Marks & Spencer announces major store expansion at Fosse Park
Marks & Spencer is to expand its store at Fosse Park by taking an adjacent vacant unit.
The retailer will be increasing the size of the anchor store at the Leicestershire scheme by 11,500 square feet to take the total to over 100,000 square feet.
The larger format store will enable M&S to offer an extended product range spanning food, clothing, homeware and beauty.
Work has now commenced at the site and is expected to finish this autumn. The shop will remain open during this time, with different departments transformed gradually.
Andy Frith, store manager at Fosse Park, said: “We want to deliver a brilliant shopping experience for our customers and the very best of M&S. This investment – M&S’ biggest single renewal investment to date – will mean we can create a brand-defining store here in Leicestershire.
“The store team and I are incredibly excited about the transformation and we can’t wait to show customers the new Womenswear department this week and all the changes we have planned between now and autumn.”
Overseen by owners The Crown Estate, Fosse Park is one of the UK’s largest regional shopping parks. New signings in the last 12 months have included Schuh, Moss Bross, New Look, Dreams, Designer Sofas and Natuzzi.
Nicole Campbell, senior asset manager at The Crown Estate, said: “The M&S Fosse Park expansion signifies both the brand’s resonance with our shoppers and highlights Fosse Park’s position as one of the nation’s most successful shopping destinations.
“The expanded M&S and new brands will only increase the appeal of Fosse Park. The M&S decision to invest in Fosse Park through this expansion speaks to the strength of the destination.”
