Marks and Spencer Expands Eastward with New Acquisition

March 21, 2008

Marks and Spencer has bought a majority stake in its eastern European franchise partner, COMS, which operates 13 M&S stores across the Czech republic, Slovakia, Latvia and Lithuania. M&S has also said it wants to open an additional 30 stores in these areas, as well as Estonia, in the next few years.

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