Marks and Spencer has announced plans to open 500 new food stores across the UK, bringing its M&S Food outlets to areas that previously lacked one. The British supermarket chain is rapidly expanding its food business, with several new locations already opened this year, including a 13,000 square foot store in Martlesham Heath.
The retailer has also submitted plans to redevelop and extend the former Homebase site in South Ruislip, London. M&S is targeting more budget-conscious customers with a range of affordable essentials, and the expansion reflects confidence in the strong performance of its new food stores.
M&S Managing Director Alex Freudmann said: 'The strong performance of our new M&S food stores gives us the confidence to explore even more locations across the UK, from Elgin to Exmouth.' He added that more than twenty stores are opening or being modernised before the end of the financial year.
The chain has confirmed additional locations for 2026, following 15 stores that have already opened this year. The full list of 500 desired locations was previously published by the supermarket.
