The former Marks & Spencer store in Salford precinct is once again stocking M&S products, with the newly opened Rebuild With Hope offering reduced items alongside the existing Save A Lot store. Shoppers have been snapping up high street brands at discounts of up to 70%.
Former M&S store now hosts two retailers
The large M&S in Raven Way closed in 2001 and later became Wilko, which also closed. In recent years, half of the shop has operated as Save A Lot, a budget-friendly store selling bulk items or products close to their expiry date, including brands like Cadbury, KP, Weetabix, Heinz and HP.
The other half has now opened as Rebuild With Hope, selling new stock from various suppliers, one of which is M&S. The store is not allowed to advertise its suppliers, so labels have been cut or crossed out, but shoppers will recognise the familiar brand. While Rebuild With Hope is a charity with some Community Hub charity shops, all products in the main stores are new, some being seconds.
Discounts and festive bargains
Heavily reduced items in the Salford shop this week included children's scuff resistant leather shoes for £8, kids' silver boots for £9, wellington boots down from £18 to £6, and ladies leather boots down from £76 to £28. Also on sale were men's dressing gowns down from £60 to £20, pink leopard print ladies dressing gowns down to £9, and bedding including duvet covers around £8 and luxury white duck down duvets down from £119 to £38.
Festive bargains include Santa Baby cushions, Christmas jumpers (men's designs down from £30 to £5), wreaths, baubles and decorations. A pack of 80 shatterproof baubles costs £5, or a 24-pack is £2. There are also The Elf On The Shelf products, including dimmable micro lights and a neon wall light, plus gifts like the M&S apothecary Calm Favourites set reduced from £50 to £16.
Shoppers share their finds
Commenting on social media, shoppers shared their purchases. One said: "I was there today and it is brilliant. Two shops in one helping each other out and I enjoyed getting the food. At the end of the day most food don’t go off for a long while, but the other shops can’t sell it and it is good for those who can’t afford the dear shops."
Another added: "Went down on Monday bought husband dressing gown for £15, should have been £49. Also bought slippers for him, £8, should have been £29. Four Marks and Spencers teddies 50p each, should have been £10 each. Bought items from the other part. Brilliant shop. Always been going there. Also more bargains in there."
Rebuild With Hope shared photos of the new store, saying: "Behind the scenes at our new Salford store. Here’s a little look back at what was happening behind the scenes before our new Salford store officially opened its doors. From moving stock and setting up displays to those final finishing touches, it was a real team effort to bring everything together."
Community partnership
Rory Fleming, manager of Salford Shopping Centre, said: "We’re delighted to welcome the partnership at Salford Shopping Centre. Rebuild With Hope and Save A Lot sharing one store means more choice and more value for our shoppers. Seeing two retailers share one space is a brilliant example of the community spirit we want to encourage here."
Rebuild With Hope is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Save A Lot is open 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday. Rebuild With Hope is a charity that aims to help those with barriers to employment and reintegration into society, such as ex-offenders, with proceeds from sales funding its programmes.
