Home Bargains has confirmed the reopening date of one of its Glasgow stores after a lengthy refurbishment.

The popular store, at the Forge Retail Park, has been closed for an expansion that will see the shop floor increase by 50% in size.

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The Glasgow Times previously reported that the move was part of wider investment into Home Bargains’ UK stores and would bring more jobs to the location.

A spokesperson from Home Bargains confirmed that the East End store would be reopening on Saturday, October 22 - just in time for Christmas.

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In a statement back in May, a spokesperson from the firm said: "We are looking forward to providing Gallowgate with a store that is over 50% its current size, featuring even more great deals and boosting jobs in the local community.

“Home Bargains is committed to providing its loyal customers with high-quality products at low prices, and this includes ongoing investment into our stores across the UK.”