Marks & Spencer reveals expansion plans and Lingerie & Beauty department in India 

 

Marks & Spencer has confirmed its expansion plans for India, targeting around 80 stores in the market by 2016, as part of its ongoing strategy to become a leading international, multi-channel retailer. The plans to double its presence in India with its partner Reliance Retail will see the country become M&S’s largest international market outside of the UK. The vision to build a leadership position in the India market was unveiled by Marks & Spencer’s Chief Executive, Marc Bolland in Mumbai. This evening, Mrs Nita Ambani and leading Bollywood actresses, Bipasha Basu and Sonakshi Sinha, will join Marc Bolland at the official celebrations of M&S’s recently opened flagship store in Bandra in Mumbai. Trading from 35,000 square feet over five floors, M&S Bandra is the partnership’ largest store in India with its most extensive range of products including over 300 exclusive products such as its Savile Row Inspired collection and per una Speziale. Tonight, M&S will debut its world-first Marks & Spencer Lingerie & Beauty department, which will see M&S sell make-up for the first time in India. The second Marks & Spencer Lingerie & Beauty department in India will launch at M&S’s South Extension store in Delhi on November 15.