M&S models and iconic faces of the UK fashion industry, Twiggy and Erin O’Connor, today joined M&S Chairman Stuart Rose to unveil Marks & Spencer’s anchor store at Westfield London – one of the biggest European retail developments this decade.

M&S Chairman Stuart Rose said: “Westfield London is one of the most exciting retail schemes to be developed in recent years and we’re delighted to anchor the centre. We’ve risen to the challenge to produce an extra-special store with a raft of new design features that we hope our customers will love. It’s packed full of stylish, great value & exciting products making it the perfect place for Christmas shopping.”

The 103,000 sq ft store offers customers an unrivalled M&S shopping experience with an extensive range of fashion and high-quality M&S food, as well as a choice of eateries. It has been developed with a number of new design features.

Womenswear
• Autograph is set in a dedicated boutique framed by Japanese-style screens.
• Limited Collection appears on contemporary mannequins in an area featuring artwork created by Natasha Law exclusively for M&S.
• An extensive per una section on the ground floor showcases the collection in newly designed surroundings.
• Brand new fitting rooms appear across the store with generous reception areas featuring comfortable seating for friends and family.

Menswear
• Autograph appears in a boutique area and new-look mannequins showcase the collection on a central runway on the second floor.
• A dedicated denim shop with a new labelling system – seen for the first time at M&S Westfield London, highlights fit and cut.
• In the fully serviced footwear area customer assistants can offer advice on style and fit.

Kate Bostock, M&S Executive Director of Clothing, said: “M&S at Westfield London is unique. Customers will find the great value M&S brands they adore, including Autograph, per una and Limited Collection, showcased in boutique-style settings with lovely finishing touches, like our licensed deli bar in womenswear, that make it extra special.”

Food
• An extensive Food Hall, with direct car park access offers the full range of quality M&S produce alongside new features.
• A destination cheese shop and Mediterranean deli bar, with products seen for the first time at M&S Westfield London.
• A new-look flower shop, with a water-wall backdrop, displays contemporary blooms and seasonal plants.
• A full range of M&S’ award-winning fine wine and champagne merchandised in a bespoke, oversized wine rack.

John Dixon, M&S Director of Food, said: “M&S Westfield London is a haven for food lovers. All the M&S favourites, plus brand-new products such as our Mediterranean deli range, are set in an environment that will surprise and delight our customers. For example, our Cheese Shop will be staffed by trained experts who will encourage customers to experiment with new varieties and sample some of our award-winning cheeses – a great way to let the products speak for themselves. Our exclusive new wine shop will complement it well.”

Hospitality
• Eateries and cafés are positioned around the store to offer a range of options for customers.
• For the first time an M&S Deli Bar is situated in womenswear, serving a choice of snacks which can be enjoyed with a glass of wine.
• The newly designed M&S Café with spacious booth seating has a tempting fresh cake table and serves Fairtrade tea and coffee.
• An M&S Kitchen in the main mall serves meals created with the freshest M&S ingredients, in modern surroundings.

Design
• Contemporary internal architecture and premium finishes such as ceramic tiled floors and linear lighting have been designed to draw the customer through the store.
• Energy saving systems and equipment across refrigeration, lighting and heating have been fitted in line with Plan A, M&S’ 100 point ‘eco’ plan.
• A state of the art Helio-stat in the central atrium draws natural light down through the levels reducing the need for artificial lighting.
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For further information on Marks & Spencer, please contact:
Lucy Kelly Marks & Spencer 020 87181980 / 07765198993
Clare Wilkes Marks & Spencer 02087188642 / 07831829891

For further information on the Westfield Group, please contact:
Laura Passam Westfield Group 020 7061 1861

Notes to Editor

M&S Westfield London opening hours:

Monday 09.00-22.00
Tuesday 09.00-22.00
Wednesday 09.00-22.00
Thursday 09.00-22.00
Friday 09.00-22.00
Saturday 09.00-20.00
Sunday 12.00-18.00

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