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Here you can stay up to date on everything happening here at Grand Samarkand! Everything from upcoming events and new openings to changes and other fun things.

Upcoming Events

Once a month
Senior Tuesdays
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Every month
Join the Friends Club
Join us for the Friends Club's monthly activities!
June 19–20
Happy Midsummer!
Midsummer 🌸
June 27
Friends Club, June 27
Join the Rödis & Grönis Friends Club!
August 11
Senior Tuesday, Aug. 11
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August 25
New store opens in August
BROTHERS is moving in
August 29
Friends Club Aug. 29
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September 8
Senior Tuesday, Sept. 8
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September 19
Friends Club, Sept. 19
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October 3
Friends Club, October 3
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October 13
Senior Tuesday, Oct. 13
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October 31
Friends Club Oct. 31
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November 10
Seniors' Tuesday, Nov. 10
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November 21
Friends Club, Nov. 21
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December 8
Senior Tuesday, Dec. 8
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The Latest from Grand Samarkand

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Subway has opened
A warm welcome back home!
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Happy National Day
We're open all weekend from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.!
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Wemboö Farm Store Pop-Up
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Mandy and the Butterfly
Check out a preview of the show!
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Book Signing with Elin Wirestad
Author Meet-and-Greet at Akademibokhandeln on May 30
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Men's Night at Twilfit by Change
A theme night for all men!
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Open on Ascension Day weekend
Open all weekend!
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Circus Activity with Roman
Circus performer Roman will be performing circus tricks, and you get to join in!
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Senior Tuesday, May 12
Theme: Jewelry & Jewelry Care with Smycka
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Enter the Contest & Win 1,000 SEK
Your chance to win a Grand gift card worth 1,000 SEK!
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Ladies' Night, May 6
Welcome to an evening filled with the joy of shopping, socializing, and inspiration!
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Easter Hours 🐣
We're open all through Easter!
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Friends Club, May 23
Join the Rödis & Grönis Friends Club!
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Friends Club, April 25
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Friends Club, April 18
Welcome to Rödis & Grönis's Friends Club!
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Senior Tuesday, June 9
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Senior Tuesday, April 14
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The Little Samarkand Race, April 25
Look this way, kids!
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A Day for Majblomman
Help us make a difference!
Every month
Join the Friends Club
Join us for the Friends Club's monthly activities!
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VaccinDirekt Opens
VaccinDirekt Opens a Clinic at Grand Samarkand
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Växjö Art Tour
Art Exhibition at the Grand
Premiere of STORE32
Your personal source of inspiration!
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Spring Fever at the Grand!
A day full of spring inspiration! See more of what's happening throughout the day 👇
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Senior Tuesday, March 10
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Vote for your favorite to be named STORE OF THE YEAR at Grand Samarkand
Which store, restaurant, or café is your personal favorite at Grand Samarkand? Which one do you think offers that little something extra, a warm…
Once a month
Senior Tuesdays
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Grand Plus is!
Our new loyalty app—download it today.
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Valentine's Day Contest
Valentine's Day is all about showing appreciation to those who mean a little extra to you. We'd like to know who you want to honor this year—and why.
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Circus performer Roman
Come join us, too!
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eyes + more Opens a Store
A modern and transparent eyewear concept.
A Strong Year for Grand Samarkand
Grand Samarkand is coming out of 2025 strong, with high visitor and revenue figures.
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Warehouse Clearance, February 6–8
Let's clear out our inventory!
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Book Signing with Axel Myrestam
“My Way Back”
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Senior Tuesday, February 10
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Flea Market at Grand Samarkand
Come and hunt for exciting finds and hidden treasures!
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Senior Tuesday, Jan. 13
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Open during the Epiphany holiday weekend
Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Twelfth Night Eve and Twelfth Night
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Circus performer Roman
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Early opening Dec. 22–23!
Many stores will open as early as 9:00 a.m. on Dec. 22 and 23.
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Visit from Santa
See which days Santa will be visiting Grand
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Win 5,000 SEK to spend on shopping!
Enter & Win ❣️
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Book Signing with Hasse Nilsson
Hasse Nilsson is signing copies of the book “Växjöliv”
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Christmas Market at Grand Samarkand on Dec. 14
A Christmas market that highlights local crafts and upcycling
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Dacke Drängar, December 21
Dacke Drängar will be performing some wonderful Christmas carols
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Wexiö Ladylights, December 20
Christmas Songs with the Beautiful Voices of Wexiö Ladylights
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Santa Photo Session, Dec. 14
Take a picture of your child with Santa.
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Santa Photo Session on December 7
Take a photo of your child with Santa
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UF Christmas Market, Dec. 6
UF companies from Kronoberg County will be on site throughout the day
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Lucia at the Grand, Dec. 13
Lucia and her entourage are coming to visit us at the Grand Samarkand
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We're treating you to breakfast on Nov. 28!
Black Friday, Nov. 28, 8–11 a.m.
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Gift Wrapping, Dec. 20
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Gift Wrapping, Dec. 19
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Gift Wrapping, Dec. 13
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Gift Wrapping, Dec. 12
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Gift Wrapping, Nov. 29
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Gift Wrapping Nov. 28
We'll wrap your Christmas gifts in beautiful packages!
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Black Friday, Nov. 28: We open at 8:00 a.m.
All stores open at 8:00 a.m.!
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Senior Tuesday, Dec. 9
Senior Tuesday at Grand Samarkand! 🍵
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Book Signing with Björn Hellberg on Nov. 15
Björn is signing copies of his new book, “Villostråt”
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Book Signing with Björn Hellberg on Nov. 14
Björn Hellberg is signing copies of his new book, “Villostråt”
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Children's Book Adventures with Alexandra Melin
Bring the kids along for a cozy time! Children’s book author Alexandra Melin will be our guest and will talk about her new book. Come for inspiration and…
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Father's Day, Nov. 9
Don't forget Dad!
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The Circus Performer from Bolibompa
Circus performer Roman is visiting Grand!
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Halloween Makeup
Halloween is just around the corner!
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Senior Tuesday
We're kicking off Senior Tuesday at Grand Samarkand! 🍵
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Essnce Opens a Pop-Up Store
Essnce pop-up opens in the former Life store
We have signed the Växjö Declaration
For a sustainable future
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Pump Competition
Join our pumping contest!
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Win a 1,000-kr gift card!
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Squeeze, Feel, and Guess
Put your hands in the buckets—if you dare!
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Monster Photo Shoot
Here we're taking pictures of all the little monsters with backdrops and props!
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Monster Workshop
Here, we'll turn anyone who wants to into scary little monsters!
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Special Offers During Ladies Night on September 25
See the list below
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Color Analysis at Ladies Night
Discover your colors in just 15 minutes!
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Enter the contest and win a 1,000-kr gift card!
When Grand hosts Ladies Night, we're the ones giving out gifts.
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The Little Samarkand Race, Sept. 20
Hey, kids! Saturday, September 20, is the day of the most fun race of the year.
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Vote for Växjö's Best Honey
Taste, rate, vote!
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Grand Reopening at Boba Milk Tea
News is coming soon as Ednalyn takes over the business.
Sushi Yama is expanding
Twice as many seats
KICKS is expanding and moving to new premises
KICKS is investing in Grand Samarkand—expanding and moving to new premises
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Parent Meet-and-Greet for Expectant Mothers – June 24
Pregnant? You're not alone in your thoughts. A gathering to discuss thoughts, feelings, and expectations about becoming a parent
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Parent Meetup for Those Who Have Returned to Work – June 26
Who Am I Now? A workshop on identity, relationships, and finding one’s place after the early childhood years.
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Parent Meetup for Parents on Parental Leave – June 25
Are you on parental leave and tired of always being the one who keeps everything together? A discussion about mental strain, sharing responsibilities, and please…
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Parent Meetup for Single Parents – June 24
I'm important, too. A session on taking time for yourself without feeling guilty, and small ways to take care of yourself as a single parent.
Cervera is open again
Cervera's New Premiere!
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Inspiration Night at the Grand 🌸
An evening full of tips and inspiration for this summer's festivities!
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Party Special
We're celebrating Grand Samarkand's 14th anniversary with special offers at many stores—see the list below:
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Pippi Party with Akademibokhandeln at 11:00 a.m.
Pippi is turning 80, and Akademibokhandeln is inviting everyone to the party!
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Crafts and a Pippi celebration with Akademibokhandeln at 2:00 p.m.
Come celebrate Pippi, the strongest girl in the world, as she turns 80!
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Celebrate Pippi's 80th birthday with Akademibokhandeln at 1:00 p.m.
Pippi is turning 80, and we're celebrating in a big way together with Akademibokhandeln!
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Launch of the New Hemtex
Welcome to our grand reopening on May 8!
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Win a 1,000-kr gift card!
When Grand has a birthday, we're the ones who give him presents.
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Easter at the Grand!
Open all weekend with fun Easter activities 🐣
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The Little Samarkand Race
Hey, kids! Saturday, April 26, is the day of the most fun race of the year.
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Lia Larsson to Grand
On Saturday, May 3, Grand Samarkand will celebrate its 14th anniversary, and we’ll be treating you to a performance by Lia Larsson!
Customer service counters open at 9:00 a.m.
Move easily and smoothly through the house from the east side to the west side.
Spring Fever – Contest!
Share your spring feelings—win a 500kr gift card🌸
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We're helping Majblomman
On April 12, Grand Samarkand invites you to a day filled with kindness, joy, and community—all to support Majblomman’s important work…
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Spring Fever at the Grand!
A day full of spring inspiration at Grand Samarkand in Växjö! 🌸
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Walk-in vaccination
Take the opportunity to get vaccinated—it’s easy and convenient, with drop-in appointments available on several occasions throughout the year.
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Premiere of EKO:-
EKO is finally opening in Växjö, right next to Grand Samarkand
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Pharmacy Reopening
Grand Opening of the New Apoteket Samarkand!
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Let's clear out our inventory!
End-of-Season Sale – Last chance to score a bargain!
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Health Day
Take care of yourself and your health!
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Cervera is selling off
Cervera and Hemtex are switching locations
Easter Weekend Hours
Different times
Hemtex Is Expanding
Exciting changes are on the horizon
Amazing Chocolate
New pop-up store, December 6–23, 2024
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Joyvoice is performing
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Tips for Your Advent Calendar
Are you planning to make your own Advent calendar for the kids? We'll make it easy for you—here are 24 tips!
Great news!
Grand Samarkand takes a spot on the podium in this year’s Real Estate Barometer Retail Satisfaction Index (NBI)!
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BOOK FESTIVAL
Meet authors, photographers, and illustrators.
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Fall TV Schedule
Fall is truly here, and what could be better than a wonderful Halloween-themed family day at Grand Samarkand?
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We're here to help—your donation makes a difference!
Together, we make a difference!
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We're here to help
Together, we make a difference—your visit counts
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Book Signing with Björn Hellberg
Come meet Björn Hellberg, who will be signing copies of his book *Rendez Vouz* at Akademibokhandeln.
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Book Signing with Sara Fogh
On Saturday, August 31, Sara Fogh will be at Akademibokhandeln Grand Samarkand for a book signing of her debut novel, *Mulliga My’s Crazy Adventures*.
Welcome, Lovisa!
Lovisa Hegborn has now taken up her position as Center Manager at Grand Samarkand.
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The Little Samarkand Race
Look this way, kids!
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Girls' Night Out
A warm welcome to our popular Girls' Night, a themed evening filled with wonderful inspiration for the fall.
Grand Samarkand is number one in Sweden!
Grand Samarkand is the coziest place in Sweden
EKO Supermarket Opens Next to Grand Samarkand
Mats Jäderberg is leaving after 14 years
Center Manager at Grand Samarkand
Welcome to Boba Milk Tea
Boba Milk Tea Opens at the Grand
Scholarship Award Ceremony
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THANK YOU to all our visitors on Dec. 16!
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Grand Samarkand will donate 1 kr per visitor on Dec. 16 to Musikhjälpen
Grand Samarkand for Musikhjälpen
Feelgood Health Forum has moved in
A Tesla Supercharger station is now available at Grand Samarkand
Majken's Room Changes Hands
Estvalls Opens at Grand Samarkand
IKEA Planning Studio is undergoing renovations on weeks 27–28
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The Little Samarkand Race
Wagner Opens a Store at Grand Samarkand
Telenor is undergoing a restructuring
Albrekts Guld Moves In
Väster Tandvård is now opening at Grand Samarkand
Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives in Our Stores
Summer Fun in Any Weather
New tenant this fall
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A Day for Ukraine, March 18
Bastard Burgers Acquires Grilleriet Burgers
The Tele2 store is undergoing renovations
Bastard Burgers Opens at Grand Samarkand
It is now clear that the northern Swedish burger chain Bastard Burgers is acquiring Grilleriet Burgers. Starting February 1, Bastard…
Solar panels on our roof!
One of Växjö’s largest solar power installations is located on the roof of the Grand Samarkand shopping center. Instead of simply purchasing “green electricity” that…
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