Swedish fashion giant H&M announced it will open its fourth store in Auckland at Westfield Newmarket on December 12.

The 2300sqm store, the retailer’s ninth store in New Zealand, will have two levels and will feature a range of apparel and accessories for men, women, youth, kids and baby, as well as the retailer’s home concept.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the much-anticipated Westfield Newmarket.” said Daniel Lattemann, Country Sales manager for H&M New Zealand.

Lettemann said they are also delighted to be able to finally offer a second Auckland location for their H&M home concept.

“We have seen such a demand since launching the concept in our Commercial Bay store last year,” he said.

According to H&M, recruitment for approximately 50 employees is underway.

The fashion retailer, which entered the New Zealand market in 2016, now has seven stores nationwide located in Sylvia Park, Commercial Bay, and Botany Town Centre in Auckland, The Crossing in Christchurch, Queensgate in Wellington, Tauranga Crossing, and Chartwell Shopping Centre in Hamilton.

The recently announced store opening is the eighth and is set to open in Westfield Riccarton on November 7, 2019.