “We are delighted to get 2025 off to a brilliant start with the opening of Starbucks at The Centre, Livingston this month, which continues to reflect our commitment to attracting high-quality brands to the shopping centre.

“The last 12 months has been a great time for us with the arrival of international brands including Cinnabon, Rituals and Søstrene Grene, and the unveiling of our plans to expand into experience-led activities, with more exciting announcements in the pipeline, which will further enhance the overall experience for our shoppers.”