The new store, which has taken over the former Sainsbury's unit at the centre, will open at 10am on August 14th.

The new store, a multi-million pound redevelopment and one of the companies largest branches in the UK, will incorporate a Lipsy, full homeware range and a new branch of Costa. The first 25 people in the queue will also be in with a chance of winning a Next gift card worth up to £100.

The 75,680 sq ft store is one of a number of brands that have invested in new space at the centre since intu took full ownership last year. Others include JD Sports, Topshop, River Island and McDonald's.

Merry Hill is set to welcome a range of new dining and leisure outlets and will also be fully refurbished under intu’s plans to spend £100 million to further enhance its retail and leisure mix.