Marks & Spencer reopens Brixton Road store as part of £30 million investment in London locations
Marks and Spencer’s Brixton Road, London store reopened this morning, following a seven-month makeover.
In a LinkedIn post, Paul Stewart, Stores Director at M&S, said: “Today our iconic Brixton store reopened after a major transformation. This is more than just a store reopening; it’s a celebration of the heritage, community, and the amazing team behind it.”
“121 years ago, the first ever M&S store opened in London, under a railway arch on Brixton Station Road. It relocated to its current home on Brixton Road in 1931 and has since been a cornerstone of the community.”
“The store’s new design is tailored to Brixton’s environment, featuring restored railway arches and unique wall art. The Art Deco building has been thoughtfully restored, with many original features preserved through research from the M&S archive.”
“This reopening is a reflection not only of our rich history and future but also of the dedication to training and developing our incredible team.”
The project is part of a £30 million investment by M&S in its London stores announced earlier this year.
Since April, the retailer has opened two brand new foodhalls in the city, at Friern Barnet and Sidcup, as well as renewing its Chancery Lane, Teddington and Blackheath locations alongside Brixton Road.
Store Manager Mark Aldridge says: “It’s fantastic to open the doors today and welcome back our customers. We’ve been part of the Brixton community for over 100 years and it is brilliant to be unveiling the best possible store with the most amazing M&S products, offering innovation, trusted value and that all important M&S magic.”
“It’s particularly special for me to be celebrating my 20th year with M&S this year and I couldn’t be prouder to be leading the team. We know our customers will absolutely love the changes as much as we do and I’d encourage everyone to come down and see the transformation for themselves.”
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