A popular stationery and homeware store is set to return to a shopping centre in Southampton.

Flying Tiger shocked shoppers by suddenly closing in May, and after months of speculation, the Danish fan favourite confirmed they would be relocating elsewhere in Westquay.

A sign on their new shop said the store would reopen in Autumn 2024, and now they have announced the new Flying Tiger will open on Black Friday (November 29).

Flying Tiger will be launching their festive products and the first 200 customers to come through the door will receive a complimentary goodie bag.

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The shop will create 12 permanent jobs and an additional 20 temporary positions during the Christmas season.

Michael Burke, Managing Director for Flying Tiger UK and Ireland, said that the Southampton store marks a significant milestone for the company.

Mr Burke said: “It becomes our 100th store in the UK and Ireland.

“Welcoming customers during Black Friday, we are looking forward to one of the busiest weekends over the festive trading period.

“With new items coming into stock every month, there’s always something new for our shoppers to discover.”

Flying Tiger’s original Westquay store opened in 2016 and their move has made way for international fashion brand Mango to move into the shopping centre.

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A spokesperson from Westquay previously told the Echo: “We have an international fashion brand taking Flying Tiger’s space so it is the usual asset management jigsaw of bringing in new brands and concepts to enhance the mix.”

Elsewhere in the shopping centre, a technology and accessories outlet also opened their doors in November.

Garmin brought famous faces to Southampton for their grand opening, including former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster, television presenter Katie Piper and the city’s own Olympian Iwan Thomas.

The 1,500 square foot shop – located on the Upper Shopping Level – opened on November 13.

Shopping centre giant Hammerson also secured full ownership of Westquay on November 7, purchasing an extra 50 per cent stake for £135m.

It therefore values the building at £270m.