THE opening date for Swindon's new Haribo shop has been revealed.

The MacArthur Glen Designer Outlet announced to shoppers that more than 100,000 packs of sweets are being delivered this week ready for the newest addition to the retail destination to open at 10am on Thursday, December 1.

The shop will be situated near the Krispy Kreme stand, and the Yankee Candle and Moss Bros storefronts.

Shoppers will be welcomed into the new store by Goldbear and the first 50 customers will receive a HARIBO goody bag as an extra special opening treat.

It will be the ninth brick-and-mortar branch for the Haribo brand's products, which includes Maoam. The company has promised that it will have the biggest pick 'n' mix section out of all of its stores so far. 

Store manager Matt Mills said: “We are super excited about our opening. Our ‘Happy World of HARIBO’ has so much to offer!

“We have the largest HARIBO Pick n Mix station in the UK and exclusive merchandise, including our new Christmas range such as HARIBO Christmas calendars, Christmas pyjamas or Candy Jars to ensure a sweet countdown to Christmas!

“We’ll make sure to bring moments of childlike happiness to Swindon this Christmas.”

Swindon Advertiser: The Haribo shop in Swindon's MacArthur Glen Designer OutletThe Haribo shop in Swindon's MacArthur Glen Designer Outlet (Image: MacArthur Glen Designer Outlet)