Mumbai, 27th October 2023 – Marks & Spencer, the iconic British fashion retailer, is today celebrating a milestone in India with the opening of its 100th store in Mumbai.
Situated on the bustling Linking Road, Santacruz, the 22,000 square feet retail haven showcases the brand’s latest A/W collections across menswear, womenswear, lingerie, beauty, and homeware.
The occasion reinforces M&S’ commitment to India where customers love to shop its fashionable and on-trend collections combined with exceptional customer service from its 2000 colleagues.
Located in Tier 1 cities plus new and emerging markets, M&S now has 1100000 sq. feet of retail estate across 36 cities in India.
In Tier I cities the brand is present in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad and Mumbai with 60 stores. M&S is equally loved across its 40 stores in new and potential markets such as Aurangabad, Bhubaneshwar, Coimbatore, Chandigarh, Guwahati, Indore, Jalandhar, Jaipur, Kanpur, Kochi, Lucknow, Mangalore, Nashik, Pune, Ranchi, Surat, Trissur, Vadodara and more.
As part of the retailer’s strategic focus to deliver a compelling and seamless omni-channel experience for customers, the brand will be opening six new stores over the next six months combined with its online business through its flagship website and M&S India App which now facilitates deliveries across 28,000 pin codes nationwide.
Ritesh Mishra, Managing Director, Marks & Spencer Reliance India Pvt Ltd, expressed heartfelt gratitude, saying: “I thank our 5Million+ consumers who have wholeheartedly embraced M&S’s enduring style & quality, shopped our seasonal collections with so much love, and propelled us to extend our reach leading to the 100th store launch. This milestone also stands as a testament to the unwavering dedication of our 2000+ colleagues who tirelessly ensure our cherished customers discover new reasons to adore the brand every day!”
Laura Padfield, Head of International, Marks & Spencer, said “We’re thrilled to be celebrating what is a real milestone moment here in India with the opening of our one hundredth store in Mumbai with an offer that combines style, quality and innovation. It’s an exciting time for M&S and our partner, Reliance Retail, as we build an estate of brand defining stores across the country and further grow our online presence through our flagship website and the M&S India App. Congratulations Team India!”
