IF you're heading into Liverpool city centre this weekend on a shopping trip you'll find the doors of the new Marks & Spencer open.
It is the latest new store on Liverpool ONE’s South John Street, taking on the former Debenhams corner site.
St Helens' Church Street town centre store was lost several years ago, although a new shop did open at Ravenhead Retail Park.
For those who enjoy a shopping trip to the city, there's also the option of the latest store.
It covers 70,000 sq ft of trading space and offers local shoppers a fresh market-style Foodhall, spacious new Clothing, Home & Beauty departments, and a new-look M&S Coffee Shop.
Along with the existing M&S Liverpool team of 250 colleagues who have transferred to work in the new store, the retailer has welcomed over 70 new recruits.
The Clothing department offers the latest collections across womenswear, kidswear and menswear – with dedicated, neon-lit areas to spotlight M&S customer favourites including Per Una, Autograph and Goodmove.
A transformed M&S Beauty department showcases popular products including the Apothecary collection and the new M&S Fresh Elements skincare range.
The store is also home to the first, new-look M&S Coffee Shop. This offers a transformed menu with a selection of f sandwiches and pastries, chilled drinks, cakes and treats.
Inside the M&S Foodhall, customers will find a new fresh-market feel, with produce from M&S Select Farms, a bakery offering fresh, daily-baked bread and pastries and a M&S Wine Shop.
Rob Deacon, senior asset manager at Grosvenor, commented: “It has been fantastic working with the M&S team to help them achieve their vision of delivering a modern and enticing showcase space which provides an enhanced experience for their customers.
"To be the location of choice within Liverpool for another retail giant’s flagship store evidences the fantastic work we do for brands and operators alike.”
Store manager Kirsty Williams, who has worked at M&S for more than 10 years, said: “The last few weeks have been so exciting for us all as we’ve seen the store take shape, and I’d like to thank everyone in the team for all their hard work to make sure everything is ready for our loyal customers today."
The store is located at Liverpool ONE, Liverpool, L2 1TA, UK and will be open Monday – Friday 9am– 8pm, Saturday 9am – 7pm and on Sunday, 11am – 5pm.
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