From market stall to Marks & Spencer: LINZI takes next step with 150-style footwear partnership
LINZI will launch on marksandspencer.com on 4th November 2026, bringing an initial selection of 150 footwear styles to UK customers through a new, ongoing partnership.
The launch will feature styles from LINZI’s existing collection, including selected wide-fit designs, offering M&S customers the brand’s combination of trend-led footwear and accessible high street prices.
From a shoe stall at Romford Market in the 1980s, LINZI grew its presence across London and Essex through high street and shopping centre stores, before expanding its reach nationwide through ecommerce and retail partnerships. The family-run business’s latest launch marks another milestone in that journey.
M&S becomes LINZI’s newest major retail partner, joining a line-up that includes Next, Debenhams and Freemans. The partnership builds on the brand’s success through third-party retailers, with expanding distribution and reaching new customers forming a key part of its growth strategy alongside continued investment in its direct-to-consumer business.
Developed over the past year, the partnership reflects the alignment between LINZI’s customer base, product offering and price positioning and those of M&S. It will introduce the brand to a wider UK audience while strengthening its presence across established retail platforms.
The launch also coincides with investment in LINZI’s team, with new appointments and expanded roles across buying, creative and marketing supporting the business’s next stage of growth.
Ashley Morris, Director at LINZI, said: “From our beginnings at Romford Market to launching with M&S, this is a moment of real pride for everyone at LINZI. It reflects how far the brand has come and the work our team has put into getting us here.
“M&S feels like a natural fit for our products and our customers. We’ve seen the value of working with established retail partners such as Next, and we’re excited to build on that success while continuing to grow our own DTC business. We’re looking forward to introducing LINZI to more customers and building a successful, lasting partnership with M&S.”
LINZI’s initial 150-style collection will be available on marksandspencer.com in the UK from 4th November 2026, with the partnership launching online only.
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About LINZI
LINZI is a family-run footwear brand with roots in Romford Market in the 1980s. Having built its business through physical retail across London and Essex, the brand has since expanded nationwide through its own ecommerce business and major retail partnerships.
Offering trend-led styles at accessible high street prices, its collections span everyday and occasion footwear, with dedicated wide-fit and bridal ranges. LINZI sells through its own website, linzi.com, and retail partners including M&S, Next, Debenhams and Freemans.
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