Shoppers at Merry Hill will soon be able to browse an even bigger selection of Bath & Body Works products, as the popular fragrance and body care retailer prepares to open its first standalone store at the shopping centre later this year.

The new 1,270 sq ft store will be located on the Lower Mall, opposite The Body Shop and Holland & Barrett, and will stock a wide range of the brand’s bestselling products, including fragrance mists, body lotions, shower gels, home fragrance diffusers and its well-known three-wick candles.

The opening follows the success of Bath & Body Works’ existing presence within NEXT at Merry Hill, giving customers access to a much larger collection of products, including new launches and seasonal ranges.

The announcement is the latest addition to Merry Hill’s ongoing transformation, which has recently welcomed brands including MINISO and Ben & Jerry’s, as well as unveiling a significantly expanded Superdrug store, now the largest in the UK.

Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager at Merry Hill, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming Bath & Body Works in its own dedicated store, providing visitors with even more choice when it comes to beauty, fragrance and self-care products.

“The brand has already proven popular with our shoppers through its presence within NEXT, and we’re excited for customers to experience a wider range of products when the new store opens later this year.”

A spokesperson for Bath & Body Works added: “Following the success of our range within NEXT at Merry Hill, we’re thrilled to be opening our first standalone store at the centre. The new location will allow customers to discover even more of our signature fragrances, body care products and home fragrance collections.”

Bath & Body Works is expected to open on the Lower Mall later this year. For more information about Merry Hill’s shops, restaurants and leisure attractions, visit mymerryhill.co.uk.