M&S has appointed Marsha Smith, currently Ikea's UK and Ireland deputy retail manager, as the new store's director for its West division, effective September. Smith brings three years of experience at Ikea, where she oversaw operations in Canada and played a key role in expanding into new markets and driving retail transformations.
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Sacha Berendji, M&S operations director, has expressed excitement about Smith joining the team, highlighting her operational expertise and leadership qualities that will bolster M&S's retail initiatives amid ongoing transformation efforts.
M&S has been actively revitalising its store network, focusing on larger, upgraded branches across the UK, with plans to invest over £30 million in modernizing and expanding its London stores this year.
Source: www.retailgazette.co.uk