Marks & Spencer Launches Private Brand Bank

Christopher Durham July 23, 2012 0

Early last week English retailer Marks & Spencer unveiled the first branch of its flagship M&S Bank. The opening It signals the start of a nationwide opening of 50 Private Brand M&S Bank branches, as well as the launch of pre-registration for the forthcoming M&S Premium Current Accounts.

The Marble Arch branch offers a preview of what it will be like to bank with M&S Bank. Customers can pop in to take a look at the branch and meet M&S Bank Manager Louise Evans and her team.
As well as internet banking and 24-hour current account support from a UK-based customer service team, branches are open when M&S stores are open – including evenings and weekends. To cut down on lines, a pager service alerts customers as soon as an assistant is free, so they may continue to shop.

In store branch locations will include: Handforth; Bromley; Glasgow Argyle Street; Meadowhall; Pudsey; Aberdeen; the Gyle; Manchester; Culverhouse Cross; Cribbs Causeway; Birmingham; Gemini; Metro; Hedge End and Bluewater.

 

Christopher Durham

President & Chief Strategist at My Private Brand/Folio28 LLC

Christopher Durham is the president and founding partner of the retail and Private Brand consultancy Folio28. He is a consultant, strategist and retailer with close to 20 years of real-world retail and corporate experience, creating, launching and building billion dollar Private Brands.

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