As Marks & Spencer stores go, this one is one of the smaller offerings, however if the last time…read moreyou visited Hamilton was around 12 years ago, the store is now nearly 4 times the size it was way back then - so, it's not as small as it could be!! In the last 12 years the store has been extended 3 times and even more recently has been re-furbished which means that although it's exterior looks like something from the 70's, the interior is modern, fresh and airy, just like every other modern M&S. I might be slightly biased as I worked in the store for 7 years, albeit several years ago, but I reckon the staff in the Hamilton store are among the most helpful and friendly staff employed by M&S and this is reflected in the neat and tidy, well stocked shelves/racks in the store. One of the best additions to the store in the last few years is the coffee shop - it's well worth a visit!

A haunting whiff of desperation wafts around your nostrils as you walk through the Regent Shopping…read moreCentre in the middle of Hamilton, a few lurking souls hide in the shadows, some of the store fronts stare back at you like a black abyss contained behind glass or garish trinkets vie for your attention. And then like a shimmering white eruption of sophistication at the end of the world trusty M&S looms into view. The branch of Marks and Spencer itself is probably what you would expect in a small town, recently modernised to the new M&S decor and display styles they squeeze quite a lot in, although don't expect the same range as you would find in a city centre or out-of-town style branch. They have smaller ranges of the usual clothing departments, a home accessories section and a cafe. The food-hall is good for this size of store; at the end of the day, post-work, the shelves are generally well stacked as the staff are busy beavering away to replenish the stock. This is the part of the shop that I visit most and do find it to be the busiest, at least in the evening when I think most of the customers are popping-in on their way home.

I'm totally in agreement with both of the other reviews for this place - it's so bad. The most…read moreuseful thing in here is probably Argos, and that's saying something. At one point there was an upstairs indoor market where loads of little stalls had various things on offer, from trinkets to paintings, and it was quite popular. Since that disappeared I've probably made an appearance in here once, and that was to walk through to get to the other side.

The New Cross Shopping Centre has been in Hamilton for years and years. It used to house a massive…read moreSomerfield store and a butchers, and not much else. Newly refurbished in 2004, it now holds the same butchers, no Somerfield and...well, not much else. There is a nice new shiny floor and automatic doors though, and a sit in Greggs the Bakers. That's about the highest accolade i can give the place. I still tend to walk through here though, and i have no idea why. Perhaps to see if it has magically turned into somewhere with good shops overnight, or maybe just to remind myself what a pointless place it is. Every single tome i have been, it's literally like a ghost town, with the majority of people here being employees. They did try to make the upstairs section into a market once, but that quickly petered out, and so the cycle of shops opening and swiftly closing three weeks later began, and hasn't stopped since. There is a big Savers in here which is good for toiletries, and an Argos, a Peacocks and Bon Marche, but other than that...it's empty. Give this one a miss...although if it's raining it gives a good bit of shelter between the bus station and the Regent Centre...that's it's only saving grace!

Calling this place a shopping centre is a bit of a lie…read more The shops were simply covered up with glass some years ago and now form a sort of enclosed shopping area. There are only half a dozen shops or thereabouts. Inside though, it's clean, tidy and well lit. There are some cracking shops inside including a great WH Smith, Marks and Spencers, Early Learning Centre, Millets, Thortons and The Body Shop. There are also a few phone shops and game shops. There is also a really good wee cafe in here, The Capocci Man. Spent alot of time in here recently, having travelled over to Hamilton alot to visit the excellent sports complex.

The Regent Shopping Centre is slowly becoming one of the worst shopping centre's known to man…read more Don't get me wrong, this place used to be wonderful! Clothes shops, cafes, game stores and even a massive Woolworths, but most of that has gone now, leaving Hamilton shoppers with a costa, a few pound shops, a Wilkinsons, and a New Look. The only good thing going for this place is Marks and Spencer's. The only reason I'm giving this place a 3 star review despite it sounding like it deserves 1 is because I still love the place. On a Saturday afternoon, the amount of characters you see in here is great and I badly wish this place could return to it's former glory. Damn it economy!

Probably one of the biggest retail stores in Hamilton, this handy shop is located just outside the…read moreactual town centre itself, down next to the cinema. It has everything that you'd expect your city Next to have, and has recently opened a 'Next Home' section that caters to all of your home furnishing needs! Incredibly friendly staff, especially the manager, who's a friendly wee man who's currently wearing wonderful little Christmas sweater vests to get into the season.

This store is located at the bottom of Hamilton just along from Asda. It is easy enough to find and…read morethe car park is free for 2 hours. The store is welcoming and easy to access so ideal for wheelchairs and prams. They stock the usual items of clothing for the whole family although it is not the biggest store it does have trousers, jeans, tops etc for both women and men and a nice small children's section. I needed a pair of wellies but the child's feet were so small but i found a pair here and the person was delighted. The cost was not too expensive compared to other shops. The store is well lit and the stock is displayed so you can located what your looking for easily. The staff are friendly and helpful.

This is situated with the shopping centre in Hamilton accross from Marks and Spencers the store is…read moresplit onto two levels. They stock a range of clothes from casual jeans and tops to smart trousers and work clothes. They also have a range of shoes and bags to help finish off your new look. The sale racks tend to be located near the door as you walk in and the staff are friendly enough. It is one of the closest Dorothy Perkins store as the one in East Kilbride is now closed other than that your other best options are Glasgow.