Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced it will close the majority of its full-line stores across England for 24 hours on Easter Sunday. This temporary shutdown affects 229 stores nationwide as part of the retailer’s Easter weekend schedule.
While most locations will remain closed on Easter Sunday, M&S convenience stores throughout the UK and stores in Scotland will continue operating as usual. M&S will keep its doors open on Good Friday, Easter Saturday, and Easter Monday, though opening hours may vary by store. Customers are encouraged to check individual store times using the store locator available on the M&S website.
The temporary closure coincides with M&S making its highly anticipated debut in the U.S. fashion market. Starting this week, M&S has partnered with premium American retailer Nordstrom to bring a curated selection of its bestselling womenswear to 30 Nordstrom stores across the United States.
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Mark Lemming, Managing Director of International at M&S, said: “Our goal is to extend the best of M&S to customers worldwide. Having established ourselves as the UK’s most trusted retailer and a leader in style and quality, this partnership with Nordstrom allows us to grow our international presence and brand recognition in the U.S. fashion market.”
Emily Crandall, EVP and General Merchandise Manager of Women’s and Men’s Apparel at Nordstrom, added: “Bringing distinctive and quality brands to our customers is a priority. Marks & Spencer’s reputation for style and value fits perfectly with what our shoppers expect, and we are excited to introduce their bestselling collections to the U.S. audience.”