Marks & Spencer set to reopen in the Philippines under new franchise partner

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is set to resume operations in the Philippines later this year with a new franchise partner Indonesian retail group PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP).

In a statement, the British retailer said MAP will take over M&S operations in the Philippines and relaunch the brand later this year with the opening of its first store at Glorietta.

The relaunch will feature M&S Fashion, Home & Beauty, and Food ranges.

This comes after the SSI Group Inc closed all M&S stores in the Philippines last May 2.

M&S said it has an over 26-year relationship with MAP in Indonesia and Vietnam.

M&S International Managing Director Mark Lemming said the partnership builds on MAP’s proven track record in supporting the brand’s regional growth.

“We are delighted to expand our partnership with MAP into the Philippines. Having played a pivotal role in driving our growth in Indonesia, MAP’s deep local expertise gives us confidence as we accelerate our growth plans in Southeast Asia. We know there is strong demand for the M&S brand in the Philippines, and we’re excited to reopen our stores and online channels later this year,” Mr. Lemming said in a statement.

MAP Fashion Chief Executive Officer Sameer Prasad described the Philippines as a “fast-growing market” and said the company aims to strengthen the brand’s footprint while enhancing the retail experience for Filipino customers.

“Taking over the M&S business in the Philippines marks an important milestone for MAP Fashion and reflects our commitment to growing iconic global brands across Southeast Asia,” Mr. Prasad said.

MAP operates more than 150 international brands in its portfolio, including Zara, Sephora, Foot Locker, Starbucks, Subway, and M&S.

As of March 2026, the company had more than 4,000 stores in over 80 cities across Indonesia.

M&S is a British retailer operating across food, clothing, home, and beauty categories through a network of stores, franchise partners, and e-commerce platforms in multiple markets.

The brand has been present in the Philippines since 1984. M&S operations in the Philippines were previously handled by Rustan Marketing Specialists, Inc., a subsidiary of the Tantoco-led specialty retailer SSI Group. — Alexandria Grace C. Magno