Marks & Spencer (M&S) Arriving Johor Bahru in Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR)!

For the past 20 years, leading UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) has been providing Malaysians living in Klang Valley with high-quality British food and fashion. Now, Johoreans will be able to experience shopping at Marks & Spencer in the heart of Johor Bahru itself with the retailer’s first-ever outlet outside Klang Valley. 

Established in 1884, there are currently more than 800 UK stores and over 450 international stores in 56 markets. The basis of M&S’s success lies in its credo: Quality, Value, Service, Innovation and Trust. Through constant innovation, M&S manufactures its own products to satisfy the needs of customers around the world. To date, there are six M&S stores in Malaysia, including the latest addition at KOMTAR Johor Bahru City Centre (JBCC). At M&S Johor Bahru, you can find all the signature product that M&S is known for, including exclusive fashion collections for men and women; lingerie and shapewear that female shoppers simply love; and its popular Food Hall, stocked with delectable British confectioneries and groceries.

Bruce Findlay, Regional Director of Asia at Marks & Spencer, said: “We’re delighted to have officially opened our new store at KOMTAR Johor Bahru today. Our new store brings our popular quality fashions and food to customers in Johor Bahru. We’ve had a great response from our customers and we’re looking forward to welcoming more customers to the store.” 

Spanning a space of 10,000 square feet, M&S Johor Bahru is located at Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR), JBCC. As one of the trendiest hotspots in the city, KOMTAR JBCC brings fresh and innovative retailers to the forefront of the Johor Bahru scene, so that Johoreans can delight in a refreshingly new shopping experience without having to travel farther to do so. Located strategically in the heart of the city centre, KOMTAR JBCC is also close to the CIQ Complex and the Johor Bahru Sentral train station.

Each clothing brand is clearly segmented, with distinct brand identities that allow customers to see which brand best meet their personal style preferences. This is highlighted for customers through unique branding, presentation of merchandising and style. For instance, M&S Collection offers a considered edit of style wardrobe essentials with a focus on great quality, everyday clothing, while Indigo Collection is M&S’s modern, authentic chic denim and casualwear offer. Complete your fashion needs and bring out the best of your body with M&S Lingerie and shapewear, from everyday nudes and blacks to indulgent pieces in the latest colours and styles for every occasion – this gives you comfort and confidence, especially our secret support from our versatile, figure-sculpting shapewear.

Not forgetting the men, Blue Harbour offers clean, masculine, considered style, where casual can still be smart – suitable for the gentlemen seeking to look charmingly relaxed and casual at the same time.

Food Hall 

Food Hall: The store’s Food Hall will showcase the outstanding quality food of M&S including:

1. Best of British – traditional British tea time favourites such as shortbread, jams, marmalade and Earl Grey tea; 
2. Luxury and everyday biscuits – a wide selection of cookies, Viennese and extra chocolaty biscuits, ginger snaps and blueberry puffs perfect for celebrate special occasions or everyday eating; 
3. Confectionery and celebration gifts – the sweet treats include Belgium chocolates, mints, caramels and toffees;
4. Groceries – these innovative kitchen cupboard staples make it even easier to impress your guests, including: marinades and sauces, canned goods, soups, cereals, cake mixes and dessert toppings; 
5. Savoury snacks – tasty snacks that are ideal for sharing such as crisps, tortillas, nuts and dried fruit; 
6. Flavours of the World – taking inspiration from the world’s finest recipes, the range includes authentic Indian, Oriental and Italian sauces to make the best international cuisine, as well as pasta, rice and noodles; 
7. Drinks – a range of beverages to quench any thirst includes soft drinks and juices such as Raspberry & Lemon soda, as well as Fairtrade tea and coffees and a choice of herbal teas.

Since the opening of its first outlet in Malaysia in 1993, M&S has dedicated to provide Malaysians with premium UK products that offer quality, value and innovation in concept or design, ranging from men’s and women’s fashion, lingerie, skincare, body care to signature food and confectioneries. M&S Johor Bahru represents its first presence outside Klang Valley, but definitely not the last. M&S is excited to bring the brand closer to Malaysians, so that more local consumers can experience its exclusive products.

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