[Fun_4_Amdavadi_Gujarati] M&S, Reliance Retail announce joint venture in India

Britain's leading retailer Marks and Spencer Group (Marks & Spencer) announced its joint-venture (JV) with Mukesh Ambani-promoted Reliance Retail on Friday, involving an initial investment of £29 million (Rs 230 crore), with plans to set up 50 stores over the next five years. M&S plans to pick up majority stake of 51% in the JV, Marks and Spencer Reliance India Pvt Ltd, while the balance will be held by Reliance Retail, once its application is cleared by the Foreign Investment Promotion Board. The UK-based clothing and food retailer expects to increase sourcing from India and bring into the country a wide range of products from its global portfolio through its proposed stores. "We intend to open bigger stores, selling a wider range of products at lower prices, including a growing number of products sourced from local suppliers," Marks and Spencer Reliance India CEO Mark Ashman said. "Subject to FIPB approval, we will open our first store in six to nine months. To begin with, the focus will be on cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Bangalore, and in next couple of years we will also go to tier II and tier III cities," he added. The new JV will have the right to operate Marks & Spencer stores in India selling items such as women's, men's and clothing for children as well as homeware. Planet Retail, Marks & Spencer's existing franchise partner in India, will continue as a franchisee in respect of the 14 existing franchise stores, says a company statement. This announcement is part of Marks & Spencer's plans to grow its international business to 1520% of group revenues within the next five years. Stuart Rose, CEO, Marks & Spencer said, "India is a very exciting opportunity for Marks & Spencer."

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