M&S to roll out in India

Marks & Spencer is to roll out a number of its new Reliance stores in India over the next three years.

The new stores will open in shopping malls around the country and will be about 20,000ft² in size, As with the UK stores, the Indian branches will offer women's, men's and children's clothing, as well as home wares.

The retailer has appointed quantity surveyor Gleeds to manage the roll out.

Gleeds will also be overseeing the procurement of the supply chain and will be looking to ensure that the new stores adhere to a more standardised design concept.