Finding the right site … And Marks & Spencer's quest for an extra 3 million sq. ft.

Abstract

The third RMDP seminar on Shop Location Analysis was held at the end of June; it focussed as much on the business of finding the right site as on site evaluation. The most eagerly‐awaited presentation came from a representative of Marks & Spencer; as our writer says, “it is their revitalised attitude to merchandise which is directly responsible for their need to increase sales space.” M&S revealed that they need an extra 3 million sq ft of sales space for new and existing products. Other presentations came from Jeremy Smither of Hillier Parker and Dr David Thorpe of the John Lewis Partnership.

Citation

Poynor, M. (1985), "Finding the right site … And Marks & Spencer's quest for an extra 3 million sq. ft.", Retail and Distribution Management, Vol. 13 No. 5, pp. 7-11. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb018277