M&S Meadowhall makeover nears completion

September 20, 2012 by admin
Filed under Choosing Lingerie

Date: 20/09/2012. Story submitted by: EmmaLF

<!–

–>

Marks Spencer is to reveal a brand new look for its 88,000 sq ft Meadowhall store to customers on Thursday, September 27.

Store manager Lindsay Austin will perform a ribbon cutting ceremony at 8.30am to officially open the store, which has undergone a complete makeover with new features and improvements throughout.

Shoppers will be treated to celebratory entertainment on opening day, including music from an in-store DJ and the chance to win a share of £1,000 in MS Gift Cards with Hallam FM between 12pm and 2pm.

A Beauty department is one of the brand new features customers will see in-store,including exclusive brands from around the world and expertly trained consultants on hand to offer advice and product information.

Across fashion, a number of changes made include the introduction of stunning new clothing and accessories’ displays, highlighting the latest seasonal trends across Womenswear, Menswear, Lingerie and Kidswear.

The store’s Home department will also be dramatically different, creating an inspirational new environment in which to browse and shop for products for the home. Using cutting-edge technology including iPads and interactive product browsing screens, customers will be able to seamlessly view and order the latest MS ranges to create a living room, kitchen or bathroom that suits them. The store will also offer designer ranges, including the exclusive Conran for MS collection.

Store manager Lindsay Austin says the new Deli counter and Bakery have both been a big hit with customers already, ahead of the official launch: “We’ve had some great feedback about the wide range of fresh food now available in-store, as well as the bespoke service we offer from our trained experts, who can offer advice on anything from choosing the right ingredients for a new recipe, to the latest flavours and dishes from around the world.”

Finally the store’s first floor Café has received a significant revamp and, together with the ground floor Café, both now offer increased capacity with a total of almost 200 seats.

Lindsay added: “We’re thrilled to see the final touches being made as part of the huge makeover of our Meadowhall store.

“It’s been a lot of hard work to deliver our new-look store, but it’s looking fantastic and will really enhance our customers’ shopping experience. We can’t wait to celebrate and unveil the makeover in full next week.”

The first customers who “Shwop” at the store on September 27 from 8.30am onwards will receive a stylish re-useable bag in thanks for their donation. Championed by Joanna Lumley, Shwopping is MS’Plan A initiativeinviting customers to “Shwop” by donating a piece of clothing in-store every time they buy a new item. Through Oxfam, these will be resold, reused or recycled and the money raised will go to people living in poverty.