Economy
Newton Mearns is a primarily a residential area, with most of its inhabitants travelling by car or public transport to Glasgow for employment and shopping. However, there are a number of small businesses in the area, as well as an indoor shopping centre.
The Avenue Shopping Centre is the only large retail centre in Newton Mearns. It comprises a total of 44 stores, currently including two supermarkets, five banks, nine clothing stores and one sandwich shop. The line of the main mall at the Avenue runs the course of the old Mearns high street.
The newly constructed Greenlaw Village also has 2 supermarkets, Tesco Express and Waitrose.The Business park is still under construction, however a Premier Inn has been completed, this is accompanied by a Beefeater Grill restaurant.
A Bleach Works was constructed at Netherplace, the site of which is still visible from the M77 motorway.
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