Marks and Spencer confirms opening of 3 new stores in England

Marks and Spencer will open three new sites in England this year, with one store opening this month and two more locations set to open after the summer. The retailer recently confirmed the opening date for its new store at Poole Retail Park, in Poole.

The Food Hall will open on August 12 and will feature a modern flower and plant shop and a hot food counter. The supermarket will be located in a former Homebase space that has been empty since 2025. 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.”

Confirmed 2026 store renewals

• Rickmansworth
• Westway Chelmsford
• One New Change
• Anlaby Hull
• Douglas, Isle of Man
• Dundrum, Ireland

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.”