Marks & Spencer to launch flagship store in Beijing

British retailer Marks & Spencer Plc is setting up a new flagship store in Beijing this winter to further expand its presence in China.

The store, expected to be located at The Place, a leading shopping mall in the capital, will spread over more than 1,500 square meters and include womenswear, menswear, lingerie and kids wear. The Food Hall will include Marks & Spencer's unrivaled quality food and wines, as well as an in-store bakery and coffee-to-go station.

"The move is in line with Marks & Spencer's growth plans for its China business and builds on the growing popularity in Beijing for Marks & Spencer products through its online sites on leading Chinese websites like Tmall and JD," the company said in a statement. The British retailer had closed some stores in Shanghai and other neighboring cities earlier this year