M&S is extending its foodhall footprint across London in the lead-up to Christmas, with six new or renewed locations set to open by the end of the year. The openings are part of a wider £90 million investment across the capital, involving six foodhall launches and eleven refurbishments this financial year.
This week, three stores have opened to the public. A brand-new 5,300 square foot market-style foodhall has launched on Southampton Street in Covent Garden, while major refurbishments have been completed at the Temple Fortune and Wimbledon sites, both of which have now reopened to customers.
Two further openings are planned for November, with new foodhalls set to open near Clapham Common and on Fulham Broadway. The programme also includes a renewed store in Chiswick, which will launch in early December.
The foodhall investment is creating over 200 new roles across the capital. Each site includes updated store environments and new features such as in-store bakeries, coffee counters, flower and wine shops, and a market-style produce area offering fresh items sourced from M&S Select Farms.
Thinus Keeve, Retail Director at M&S, said: “We want to be proud of every store we have across the capital and as we reshape for growth, our focus is opening new stores to grow our footprint but also renewing those stores where we can deliver a better shopping experience for our customers. It’s brilliant to have such a strong property pipeline across London in the months ahead. We want to bring more of that M&S magic to communities and on the commute, and we’re doing just that, just in time for the festive season.”
Additionally, M&S Food at Paddington station—operated by franchise partner SSP—is set to undergo a renewal in November, further enhancing the brand’s city-wide presence.
