Poole will be the first of three new Marks and Spencer food stores to open in England this year. The retailer confirmed the opening date for its new Food Hall at Poole Retail Park, with two further locations planned after the summer.
Poole Food Hall opening on August 12
The Food Hall will open on August 12 in a former Homebase space that has been empty since 2025. The store will feature a modern flower and plant shop and a hot food counter.
Councillor Matthew Gillett said: “It’s great to see investment in our community. A new M&S Food will give residents more choice and create new local jobs. It should complement existing trade.”
Full list of stores opening soon
- Poole Retail Park – opening August 12
- Bell Green Sydenham – opening in September 2026
- Elephant & Castle – opening in autumn/winter 2026
New stores already opened this year
M&S has also opened other new stores in 2026. These are:
- Bath Southgate
- Putney High Street
- Hatfield Oldings Corner
- Luton Bramingham
- Farnham
- Abingdon Fairacres
- Godalming
- Weymouth Gateway
Confirmed 2026 store renewals
The retailer also confirmed these 2026 store renewals:
- Rickmansworth
- Westway Chelmsford
- One New Change
- Anlaby Hull
- Douglas, Isle of Man
- Dundrum, Ireland
What the new stores will offer
The new M&S stores will offer fresh produce from M&S’ Select Farm partners, an in-store bakery and coffee counter with a range of bread and pastries, as well as barista-made hot drinks to take away. They will also feature a Hot Chicken Counter, serving up BBQ and Butter-basted flavour British rotisserie chicken.
Dedicated Flower and Wine shops also showcase the best Flower Market Specials and award-winning wines, alongside a Click & Collect point for online fashion, home and beauty orders.
