A flashmob of more than 100 dancers livened up George Square today, (Friday 27 June), at the launch of the Glasgow 2014 Superstore.
Clyde, the Official Glasgow 2014 Mascot, had a starring role in the dance routine and then did the honours by cutting the ribbon and officially opening the store alongside Glasgow 2014 Chief Executive David Grevemberg.
The 12,500 sq ft store will open to the public from 9am on Saturday 28 June and will stock a whole range of new merchandise which has not yet been available – including a one metre high Clyde and a kilted Clyde.
The superstore in the heart of Glasgow will sell a large range of official Games merchandise and will also stock a number of special edition products which would normally only be available at Games venues.
All Team Scotland merchandise will be available in the shop which is one of more than 40 retail units which will operate across the city and in venues.
The store is creating new jobs as part of a drive which will see several hundred temporary jobs created in Glasgow to handle the sale of official Commonwealth Games merchandise.
David Grevemberg, Chief Executive of Glasgow 2014, said:
“The opening of the shop to the public marks the 25 day countdown to the Games and you can really feel the momentum building now. The sheer scale and size of the store and great range of merchandise on offer will ensure that customers will be able to enjoy a fantastic Games shopping experience.”
Merchandise can also be bought online at https://shop.glasgow2014.com.