Marks and Spencer opens first store in Jordan

The opening of M&S, the renowned franchise store brought to the Jordanian market by Al Futtaim Group, marks as a milestone for M&S as it enters for the first time, the Jordanian market.

Mr. Peter Millet - The British Ambassador to Jordan, joined Mr. Steve Hammett - Al Futtaim Group Retail President, to cut the ribbon and therefore officially open the new M&S store.

Marks & Spencer is located in the heart of Abdoun area at TAJ Lifestyle, Amman's latest retail destination, which is now the home to M&S' new 900 square meter store which features a huge range of limited clothing to please Amman's stylish and trendy residents . With the New store decor that highlights the stores sub-brands' look & feel, allowing customers to shop through M&S' extensive range of stylish women's fashion with comfort and ease.

The British Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Peter Millet said: "I am absolutely thrilled to stand here today as witness to the opening of the first M&S store in Jordan. As an iconic British brand synonymous with quality and value, M&S will be a first class addition to TAJ Lifestyle in Amman. I look forward to checking out their latest fashion lines at the fashion hub here in Taj Life style in Amman."

As they initiate their first business division in the Jordanian market through opening the first Marks & Spencer store, Al Futtaim, the UAE based group, is focusing on bringing both quality and price, hence enhancing the Jordanian retail market and adding to the Jordanian shoppers experience. This is the first stage of a potentially much larger investment by the Al Futtaim Group which stands only to benefit the Jordanian economy and bring more of Al Futtaim great brands to the market. "This step is both very welcome and much needed in the current economic climate." the British ambassador remarked. Furthermore, Al Futtaim Group has set its strategy to fully train and employ Jordanian staff to work at its store; M&S currently employs 21 competent Jordanians ready to serve customers at the highest standards, a number that will grow with the expansion and growth of M&S in Jordan. Al Futtaim Group aims at bringing more of its franchises and business divisions to the Jordanian market, hence contributing to the development of the Jordanian economy by increasing the number of investments, and vacancies in the Kingdom.

Mr. Steve Hammett - Al Futtaim Group Retail President on Marks & Spencer said on the subject "We are very excited today as Al Futtaim Group opens its first Marks & Spencer store in Jordan, which stands as a first step for us at al Futtaim group in the Jordanian market. We look forward to serve our customers with the trendy Marks & Spencer fashion hoping to meet the expectation of our customers and create even more jobs for the Jordanian market with more of our great brands coming into the market," Mr. Steve also mentioned his confidence in M&S's highly trained and competent Jordanian staff.

Stylish fashions

Customers can enjoy the new store that boasts exclusive collections of M&S's women's wear, accessories, footwear, lingerie and beauty, turning their shopping experience into an enchanting journey. As customers move though the finest of M&S's exclusive clothing brands, they will engulf in each brand's distinct identity that meets all women's needs. Starting from the luxurious, chic and sophisticated cosmopolitan city look, presented in M&S's sub-brand Autograph; they will move to the Italian inspiration touched in per Una, a clothesline that is alive with romance and a dramatic vibrant and passionate feminine look. They will continue through the store to find the sexy, edgy and confident sub-brand Limited collection, which is a head turner in action. Moving to M&S woman which comes to offer a stylish dependable yet inspiring range that gives great value clothes that all women will love; and last but not least the Indigo collection this Soft, pretty and coordinated casual wear, perfect for women who are aiming for an easy style for their busy life. M&S's collections will now engulf and dazzle all fashion lovers in Jordan.