Shoppers will be able to browse round Oxford's latest department store when the new look Bhs opens tomorrow.
They can also enjoy a fun-packed day with their children when the store at the corner of Queen Street and St Ebbe's Street puts on entertainment and hands out balloons after the grand opening at 9am.
Store manager Anne Derlezka will be hosting the event with the non-executive director of the Bhs parent company Storehouse, Brian Hardy, and Stephen Tague, the manager director of Bhs, cutting the ribbon.
Staff have been working till late at night finishing off building work and bringing in clothes and other goods to get the 35,000 sq ft store ready. Shoppers will be able to find clothes for women, men and children in the new shop as well as fashion accessories.
The store, which has created 150 jobs, will also have lighting, bedding and home accessories on sale in the Homestore department and a 148-seater restaurant.
Ms Derlezka said: "The response from the people of Oxford is very encouraging and we hope they enjoy our opening day celebrations."
The store is still looking for more restaurant staff and casual workers.
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