Marks & Spencer is opening its biggest ever standalone Foodhall in Godalming, Surrey, this week. The store, located on the former Homebase site, covers 22,000 square feet and is designed with family shoppers in mind.
New Features and Family-Friendly Design
The new Foodhall includes wider fresh produce areas, a dedicated multi-temperature section for herbs and organic produce, and a rotisserie chicken counter. Mini shopping trolleys are available for children, reflecting the store's family focus. It also stocks the full M&S food range and the complete Remarksable Value collection.
Remarksable Value Expansion
The Remarksable Value range is adding 29 new everyday staples, including Fruit & Fibre Cereal Flakes, White Bread Finger Rolls, Pork Shoulder Steaks, and Microwavable Rice. M&S says these products maintain the same quality and welfare standards as its regular range, not a downgraded product. The range has doubled in size since 2023.
Alex Freudmann, Managing Director of M&S Food, said: 'We’re doubling our Food business with investment where family customers are asking for it most: bigger, better stores and more trusted value on the products families buy every week. Godalming will be our biggest ever standalone Food store and an example of the kind of modern, full-range Foodhall we’re investing in as we double the size of the business.'
Additional Offers and Market Position
Alongside Remarksable Value, M&S has launched Dropped & Locked offers and the Bigger Pack, Better Value range to help families build more of their weekly shop. In January, M&S was reported to be the fastest-growing retailer for families by volume and value. However, the supermarket scored only two stars in the money category in the Which? survey for best-loved supermarket in February.
